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May 4, 9:14 am

Q&A: Incoming dean of UCLA Anderson School of Management reflects on plans, future

Gareth James will serve as the new dean of the UCLA Anderson School of Management starting July. Campus politics editor Natalia Mochernak sat down with James to discuss his background as a statistician and his vision for the school’s future. Read more...

Photo: Gareth James, the new dean of the Anderson School of Management, stands in front of a building at Emory University. James, who served as the John H. Harland Dean of the Goizueta Business School at Emory University since 2022, has also held leadership roles at the University of Southern California. (Courtesy of Emory University)

A Closer Look, Academics, Campus, News

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May 3, 8:07 pm

UCLA’s ‘B’ Quiz Bowl claims top-3 finish at national quiz bowl tournament

This post was updated May 3 at 9:43 p.m. A UCLA team took second place at a national quiz bowl championship April 11. A total of 64 collegiate teams faced off for the title in Rosemont, Illinois, answering questions about history, philosophy, science and literature. Read more...

Photo: Members of UCLA’s ‘B’ Quiz Bowl team hold a trophy. The team took second place at a national tournament in Rosemont, Illinois, on April 11.(Courtesy of NAQT)

A Closer Look, Campus, News, Obituaries

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April 30, 8:33 pm

Alumnus Morton La Kretz leaves legacy of philanthropy, conservation

This post was updated April 30 at 11:28 pm. Morton La Kretz, a UCLA alumnus and environmental philanthropist, died Jan. 31. He was 100. La Kretz funded the 2018 renovation of the La Kretz Botany Building and the construction of La Kretz Hall – UCLA’s first building to receive LEED certification, which recognizes sustainable and cost-effective buildings – in 2005. Read more...

Photo: Morton La Kretz, a UCLA alumnus and environmental philanthropist, stands at Crossroads of the World. La Kretz died on Jan. 31 at 100 years old. (Courtesy of Reed Hutchinson)

A Closer Look, Academics, Campus, Higher Education, News

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April 29, 12:23 am

School of Management to launch new sports leadership minor for undergraduates

The UCLA Anderson School of Management will launch a new sports leadership and management minor for undergraduate students this fall. Laurie Summers, the special advisor of academic initiatives at the School of Management, said the minor – which is set to launch at the same time as a real estate minor – reflects a growing demand for specialized management coursework at UCLA. Read more...

Photo: A soccer ball and hurdles lay on turf. The Anderson School of Management will introduce a new sports leadership and management minor starting fall quarter. (Pranav Akella/Daily Bruin)

A Closer Look, Campus, News

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April 27, 10:35 pm

UCLA Early Care and Education admin announce reinstated food, formula programs

This post was updated April 28 at 11:41 p.m. UCLA’s Early Care and Education centers reversed a decision to discontinue meals, diapers and formula for children, administrators announced to parents Sunday. Read more...

Photo: A parent holds a sign at a Tuesday protest outside of Chancellor Julio Frenk’s residence. UCLA’s Early Care and Education centers reinstated their meal, diapers and formula programs for children, administrators announced Sunday. (Chenrui Zhang/Daily Bruin staff)


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