UCLA will play a key role in a long-term study aimed at identifying causes of and ways to prevent common childhood diseases, officials announced Thursday. Read more...

Before even entering medical school, Nishan Tchekmedyian assisted in orthopedic surgery in Ghana. Read more...

The hot springs along the shore of the Dead Sea and a visit to the Wailing Wall might sound like ideal aspects of a study abroad experience to some. Read more...

College students pay thousands to study abroad. Many are shocked to find out that university officials nationwide often take trips to the same places "“ for free. Read more...

Gabe Rose is president of the Undergraduate Students Association Council, a fourth-year political science and communication studies student, a member of the steering committee for Dance Marathon, a board member of Bruin Democrats, a chartering member of the Bruins for Obama club and a campus tour guide, and is preparing to take the LSATs. Read more...

University of California employees received close to one billion dollars in extra pay from 2006 to 2007, a 6.4 percent increase from the previous fiscal year. Read more...

While fasting during Ramadan helps Muslim students to reflect on their souls and grow closer to God, the increased religious commitments also challenge them to implement time management skills and provide opportunities to commune with each other. Read more...