Friday, May 9

Federal judge stops plan to reduce NIH grants that could limit UC research funding

This post was updated Feb. 14 at 12:11 a.m. A federal judge halted a plan to cut National Institutes of Health grants in 22 states Monday, blocking a policy that would limit research funding across the UC. Read more...

Photo: The UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is pictured. A federal judge halted a plan to cut National Institutes of Health grants in 22 states Monday, blocking a policy that would limit research funding across the UC. (Zimo Li/Photo editor)


UCLA psychology study finds adolescents prefer social media for authenticity

Adolescents find social media to be the most authentic media form, according to a new Center for Scholars and Storytellers at UCLA study. CSS, an adolescent-centered research group within the psychology department, published its annual “Teens and Screens” report to gain a better understanding of American teenagers’ perspectives about the media. Read more...

Photo: A person scrolls through Instagram. Adolescents find social media to be the most authentic media form, according to a new Center for Scholars and Storytellers at UCLA study. (Anna Dai-Liu/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Regents discuss FAFSA changes for mixed-status families, policing reform for UC

SAN FRANCISCO – The UC Board of Regents heard a statement from UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk and discussed new university initiatives, safety plans and updates on academic programs at its Jan. Read more...

Photo: The UC Board of Regents is pictured at its September meeting. The board heard a statement from UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk and discussed new university initiatives, safety plans and updates on academic programs during its Jan. 22 meeting at UC San Francisco. (Sam Mulick/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Professor next door: Faculty-in-residence Irene Chen pioneers viruses, community

This post was updated Jan. 28 at 10:58 p.m. When Dr. Irene Chen wraps up her day teaching courses and leading research, her work isn’t finished – she then heads back to the Hill, where she is an Olympic Hall faculty in residence. Read more...

Photo: Dr. Irene Chen, pictured, serves as a professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering and a faculty in residence for Olympic Hall. (Isabella Appell/Daily Bruin)


Chon Noriega appointed interim dean of UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television

Chon Noriega is set to become the interim dean of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. Noriega, the former director of UCLA’s Chicano Studies Research Center, will hold the position from Feb. Read more...

Photo: School of Theater, Film and Television Professor Chon Noriega speaks. Noriega will be the school’s interim dean beginning Feb. 1. (Courtesy of UCLA Newsroom)



‘Everything is just gone’: Bruins grapple with homes lost in LA wildfires

This post was updated Jan. 12 at 9:01 p.m. After hearing from a neighbor that his family’s Altadena home had burned down, Zion Berry knew he had to see it for himself.  He drove to his home of over 12 years Wednesday after his neighborhood had been destroyed by the Altadena fire, which started near Pasadena and Altadena on Tuesday and has since claimed over 14,000 acres.  While driving and walking through his hometown, the first-year music performance student said he saw power lines on fire, street signs missing and chimneys with no houses left standing, including his own. Read more...

Photo: Smoke comes down a mountain as a fire burns in Pacific Palisades. Dozens of Bruin families are raising funds after losing their homes and possessions to the Los Angeles County wildfires. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)



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