Wednesday, December 17

UCLA to host pre-doctoral workshop for minority students

The Luskin School of Public Affairs will co-host the 2014 Summer Pre-Doctoral Workshop for Students of Color for the second consecutive year. The Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning sent a call out last year for schools interested in hosting a workshop for pre-doctoral students in ethnically underrepresented groups who plan to enter the field of urban planning. Read more...



UCLA admissions rate drops below 20 percent

UCLA’s admission rate for freshmen dropped below 20 percent for the first time this year amid growing numbers of applicants and increasing competition. UCLA accepted only 18.2 percent of its freshman applicants for the 2014-2015 year, or 15,760 of a total 86,521 students who applied. Read more...



Student groups voice concerns about USAC endorsement process

Several student organization leaders have voiced concerns about the deadline to submit applications for the undergraduate student government elections group endorsement process. To formally endorse candidates in the upcoming Undergraduate Students Association Council elections, student groups must first register by submitting informational forms to the USAC Election Board. Read more...


Year-long journey lands AISES Rocket Project top prize

Flashing lights and high-pitched sirens went off as dozens of students erupted into cheers. The rocket’s landing device had made it home and their months of hard work paid off. Read more...

Photo: The American Indian Science and Engineering Society Rocket Project builds rockets and works with community programs to teach them about science. (Kelsey Kong/Daily Bruin)




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