One week after Chancellor Julio Frenk condemned a School of Law symposium about the 9/11 terrorist attacks, more than 270 law professors nationwide are raising concerns about academic freedom at the university. Frenk said in a Sept. Read more...
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September 19, 2:13 pm
‘A narcissist’: UCLA employees alleged top administrator misused funds, bullied staff
This post was updated Sept. 19 at 2:46 p.m. Seven current and former UCLA employees alleged in at least 22 separate whistleblower and retaliatory reports that the university’s head of strategic communications fostered a toxic work environment and mismanaged department funds, according to court documents. Mary Osako, UCLA’s vice chancellor for strategic communications since 2019, filed a lawsuit against the UC Board of Regents on Aug. Read more...
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September 17, 9:49 pm
Can coffee be more than a caffeine fix? UCLA experts, students spill the beans
Coffee is a staple drink for many college students looking to stay awake throughout the day and during late nights of studying. But is the drink actually good for you beyond the caffeine boost? Read more...
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September 17, 9:40 pm
UCLA partners with professor-designed friendship app to combat student loneliness
UCLA is betting on one professor’s solution to college students’ loneliness crisis. Resonance, an app created by psychology professor Matthew Lieberman, is partnering with UCLA Student Affairs and Enrollment Management to help users form friendships based on their compatibility. Read more...
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September 17, 9:30 pm
Q&A: New lead fire marshal Steve McNaughten plans to promote fire safety on campus
UCLA’s new lead fire marshal is working to promote safety on campus ahead of the 2026-27 school year. Steve McNaughten has worked in fire service for more than 30 years, most recently as a designated campus fire marshal for UC San Francisco. Read more...
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September 17, 9:15 pm
BruinAccess, SafeRide student drivers play key role in keeping campus moving, safe
Drivers of the blue-and-yellow vans carrying Bruins around UCLA and Westwood have something in common with many of their passengers: They are often students, too. The 20 to 25 student drivers are among a larger group of staffers who operate vans for BruinAccess and SafeRide, two UCLA Transportation services that provide curb-to-curb rides around campus and Westwood. Read more...
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September 12, 3:07 pm
Julio Frenk condemns UCLA Law symposium featuring attorney of alleged 9/11 conspirator
This post was updated Sept. 13 at 11:24 p.m. Chancellor Julio Frenk on Friday condemned a School of Law symposium that included a defense attorney who represented an alleged organizer of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Read more...