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Former UCLA center Lauren Betts holds the ball while guarded by an opposing defender. Betts was named the 2026 Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year on Monday by Honda. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Lauren Betts takes home 2026 Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year award

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The awards just keep on coming. Former UCLA women’s basketball center Lauren Betts won the 2026 Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year award presented by Honda on Monday.



Tracking former Bruins’ 2026 NBA offseason deals, potential destinations

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Between a loaded draft class, vibrant trade market and chaotic free agency period, summer 2026 has had general managers and basketball fanatics alike checking to make sure their heads are on straight.


UCLA initiative pushes to expand shade infrastructure across LA County

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This post was updated July 26 at 8:13 p.m. UCLA researchers are pushing for Los Angeles to build more shade infrastructure ahead of the 2027 Super Bowl and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.


UCLA TFT, Sundance partnership aims to teach filmmaking beyond the classroom

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Learning how to write screenplays, operate cameras or edit scenes is only the beginning for many aspiring filmmakers. The harder lessons – including how to form industry relationships, navigate professional spaces and craft a sustainable career from creative work – are often taught beyond the classroom.


Editorial: UC’s defense of transgender students is nonnegotiable amid Defending Education lawsuit


Video game preview: Colorful worlds and cozy adventures await in these new summer releases


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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.

What comes next for Westwood? Residents and experts offer solutions

GSA condemns conversion of Weyburn Terrace to undergraduate housing


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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 »