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Murphy Hall, where the offices of UCLA’s administrators are located, is pictured. Seven current and former UCLA employees alleged in at least 22 separate whistleblower and retaliatory reports that the university’s head of strategic communications fostered a toxic work environment and mismanaged department funds, according to court documents. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)

‘A narcissist’: UCLA employees alleged top administrator misused funds, bullied staff

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This post was updated Sept. 19 at 2:46 p.m. Seven current and former UCLA employees alleged in at least 22 separate whistleblower and retaliatory reports that the university’s head of strategic communications fostered a toxic work environment and mismanaged department funds, according to court documents.  Mary Osako, UCLA’s vice chancellor for strategic communications since 2019, filed a lawsuit against the UC Board of Regents on Aug.



Judge exempts conservative group from UC deadnaming, misgendering policy

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A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the UC from enforcing parts of its sexual harassment policy on members of a conservative advocacy organization. Defending Education filed a lawsuit against the University on June 18, alleging that its Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy and the accompanying frequently asked questions section on its website violated students’ free speech rights.


Swae Lee to headline 2010s-inspired Bruin Bash 2026 lineup alongside Kid Ink, KYLE

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This post was updated Sept. 19 at 3:38 p.m. Bruin Bash 2026 is set to send attendees back to 2016. With vibrant star-covered posts, the UCLA Campus Events Commission and Cultural Affairs Commission announced Swae Lee as the headliner for this year’s highly anticipated Bruin Bash.


Law professors nationwide demand Chancellor Frenk retract 9/11 symposium condemnation

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One week after Chancellor Julio Frenk condemned a School of Law symposium about the 9/11 terrorist attacks, more than 270 law professors nationwide are raising concerns about academic freedom at the university.  Frenk said in a Sept.


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UCLA is transforming for LA28, and the work has already begun

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The Hill will trade Bruins for Olympians and Paralympians in 2028. With the 2028 Summer Olympics approaching and becoming the center of many policy and infrastructure discussions around Los Angeles, UCLA’s planning for its involvement in the Games has kicked off.

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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 »