Sunday, June 22

Judge issues preliminary injunction to bar SAT, ACT scores in UC admissions

The University of California can no longer use standardized testing scores as criteria for admissions, a California judge ruled in a preliminary injunction Monday. The policy at many UC campuses that gives students an option to submit test scores puts the access of students with disabilities at a disadvantage and may violate the Americans with Disabilities Act, wrote Judge Brad Seligman in a preliminary injunction ruling for the Smith v. Read more...

Photo: The University of California will no longer be able to use standardized testing scores as admissions criteria, a California judge ruled in a preliminary injunction Monday. UCLA currently has a test-optional policy. (Liz Ketcham/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Vickie Mays appointed as inaugural special advisor to chancellor on Black life

UCLA appointed public health professor Vickie Mays to a new position to advise the Chancellor on issues affecting the Black community. Chancellor Gene Block announced Monday that Mays, a professor in the School of Public Health, will serve as the special advisor to the chancellor on Black life. Read more...

Photo: Vickie Mays, a public health professor, will serve as advisor to the chancellor on issues related to the Black community at UCLA, effective immediately.(Daily Bruin file photo)


UCLA researcher charged with destroying evidence related to federal investigation

A visiting UCLA researcher was charged with destroying evidence to obstruct an FBI investigation, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday. Guan Lei, a visiting researcher from China who studied mathematics, allegedly destroyed a computer hard drive while he was under an FBI investigation, according to an affidavit written by FBI special agent Timothy Hurt, who investigated Lei beginning in July. Read more...

Photo: A visiting UCLA researcher was charged with destroying evidence, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday.


UC announces plans to phase out single-use plastics by 2023

The University of California announced plans to phase out single-use plastics on campuses by 2023, as part of the University’s plan to achieve zero waste. The policy will eliminate the use of plastic bags in dining and retail locations by Jan. Read more...

Photo: The University of California plans to phase out single-use plastics on all UC campuses by 2023. (Medha Vallurupalli/Daily Bruin)



UC-AFT Local 1990 holds protest demanding greater job security outside regent’s home

The union that represents lecturers at UCLA is calling on University of California President Michael Drake to continue contract negotiations to increase job stability for lecturers. Read more...

Photo: Dozens of protesters demanded greater job security for lecturers at the University of California in front of UC Regent George Kieffer’s Brentwood home Monday. (Bernard Mendez/Daily Bruin senior staff)


New Title IX policies prompt calls on UCLA to protect survivors of sexual violence

This post was updated Sept. 11 at 11:34 p.m. to reflect clarified information in the graphic.  Student advocates are calling on UCLA to protect those who have experienced sexual violence in light of May Title IX regulations from the federal government. Read more...

Photo: New Department of Education regulations on Title IX offices strengthen the rights of the accused at the expense of the complainants, student advocates said.



1 54 55 56 57 58 153