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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)

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)

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

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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.


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

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This post was updated July 18 at 6:16 p.m. Faculty and students called on the UC Board of Regents to reinstate standardized testing requirements and support undocumented students at its July meeting.


Lauren Betts furthers Bruin legacy with historic ESPY victory

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This post was updated July 15 at 6:07 p.m. The 2025-26 UCLA women’s basketball squad has not slowed down in its pursuit of making history. Former UCLA center Lauren Betts won the ESPY for Best College Athlete – Women’s Sports, beating out Pittsburgh volleyball’s Olivia Babcock, Northwestern lacrosse’s Madison Taylor and Oklahoma gymnastics’ Faith Torrez on Wednesday night.


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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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