UCLA named a new dean of undergraduate education. Adriana Galván will start as dean of undergraduate education July 1, said Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Emily Carter in a statement Thursday. Read more...
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June 16, 1:48 pm
Jerry Kang to step down as EDI vice chancellor after five years
This post was updated June 19 at 3:35 p.m. Jerry Kang is stepping down as the vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion after a five-year term and will return to teaching as a professor of law and Asian American studies June 30. Read more...
Photo: Jerry Kang will step down as the EDI vice chancellor on June 30. Anna Spain Bradley will start her term on Sept. 1. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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June 8, 12:49 pm
UCLA appoints Anna Spain Bradley as next EDI vice chancellor
Anna Spain Bradley will replace Jerry Kang as the new UCLA vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion Sept. 1. Bradley will be responsible for maintaining an inclusive space for all UCLA personnel through means such as diversity initiatives, training and education, research, policy initiatives and more, said Emily Carter, the executive vice chancellor and provost, in an emailed statement to the campus Monday. The search for a new EDI vice chancellor began after Jerry Kang announced his intent to step down from the role by June 30 in a statement released in September. Read more...
Photo: Anna Spain Bradley was appointed as the second person to hold the position of vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion at UCLA. (Courtesy of Anna Spain Bradley)
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June 1, 1:16 pm
Revised California budget proposal to cut UC funding by up to $372M
The University of California could lose $372 million in state funding after the state revised its proposed budget in May. The revised budget would reduce higher education funding for the 2020-2021 fiscal year by 10% of current levels, in order to offset the rising costs associated with the coronavirus pandemic. Read more...
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May 26, 8:53 pm
UCEAP suspends all upcoming fall 2020 and yearlong study abroad programs
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)
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May 24, 6:20 pm
UC Regents recap – May 19-21
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 the coronavirus outbreak, potential fall plans and funding, and it also voted on the use of standardized testing during the meeting. Read more...
Photo: The UC Board of Regents discussed the coronavirus outbreak, potential fall plans and funding, and it also voted on the use of standardized testing during its May meeting. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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May 7, 3:55 pm
UCLA uses CARES Act funds to offer all eligible students at least $200
UCLA will give at least $200 to students eligible for the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act from federal funding. Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Monroe Gorden announced the availability of financial relief Thursday in an email to students. Read more...
Photo: UCLA will provide universal awards and need-based financial aid for eligible students using funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. (Tanmay Shankar/Assistant Photo editor)