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February 27, 1:36 am

UCLA warns international students about increased stringency in visa laws

International students who are arrested could be removed from the country following the federal government’s new emphasis on screening immigrants. The Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars met with student leaders Feb. Read more...

Photo: New Homeland Security definitions of what constitutes a threat have made it easier for arrested international students to be denied entry to the U.S. or have their visas terminated, according to the Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars. (Daily Bruin file photo)

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February 25, 10:21 pm

Bruin Dine program suspended after health code violation

Organizers have indefinitely postponed a program that would serve free leftover dining hall food to students in order to comply with food safety regulations. Bruin Dine, an initiative that aims to serve food-insecure students and reduce food waste on campus, suspended the program after holding its first event Feb. Read more...

Photo: Bruin Dine, an initiative that aims to serve food-insecure students and reduce food waste on campus, suspended the program after holding its first event Feb. 15. (Emma Skinner/Daily Bruin)

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February 25, 10:19 pm

UCLA Extension employees make allegations of unethical hiring practices

UCLA Extension employees said they are concerned about what they think are questionable hiring practices for administrative officials, alleging the dean hired individuals he worked with at his previous employer without opening the positions to other candidates. Read more...

Photo: UCLA Extension employees alleged the Dean Wayne Smutz hired individuals he worked with at his previous employer without opening the positions to other candidates. The organization announced last month it is laying off nearly a quarter of its employees due to projected decreases in revenue. (MacKenzie Coffman/Daily Bruin)

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February 23, 12:20 am

Alumna, Ms. Wheelchair America 2018 talks disabilities at UCLA event

Sheri Melander-Smith decided to give up her modeling career and focus on her studies at UCLA after being diagnosed with a medical condition that could render her unable to walk. Read more...

Photo: Sheri Melander-Smith, who is the Ms. Wheelchair America 2018 and a UCLA alumnus, visited UCLA on Thursday to talk about her experiences living with a chronic disability. (Anthony Ismail/Daily Bruin)

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February 20, 10:49 pm

Club aims to promote mental health awareness by increasing cooperation

An organization on campus is spearheading a campaign to improve coordination between different mental health and suicide awareness groups at UCLA. The Green Ribbon Club will host a Mental Health Leadership Conference on Apr. Read more...

Photo: Graduate students in public health established the Green Ribbon Club at UCLA to destigmatize mental health and unify different mental health and suicide awareness groups on campus. (Anna Moreno-Takegami/Daily Bruin)

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February 20, 10:44 pm

Nonprofit organization grants student entrepreneurs startup funding

Aza Steel began his entrepreneurial career as a child in Santa Cruz, selling what he called “moon dust” in old film canisters to his neighbors. Even at UCLA, Steel, who graduated in 2013, said he was more focused on solving problems around him than supporting his GPA. Read more...

Photo: Aza Steel founded Free Money for Founders, a nonprofit organization that aims to provide enterprising student startups with cash and mentorship. (Pablo Muñoz/Daily Bruin senior staff)


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