Samantha Talbot said exploring humanities research felt daunting when she came to UCLA. Talbot added that because academia is a predominantly white field, she felt out of place as a student of color. Read more...

Photo: Murphy Hall — where the Center for Academic Advising in the College is located — is pictured. The Center for Academic Advising in the College paused the First Year Scholars Program, which offers academic guidance to first-year humanities and social science students. (Daily Bruin file photo)

Student staff alleged that a lack of administrative support has placed strain on UCLA’s student-initiated outreach and retention projects for marginalized groups. ELAS SEMILLA de UCLA – a retention program which mentors Latino high school students – was put on “indefinite pause,” according to SEMILLA’s Sept. Read more...

Photo: Posters of UCLA’s student-initiated outreach and retention projects are pictured in the Student Activities Center. Student staff alleged that a lack of administrative support has placed strain on the projects, which aim to uplift marginalized groups.(Daily Bruin file photo)

UCLA student daily parking permits will be “significantly limited” – and on some days may not be offered at all – starting Jan. 1, 2026. Student daily parking permits, which currently cost $7.28 per day, have been offered since April 2022 as a use for excess post-pandemic parking capacity, a UCLA Transportation spokesperson said in an emailed statement. Read more...

Photo: A parking structure at UCLA is pictured. Beginning in January 2026, the availability of daily student parking permits will no longer be guaranteed and will instead be determined on a day-to-day basis. (Daily Bruin file photo)