Wednesday, May 6

Division of Social Science appoints new associate dean for research

An economics professor will serve as the next associate dean for research at the UCLA College Division of Social Sciences, according to a university statement released Friday. Read more...

Photo: The UCLA College Division of Social Sciences appointed Till von Wachter, an economics professor, as the new associate dean for research. (UCLA Newsroom)


UCLA establishes center to study society and culture of Greece

UCLA will create a new center to support the study of Hellenic culture and engage the Greek community in Los Angeles. The UCLA Stavros Niarchos Foundation Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture, which the university announced the establishment of earlier this month, is funded by a $5 million grant from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, a philanthropic organization. Read more...

Photo: Sharon Gerstel, a professor in the department of art history, serves as the acting director of the UCLA Stavros Niarchos Foundation Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture. (Hannah Burnett/Assistant Photo editor)


Researchers discover new method to detect concussions and brain trauma

UCLA researchers have found a way for doctors to diagnose brain trauma and concussions using blood tests. In a study published last week, researchers led by Ina Wanner, a neuroscientist at the David Geffen School of Medicine, found that a type of brain cell known as astrocytes releases large amounts of four specific types of proteins when the brain is injured. Read more...

Photo: UCLA researchers at the David Geffen School of Medicine have found the presence of four proteins in the blood can help doctors diagnose brain trauma and concussions. (Daily Bruin file photo)


UC extends deadline for applicants affected by natural disasters

This post was update July 28, 2020 at 4 p.m. The University of California announced Monday it is extending its fall application deadline for students who have been affected by recent natural disasters. Read more...

Photo: UCLA and other University of California campuses are extending the application deadline for students affected by recent natural disasters. (Daily Bruin file photo)


UCLA improves facilities in Haines Hall, adds outside study areas

Student have access to more outside study spaces and improved classroom facilities following recent renovations on campus. The UCLA Office of Instructional Development and the Facilities Management worked together over the summer to create new group study tables in front of Bunche Hall and improve classrooms in Haines Hall with new technology, said Rob Rodgers, a manager at the Office of Instructional Development. Read more...

Photo: Students can study at outdoor tables outside Bunche Hall that was created over the summer as part of a renovation project by the UCLA Office of Instructional Development and Facilities Management. (Emma Skinner/Daily Bruin)



UC to centralize polling stations, create online registration portals

The University of California student leaders are working with campuses to make it easier for students to register to vote by creating online voter registration portals and centralizing polling stations on campus. Read more...

Photo: The California Secretary of State and the UC signed a memorandum last year to increase voter registration and turnout. Student regent Paul Monge said student groups are working with the university to implement the recommendations by the 2018 congressional elections. (Daily Bruin file photo)