Sunday, December 14

Experts discuss challenges faced by wild animal welfare science at UCLA seminar

Students and researchers gathered at the Terasaki Life Sciences Building to attend a wild animal welfare science seminar March 7. Researchers presented animal welfare case studies, challenges in measuring welfare and future directions for the field at the event. Read more...

Photo: Viewers watch a presentation at the Terasaki Life Sciences Building. Researchers presented animal welfare case studies, challenges in measuring welfare and future directions for the field at the “What is Wild Animal Welfare?” event. (Annika Anbiai-Fard/Daily Bruin)


Kaylee Johnson explores dynamic with radicalized right-wing father in ‘Dear Kelly’

Kaylee Johnson is open about her father’s far-right radicalization. Johnson was featured in the documentary “Dear Kelly,” released Jan. 15 and directed by Andrew Callaghan – an independent journalist and creator of “Channel 5” on YouTube. Read more...

Photo: Kaylee Johnson holds her cat Poppy in a room at the University Cooperative Housing Association. The 2023 sociology graduate’s father – Kelly Johnson – was the subject of Andrew Callaghan’s new documentary “Dear Kelly,” which follows Kelly’s journey to far-right radicalization. (Max Zhang/Daily Bruin)


Fiat Lux seminar explores implications for mistrust in health care systems

A UCLA Fiat Lux seminar examines how misinformation takes root in media, conspiracy theories and public distrust in health care. “The Anatomy of Deception,” offered during winter quarter, examines misinformation in media, conspiracy theories and distrust in health care. Read more...

Photo: Haines Hall is pictured, where “Anatomy of Deception” is taught – a winter quarter Fiat Lux exploring misinformation in health care systems.(Daily Bruin file photo)


Trump appoints Nicholas Kent to oversee universities as education undersecretary

President Donald Trump nominated Nicholas Kent as undersecretary of education, where, if approved by the Senate, he will oversee federal policies impacting colleges and universities. William Purdy, a professor of education and information studies at UCLA, said Kent’s nomination signals a shift from the Trump administration’s previous approach to education, with the new administration focusing increasingly on university settings. Read more...

Photo: The U.S. Department of Education is pictured. President Donald Trump nominated Nicholas Kent as undersecretary of education. (Courtesy of G. Edward Johnson/Wikimedia Commons)


UC Artificial Intelligence Council launches website for AI-related news, resources

UC Artificial Intelligence Council launched a systemwide platform Feb. 3 to share AI-related news, guidelines and projects. The site contains trainings, guides, ethical standards and information about AI research conducted across the UC. Read more...

Photo: The UC AI website is pictured. The UC Artificial Intelligence Council launched a systemwide platform Feb. 3 to share AI-related news, guidelines and projects. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)



Daily Bruin recognized with 13 awards at Long Beach college media conference

LONG BEACH, Calif. – The Daily Bruin received 13 awards at the Associated Collegiate Press Spring National College Media Conference, which took place Thursday through Saturday. Read more...

Photo: A sign in the Daily Bruin’s Kerckhoff Hall office is pictured. The Bruin received 13 awards at the Associated Collegiate Press Spring National College Media Conference. (Shiv Patel/Daily Bruin senior staff)



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