The Undergraduate Students Association Council held its second meeting of the month Aug. 20. USAC is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA. Read more...
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Academics, Higher Education, News
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August 27, 6:35 pm
Latino Data Hub Action Lab empowers community leaders to create data-driven change
This post was updated Sept. 2 at 10:10 p.m. The UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute and Arizona State University Center for Latina/os and American Politics Research announced the launch of the joint Latino Data Hub Action Lab, welcoming a cohort of fellows who will use the database toward projects to support the Latino community. Read more...
Photo: The Luskin School of Public Affairs is pictured. UCLA’s Latino Policy and Politics Institute, a part of the Luskin School of Public Affairs, announced the Latino Data Hub Action Lab in collaboration with Arizona State University’s Center for Latina/os and American Politics Research. (Daily Bruin file photo)
A Closer Look, Campus
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August 26, 10:53 pm
UCLA California admission statistics
Key Takeaways Los Angeles County contributes about 25% of all first-year enrollees and 46% of all transfer enrollees. Applicants from private high schools had a slightly higher admission rate of 11.58% compared to 9.50% for public high school students. Read more...
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August 26, 12:53 pm
Student Stroke Team offers assistance in early stroke detection, patient care
In the relentless rhythm of the Ronald Reagan Medical Center, Fiona Harley found herself paged four times in a single day to serve as the “eyes and ears” on a stroke case. Read more...
Photo: Stroke Team members pose in front of UCLA’s Mobile Stroke Unit – the first one in California. The MSU offers exceptional access to immediate diagnosis and treatment of stroke before reaching the hospital. (Courtesy of Allison Peng)
Academics, News, Science & Health
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August 26, 12:50 pm
Life science winners of Dean’s Prize discuss their research work, journeys
This post was updated Sept. 1 at 9:42 a.m. At the 2024 UCLA Undergraduate Research Week, life science students were given the Dean’s Prize for Excellence in Research and Creative Inquiry, an award recognizing students who presented excellent faculty-mentored research and dedication. Read more...
Photo: (Helen Juwon Park/Illustrations director)
A Closer Look, California, Los Angeles, News
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August 26, 11:54 am
Minimum wage-raising Proposition 32 to be voted on in general election
Californians will vote on whether or not to raise the state minimum wage through a 2024 general election initiative. If passed, Proposition 32 would raise the minimum wage in California from $16 to $18 an hour. Read more...
Photo: (Shrey Chaganal/Assistant design director)
News, Science & Health, UC
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August 25, 3:24 pm
UC Regents Health Services Committee discusses funding, state retention rates
This post was updated Aug. 25 at 11:27 p.m. The UC Board of Regents Health Services Committee met Aug. 14 to hear public comments, consider preliminary funding plans and discuss state retention rates for California medical students. Read more...
Photo: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is pictured. Retention rates for California medical students were discussed at a UC Regents meeting Aug. 14. (Daily Bruin file photo)