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A Closer Look, Academics, International, News

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May 6, 10:47 pm

22-year-old UCLA alumnus Zuriel Oduwole nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Zuriel Oduwole never imagined her work would lead to a Nobel Peace Prize nomination. The 22-year-old filmmaker and 2022 cognitive science alumnus is also a social development advocate and presidential advisor who has traveled the world to converse with 36 world leaders about social development issues. Read more...

Photo: Zuriel Oduwole speaks at the University of West Indies. The 2022 cognitive science alumnus was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for her advocacy in gender and education equality. (Courtesy of Zuriel Oduwole)

A Closer Look, Academics, Campus, News, Science & Health

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May 1, 9:51 pm

Susan Gerski, longest-serving School of Dentistry employee, dies at 76

Susan Gerski, the longest-serving employee at the UCLA School of Dentistry, died Jan. 5. She was 76. The UCLA School of Dentistry hired Gerski in 1968 – less than four years into its six-decade existence. Read more...

Photo: Susan Gerski points at a map. The longest-serving employee at the UCLA School of Dentistry died Jan. 5. She was 76. (Courtesy of Missy Gerski)

A Closer Look, Academics, Campus, News

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April 30, 10:45 pm

Leo Kitaen bridges cultures, inspires language-learning through Mandarin TikToks

This post was updated May 1 at 10:52 p.m. While most students share gossip in their native languages and with their dearest friends, Leo Kitaen has a different approach. Read more...

Photo: Leo Kitaen holds up a phone on the UCLA campus. The first-year Chinese and global studies student has amassed a TikTok following for his videos where he speaks in Mandarin. (Selin Filiz/Daily Bruin staff)

A Closer Look, Academics, California, Los Angeles, National, News, Science & Health, UC

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April 27, 5:43 pm

UCLA researchers express concerns on academic funding cuts, NIH indirect costs cap

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)

A Closer Look, Academics, California, National, News

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April 25, 12:13 am

California joins suit against Trump administration for cuts to educational grants

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)

Academics, Los Angeles, Los Angeles City Council, News

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April 15, 11:41 pm

LA City Council recognizes graduate students at annual Luskin School event

The Los Angeles City Council honored graduate students at the Luskin School of Public Affairs on Friday for their studies in public policy, urban planning and social welfare. Read more...

Photo: The panel for Luskin Day at City Hall is pictured. The Los Angeles City Council honored graduate students at the Luskin School of Public Affairs on Friday for the annual event. (Maggie Konecky/Daily Bruin)


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