Little will change in Los Angeles’ plans for the Olympic Games despite Monday’s announcement that it would host the games in 2028, four years later than its original bid. Read more...
Photo: (Kaley Powers/Daily Bruin)
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August 7, 12:23 am
New grad student program seeks to study sustainability in urban areas
UCLA is creating a program for graduate students to research how to sustainably use food, water and energy in urban areas. The interdisciplinary program, which UCLA will develop for the next five years with a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation, will teach graduate students in research, education and communication how to obtain and transport food, water and energy resources for growing urban populations. Read more...
Photo: UCLA is creating a new program for graduate students to research urban resources and create experiments for high school students at the California NanoSystems Institute. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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August 7, 12:23 am
UCLA professor receives award for career in electrical engineering
A UCLA professor received an award for his career achievements in electrical engineering. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ honor society is recognizing Asad Madni, a distinguished adjunct professor of electrical engineering, with the Vladimir Karapetoff Outstanding Technical Achievement Award. Read more...
Photo: Asad Madni, a distinguished adjunct professor of electrical engineering, received an award for his career accomplishments. (UCLA)
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August 7, 12:22 am
UC graduate student leaders form independent advocacy group
University of California graduate and professional student leaders created a new group to better advocate for graduate student interests at a meeting last week. At the UC Graduate and Professional Summit, which lasted from July 28 to July 31, representatives from 10 campus graduate student associations passed a resolution creating the UC Graduate-Professional Coalition. Read more...
Photo: University of California campus graduate student associations formed a coalition to represent their specific interests. (Courtesy of Joshua Baum)
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August 4, 1:53 pm
Cyberattack on UCLA server potentially accesses student information
This post was updated Aug. 4 at 2:30 a.m. A cyberattack on a UCLA administration server potentially breached the personal information of about 32,000 students earlier this week, UCLA officials said. Read more...
Photo: A cyberattack on a Summer Sessions and International Education Office server may have breached the personal information of about 32,000 students. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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July 31, 4:44 pm
UCLA campus facilities to be used during 2028 Summer Olympic Games
International athletes will be using UCLA campus facilities during the 2028 Summer Olympic Games. Los Angeles Olympic bid organizers declared candidacy Monday for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games. Read more...
Photo: Los Angeles Olympic bid organizers declared candidacy Monday for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games. UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion will be used for athletes during the games. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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July 31, 1:22 am
UCLA graduate programs to reach beyond Westwood with Global Online
International graduate students may soon be able to receive a UCLA degree without ever needing to step foot in Westwood. UCLA Global Online, an internet class initiative projected to launch in the fall of 2018, aims to provide graduate programs and degrees to students through online classes. Read more...
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