This post was updated April 27 at 10:17 p.m. UCLA researchers expressed concerns about academic funding cuts under the Trump administration. The National Institutes of Health announced it would cap indirect costs for its grants at 15%, a decline from its previous average for indirect cost rates between 27% and 28%. Read more...
Photo: A chemistry lab is pictured. Many science-based labs have been affected by the academic funding cuts. (Libby Li/Daily Bruin)
Iris Ramirez’s voice was thick with emotion as she looked at her mother, working at a sewing machine with her curly hair in a bun, on the projector screen. Read more...
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California has joined a lawsuit suing the Trump administration for cutting grants designed to combat a nationwide teacher shortage. Eight states sued the Trump administration for terminating $600 million worth of grants. Read more...
Photo: An empty lecture hall is pictured. California has joined a lawsuit suing the Trump administration for cutting grants designed to combat a nationwide teacher shortage. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
For some students who attend the No. 1 public university in the nation – and the most applied-to school in the United States – the reality does not always match the dream. Read more...
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Editor’s note: This post was updated May 2 at 5:26 p.m. to replace a photo of the Community Programs Office, which was unassociated with this event, with a photo of Bruin Day celebrations. Read more...
Photo: People walk on campus on Bruin Day, which caters to newly admitted students. Some of the university’s Diverse Admit Programs have recently been renamed in response to Trump administration policies. (Andrew Diaz/Daily Bruin)
Shortly before the UCLA football team enters the field, the UCLA Bruin Marching Band welcomes the crowd. Composed of more than 200 members, the Bruin Band performs at football games – both at home and away – with a smaller pep band at men’s and women’s basketball games and other Olympic sports games. Read more...
Photo: Members of the UCLA Bruin Marching Band perform at Pauley Pavilion. The marching band performs at UCLA Athletics games. (Jeannie Kim/Daily Bruin senior staff)
International students shared fears of academic repercussions and uncertainty following the revocation of student visas by the Trump administration. The United States has revoked more than 1,500 visas across students and graduates from higher education institutions, according to Inside Higher Ed. Read more...
Photo: The stamp page of a passport is pictured. International students recently expressed concern about new Trump administration policies relating to immigration. (Jeannie Kim/Daily Bruin senior staff)
