The original version of this article contained an error and has been changed. See the bottom of the article for additional information. UCLA alumnus and University of California Berkeley professor Randy Schekman, was awarded awarded the 2013 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced today. Read more...
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October 7, 2:37 pm
UCLA alumnus Randy Schekman wins 2013 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
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October 7, 1:40 am
Inventathon challenges students to find health care solutions
The clock struck 2 a.m. as groups of students raced through their twelfth straight hour of drawing on windows, crumpling up pieces of scrap paper and brainstorming new healthcare technologies. Read more...
Photo: Students worked on hacking and other activities at the Inventathon on Saturday, hosted by the UCLA Business of Science Center.
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October 7, 1:23 am
“The Black Experience” mural restoration begins in Ackerman
Piece by piece, workers slowly unveiled worn portraits and faded images of moments past but not forgotten, revealing a piece of UCLA history that has remained dormant behind drywall for more than 20 years. Read more...
Photo: Neville Garrick, one of the mural’s artists, stands next to a painting of his own face in “The Black Experience” mural.
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October 7, 1:19 am
Town hall addresses obstacles Latinos face in higher education
Beneath bright stage lights and amid the bustle of production crew cameras, local high school student Jorge Cardenas faced a panel of Latino leaders to pose his question about obstacles Latinos face when pursuing higher education. Read more...
Photo: Jorge Ramos, anchor and former UCLA Extension student, moderated a panel discussing issues affecting the Latino community on Friday.
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October 7, 1:17 am
Calif. law allows undocumented individuals to drive legally
Undocumented individuals in California, including those in the UCLA community, will soon be able to legally share the road with other drivers. Gov. Jerry Brown officially signed a measure into law last week that allows undocumented individuals to apply for a driver’s license starting in 2015. Read more...
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October 7, 1:17 am
What’s happening at UCLA this week: Oct. 7 – 11
See what’s happening on your campus this week: Monday The Crisis in Syria Panelists discuss topics related to the current crisis in Syria. Speakers include UCLA political science professor Dan Treisman and Dalia Dassa Kaye, Director of the Center for Middle East Public Policy at the RAND Corporation. Read more...
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October 6, 5:02 pm
Man arrested for attempted sexual assault
A 20-year-old man suspected of attempting to sexually assault two people near UCLA's residential halls turned himself in to university police Sunday, according to a university police report. Read more...