Friday, July 17

The UC Board of Regents hears public comment at UC San Francisco. The board heard community members argue both for and against reinstating standardized testing for first-year undergraduate admissions at their July meeting. (Edward Ho/Daily Bruin)

UC Regents hear public comment on SAT, ACT debate, undocumented student concerns

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Faculty and students called on the UC Board of Regents to reinstate standardized testing requirements and support undocumented students at its July meeting. The regents held public comment sessions both Tuesday and Wednesday during its bimonthly meeting at UC San Francisco.



Pro Bruin Rundown: Bruin volleyball, water polo stars shine on the international stage

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As UCLA Athletics takes a break for the summer, professional sports are still in full swing, with many Bruins, past and present, representing their teams. Throughout the summer, Daily Bruin Sports will take a look at the standout performances of current and former UCLA athletes as we count down the days until fall.


UCLA women’s water polo coach Adam Wright steps down, remains men’s coach

Former UCLA women’s water polo coach Adam Wright stands by the pool deck and points while holding a sheet to his mouth. Wright led the program to its first national championship since 2009 in 2024. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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After stepping away from day-to-day operations as head coach of the women’s water polo team in December due to rehabilitation from back and nerve pain, Adam Wright has officially resigned from the position, UCLA Athletics announced Friday.  Wright will continue to coach the men’s squad – a position he has held since 2009.  [Related: Women’s water polo coach Adam Wright to step away from day-to-day duties] UCLA will begin a national search for its next head coach.


Jordan Roiland named 2027-28 UC student regent, first medical student to serve

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This post was updated July 14 at 2:01 p.m. The UC Board of Regents appointed Jordan Roiland to be the 2027-28 student regent Tuesday.  Roiland, who is the first medical student to serve in the role, earned a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics & statistics and biochemistry from Stony Brook University and earned a Master of Science in Health and Medical Sciences from UC Berkeley in 2025.


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Trump’s DEI crackdown: How federal pressure influences the UC, UCLA

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Since the start of his second term, President Donald Trump has cracked down on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives from the halls of federal government agencies to K-12 schools.

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New student-athlete voting initiative promotes voter education and registration

Voting matters. UCLA Athletics pushed this sentiment within the department for the past three months and will continue to spread it up until, and through,... Read more »


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Academic student workers and graduate student researchers represented by the United Auto Workers union recently ended a nearly six-week strike in which they called for better working conditions and equitable wages. The contract stipulates pay increases for all workers – for some, pay increases of up to 80% – as well as anti-harassment policies and increased childcare support. However, the negotiations have struck controversy among some UAW members dissatisfied with the results of the contract. What are your thoughts on this issue? Submit View results without voting »