Friday, May 8

UCLA graduate programs earn high rankings from US News & World Report

Several UCLA graduate schools and graduate programs placed highly in new rankings by U.S. News & World Report released Monday. The UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture tied for the No. Read more...

Photo: The UCLA School of Law, along with other professional schools and graduate programs, ranked highly in the U.S. News & World Report survey released Monday. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Toy company Mattel donates $50 million to UCLA children’s hospital

UCLA’s children’s hospital is establishing clinical and research centers and expanding hospital capacities, following a $50 million donation. Mattel, a toy company based in California, donated to UCLA to allow more families to seek treatment at the Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA, Chancellor Gene Block said in an email to the UCLA community. Read more...

Photo: UCLA’s children’s hospital was renamed UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital after Mattel’s $50 million gift to UCLA Health on Monday. (UCLA Health)


Carol Christ nominated as next UC Berkeley chancellor

University of California President Janet Napolitano announced her pick to be the next chancellor of UC Berkeley. Napolitano chose Carol Christ to take over for Nicholas Dirks, who announced his plan to retire in August 2016 and return to teaching history and anthropology. Read more...

Photo: Carol Christ will be the next chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley, if confirmed by the UC Board of Regents on Thursday. (University of California, Berkeley)




Students discuss dental care availability, support increased awareness

This post was updated on March 14 at 6:50 p.m. Some students and dentists think the accessibility of UCLA’s dental services can be improved. Although some students are aware of the available resources, they can be discouraged by inconvenient scheduling or long wait times. Read more...

Photo: Students covered by the University of California Student Health Insurance Plan have flexibility in choosing their dentist under the preferred provider organization policy. (Pinkie Su/Daily Bruin)


Photo: Students enjoy night in at Covel for “Masqueerade” prom

The Queer Alliance, the Gender, Sexuality and Society Community, and Gamma Rho Lambda partnered for the first time to host the a “prom” event on the Hill on Friday. Read more...

Photo: Guests of all sexual orientations were welcome at the first “Masqueerade” prom, held Friday night in the Covel Commons Grand Horizon Room. (Andrew Arifin/Daily Bruin)