Speakers called on graduating students to stay resilient amid political division and academic challenges during the annual College of Letters and Science commencement ceremony Friday. UCLA hosted the ceremonies at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. Read more...
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June 11, 12:45 pm
UC faculty board reconsiders standardized testing policy amid readiness concerns
This post was updated June 11 at 3:24 p.m. A UC-wide faculty board will reconsider its stance on requiring standardized testing for first-year admissions, the group announced Thursday. Read more...
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June 10, 8:24 pm
Dental kit billing change attempts to address GI Bill gap for student veterans
This post was updated June 10 at 9:50 p.m. The UCLA School of Dentistry will adopt a new billing structure that aims to allow federal aid to cover student veterans’ dental kit fees next fall, following allegations that the university had obstructed students’ ability to access benefits. Read more...
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June 7, 4:06 pm
UCLA pilot program to expand opportunities for community college transfers
A program that will give some transfer students priority consideration for admission to UCLA is set to be implemented this fall. UCLA created the Associate Degree for Transfer Pilot Program in compliance with Assembly Bill 1291, which Gov. Read more...
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June 7, 3:57 pm
El Centro Legal Projects assist LA community, immigrants with advocacy, legal aid
Immigrant community members shared fears of detention, deportation and family separation with UCLA School of Law students at a “Know Your Rights” presentation last fall. But one interaction during the presentation – which students held in a South Central Los Angeles church – stood out to Katelyn Zou, who graduated from the School of Law this spring. Read more...
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June 7, 3:46 pm
UCDC program connects students to US politics at Capitol
This post was updated June 7 at 9:19 p.m. UCLA students interning in Washington, D.C., this year navigated anti-immigration enforcement protests, congressional budget negotiations during appropriations season and uncertainty surrounding federal funding. Read more...
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June 7, 3:28 pm
Students, faculty react to UC President James Milliken’s 1st 10 months in office
UC President James Milliken took the helm of the University 10 months ago, immediately after the federal government froze $584 million of UCLA’s research grants. Since then, the UC has been sued by the Department of Justice three times, seen a proposed increase in state funding and reached contracts with four of its unions. Read more...