Student leaders said they oppose the tuition model proposed by the University of California Board of Regents that would allow annual tuition increases for incoming students. Read more...
Higher Education
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May 16, 1:33 pm
UC Regents recap – May 11-13
The Board of Regents, the governing body of the University of California, met for its May meeting from Tuesday to Thursday via teleconference. The board discussed its proposed cohort tuition model, the Accellion file transfer data breach and new development projects across the UC system. Read more...
Photo: The UC Boards of Regents met for its bimonthly meeting from Tuesday to Thursday. The regents discussed the Accellion data breach, their proposed tuition model and future UC development projects. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Higher Education, News, UC
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May 14, 3:02 pm
University of California announces it will not use SAT, ACT in admissions decisions
The University of California will continue using a standardized-test-blind approach to admissions through at least 2025, according to a settlement reached between the University and plaintiffs Friday. Read more...
Photo: The University of California will not use SAT or ACT test scores as a factor in admissions through at least 2025. (Sakshi Joglekar/Daily Bruin staff)
California, Higher Education, Los Angeles, News
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May 12, 4:06 pm
Remembering Eli Broad, philanthropist and contributor to UCLA arts and sciences
Philanthropist Eli Broad, who donated millions of dollars to various UCLA programs, will be remembered for his generosity toward UCLA and the surrounding Los Angeles community. Read more...
Photo: Eli Broad, through his philanthropic activities and donations to UCLA, will leave a long-lasting legacy for Bruins, said Chancellor Gene Block. (Emily Dembinski/Illustrations director, Photo courtesy of the Broad Foundation)
Higher Education, News
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May 12, 2:18 pm
Governor’s task force presents plan to make higher education more accessible
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s education recovery task force presented its recommendation for building a more accessible path to higher education following the COVID-19 pandemic at a briefing Tuesday. Read more...
Photo: Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office presented their recommendations for addressing inequities in higher education following the COVID-19 pandemic in an online event Tuesday. (Courtesy of Kalysa To)
Campus, Higher Education, News, Science & Health
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May 9, 1:33 pm
David Geffen School of Medicine receives $590M in funding from NIH in 2020
UCLA’s medical school received the second-highest funding nationally among academic medical centers in 2020 from the National Institutes of Health. According to a UCLA Health press release, the David Geffen School of Medicine received around $590 million in grants from the NIH last year. Read more...
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May 7, 12:03 am
Transfer students discuss imposter syndrome amid pandemic, remote instruction
A strong sense of imposter syndrome hits Aaron Sokthavy Tann at the start of each quarter. With the quick turnaround of UCLA’s quarter system, Sokthavy Tann said he finds it hard to adjust to new instructors when classes begin – especially amid online classes. Read more...
Photo: (Cat Nordstrom/Daily Bruin)