The University of California Education Abroad Program announced all fall study abroad programs are canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to an email sent to students enrolled in the fall term and yearlong programs. Read more...
Photo: The University of California Education Abroad Program announced that all fall 2020 study abroad programs will be canceled in an email sent to students enrolled in fall and yearlong term programs. (Xuxin Zhang/Daily Bruin)
The University of California Board of Regents Investments Committee announced Tuesday it has completely divested from fossil fuels. This divestment affects approximately $125 billion worth of assets, said Jagdeep Bachher, chief investment officer and vice president of investments, during the UC Investments Committee meeting. Read more...
Photo: UC Board of Regents Investments Committee announced Tuesday it’s endowment, pension and working capital pools have completely divested from fossil fuels. This decision took financial and environmental concerns into consideration. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Members of two student-run committees that receive over $2.5 million in student fees only control about half of their budgets. Student leaders have criticized the decisions that placed the other half in the control of university administrators. Read more...
UCLA will distribute a combination of universal and need-based grants to its students using federal funds from the CARES Act. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act was signed into law by President Donald Trump on March 27 to provide economic relief from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more...
Photo: UCLA is providing a combination of universal grants and need-based financial aid to help students impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Although, the university’s need analysis might not fully capture hidden costs incurred during the pandemic. (Daily Bruin file photo)
The University of California Board of Regents voted unanimously to suspend all standardized testing requirements for admissions through 2024 at its meeting Thursday. The board accepted UC President Janet Napolitano’s recommendation 23-0, meaning the UC system will make standardized tests optional through 2022 and fully suspend the use of the tests for admissions by 2024. Read more...
Photo: The University of California Board of Regents voted unanimously to phase out the use of the SAT/ACT test scores in admissions at its Thursday meeting. (Liz Ketcham/Photo editor)
The Undergraduate Students Association Council is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA. Council meetings take place every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Read more...
The Medical Board of California moved to revoke the medical license of a UCLA cardiologist Thursday after he was accused of sexual assault. The decision will go into effect June 12. Read more...
Photo: A UCLA doctor’s medical license will be revoked by the Medical Board of California, following accusations of sexual assault. (Daily Bruin file photo)
