When the Rhodes Scholarship selection committee congratulated a “Mohammed” as the first of two winners from Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Alharthi’s first reaction was, “Who is that Mohammed? Read more...
Photo: Pictured is Mohammed Alharthi, who was named UCLA’s 13th-ever and first international student Rhodes Scholar. (Courtesy of Misk Foundation)
This post was updated Feb. 4 at 10:30 p.m. A group opposing affirmative action filed a lawsuit Monday against the UC alleging that the University gave preference in admissions to Hispanic and Black applicants. Read more...
Photo: Students walk down Bruin Walk. An anti-affirmative action advocacy group sued the UC on Monday, alleging that the University considers race in its admissions process. (Alexandra Crosnoe/Daily Bruin senior staff)
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday that promised to revoke the visas of international students who participated in pro-Palestine protests. The move – which Trump said seeks to “combat antisemitism” – is one of the president’s most recent executive orders signed since entering office. Read more...
Photo: The first Palestine solidarity encampment at UCLA is pictured in April 2024. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday that promised to revoke the visas of international students who participated in pro-Palestine protests. (Darlene Sanzon/Assistant Photo editor)
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)
This post was updated Feb. 13 at 8:08 p.m. A former Canadian cabinet minister told climate activists to keep fighting despite a currently unfavorable political background at a Jan. Read more...
Photo: Former Canadian Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna and former Chair of the California Air Resources Board Mary D. Nichols discuss climate change policy at a UCLA School of Law panel Jan. 22. (Andrew Diaz/Daily Bruin)
SAN FRANCISCO – The UC Board of Regents heard public comment from community members calling on the University to divest from companies associated with the Israeli military and to increase wages for nonrepresented UC employees. Read more...
Photo: Pro-Palestine protesters stand in front of the William J. Rutter Center, where the UC Board of Regents met Wednesday and Thursday. Speakers during the meeting’s public comment section criticized the UC’s investments in companies associated with the Israeli military. (Vivian Stein/Daily Bruin)
Legal experts expressed hope – and concern – about the impact the Trump administration will have on the Native Americans during an election-focused panel. A Nov. Read more...
Photo: The UCLA School of Law is pictured. Legal scholars discussed policy for the Native American community under Trump in November. (Daily Bruin file photo)
