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Higher Education, News, Regents, UC

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September 19, 12:40 am

Regents report uncertainty, ‘structural deficits’ in University budget

The University’s revenues are increasingly falling short of its operating expenses, the UC Board of Regents said at its meeting Wednesday. The regents’ Finance and Capital Strategies Committee heard presentations on the UC’s budget and updates on the UCLA West Valley Medical Center and UCLA Research Park projects during its Tuesday and Wednesday meetings at UCLA. Read more...

Photo: The UC Board of Regents’ Finance and Capital Strategies Committee meets at the board’s September meeting. The University’s revenue streams are falling short of its expenses, the regents said at the meeting. (Chenrui Zhang/Daily Bruin staff)

Higher Education, News, Regents, UC

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September 18, 10:59 pm

Regents hear comment on UCLA childcare center closures, SAT/ACT reinstatement

Faculty, students and parents urged the UC Board of Regents to reverse the closure of UCLA’s childcare centers during the regents’ meetings Monday to Wednesday. The Early Care and Education program, which includes the Krieger and University Village centers, will close in June 2027 because of budget constraints, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Darnell Hunt announced in an August email to parents. Read more...

Photo: The UC Board of Regents hears public comment at its September meeting at the Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center. Community members urged the board to reverse the closure of UCLA’s childcare centers at the meeting, which took place Monday through Wednesday. (Daily Bruin file photo)

Higher Education, News, Regents

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September 18, 9:12 am

UC Regents discuss standardized testing amid calls to reinstate requirements

UCLA student retention and graduation rates have increased since the University of California stopped considering standardized test scores in undergraduate admissions, administrators said during the UC Board of Regents’ Wednesday meeting. Read more...

Photo: The UC Board of Regents convene at UCLA’s Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center. Administrators presented data about the University’s history of standardized testing in undergraduate admissions. (Chenrui Zhang/Daily Bruin staff)

A Closer Look, Campus, News

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September 17, 9:40 pm

UCLA partners with professor-designed friendship app to combat student loneliness

UCLA is betting on one professor’s solution to college students’ loneliness crisis. Resonance, an app created by psychology professor Matthew Lieberman, is partnering with UCLA Student Affairs and Enrollment Management to help users form friendships based on their compatibility. Read more...

Photo: Matthew Lieberman is pictured. Lieberman said he created the Resonance app in 2022 after asking his students about their experiences with loneliness. (Amelia Chief/Daily Bruin senior staff)

A Closer Look, Campus, Fire, News

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September 17, 9:30 pm

Q&A: New lead fire marshal Steve McNaughten plans to promote fire safety on campus

UCLA’s new lead fire marshal is working to promote safety on campus ahead of the 2026-27 school year. Steve McNaughten has worked in fire service for more than 30 years, most recently as a designated campus fire marshal for UC San Francisco. Read more...

Photo: Steve McNaughten is pictured. McNaughten was appointed as lead campus fire marshal in June.(Courtesy of Rebecca Kendall)

News, Student Government, UC

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September 17, 9:21 pm

New UCSA president prioritizes student involvement in UC decisions, legislation

The UC Student Association’s newly elected president is pushing to strengthen grassroots organizing and build closer ties between student organizations and University administrators. The UCSA – a student-led organization that represents UC student governments – advocates for more than 230,000 undergraduate students across the University in system and statewide issues. Read more...

Photo: The UC Student Association’s new president, Candice Phan, is pictured. Phan, who was elected Aug. 1, hopes to elevate student voices during her time in office. (Courtesy of Candice Phan)


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