An artificial implantable kidney may pave the way for a new treatment for millions of people with chronic kidney disease. A four-year research collaboration between UCLA and the University of Arkansas created a prototype artificial kidney able to purify human blood and remove its waste products without the need for dialysate, a solution that is typically used for kidney dialysis. Read more...
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Crime, News, UC
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August 25, 11:34 pm
UCOP’s revised SVSH policy expands on live hearing processes, accuser protections
The University of California Office of the President revised its sexual violence and sexual harassment policy Aug. 1, which detailed a new structure for investigating complaints. Read more...
Photo: Janet Napolitano, president of the University of California, announced revisions to the University Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy earlier this month. Changes detailed a new structure for investigating complaints. (Daily Bruin file photo)
A Closer Look, Campus, Crime, News, UC
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August 25, 11:34 pm
UCLA potentially unfairly pursues misconduct allegations against Hill resident
This post was updated Sept. 24 at 1:57 p.m. UCLA pursued student misconduct allegations against an alleged victim of an on-campus assault during a student conduct meeting Friday. Read more...
Photo: Alethea Sung-Miller, a third-year electrical engineering student, claims she was the victim of an alleged assault in Delta Terrace. She fears UCLA is casting her as the assailant in the incident and unfairly threatening her student status, she said. (James Schaap/Daily Bruin)
A Closer Look, Westwood
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August 25, 11:26 pm
Council votes to draft changes to Village zoning policies to revitalise business
Westwood Village may see changes to its zoning regulations, often claimed to be a major factor for vacancy in the Village by local stakeholders. A Los Angeles City Council committee voted Aug. Read more...
Photo: Westwood Village may see its zoning regulations changed in an effort to lower its 21% vacancy rate. A Los Angeles City Council committee gave the go-ahead to start drafting amendments Aug. 13. (James Schaap/Daily Bruin)
A Closer Look, Campus, News
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August 25, 11:01 pm
Student graduates from Geffen School of Medicine, hopes to serve remote communities
This post was updated Aug. 27 at 8:33 p.m. When he wasn’t in school, Omar Viramontes would spend his time picking grapes and selling produce to help his family. Read more...
Photo: Omar Viramontes, a recent graduate of the David Geffen School of Medicine, attributes his motivation and drive to the sacrifices his parents made when they moved from Mexico to the Central Valley. (Courtesy of Omar Viramontes, MD)
National, News
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August 23, 3:16 pm
Department of Education investigates female-only science programs and scholarships
The United States Department of Education has opened ongoing investigations into UCLA and other universities across the U.S. that offer female-only science programs and scholarships, according to a Los Angeles Times article. Read more...
Photo: The United States Department of Education has opened investigations into UCLA and other universities across the U.S. that offer female-only science programs and scholarships. The programs, which were originally launched to address a gender imbalance in STEM fields, are facing increasing criticisms of sex discrimination against men. (Daily Bruin file photo)
A Closer Look, Campus, News
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August 22, 9:28 pm
Screenwriting alumni halt donations to TFT following statements made by director
Seventy-one alumni of UCLA’s screenwriting master’s degree program at the School of Theater, Film and Television announced Wednesday they would be suspending donations to the program over controversy surrounding its new director, Phyllis Nagy. Read more...
Photo: Seventy-one alumni from the UCLA screenwriting program in the School of Theater, Film and Television signed a letter protesting statements and tweets by program director Phyllis Nagy they said denigrated the program. They announced they would be halting donations to the program and asking nonalumni donors to do the same. (Daily Bruin file photo)