Researchers at the UCLA-led Southern California Particle Center won an $8 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to research the sources of pollutants and their effects on health, UCLA officials announced Tuesday. Read more...

The recent discussions surrounding the salaries of top administrators have been accompanied by questions regarding the salaries of University of California professors. The smaller salaries of UC professors compared to similar institutions and the possible loss of top faculty is a growing concern among university leadership. Read more...

University of California President Robert Dynes ““ who insists people call him “Bob” ““ has long sought to cultivate an image of accessibility. During his 15 years as chancellor of UC San Diego, he headlined a “Chancellor’s Challenge” in which he ran with students to raise money for scholarships. Read more...

Amid ongoing concern among students and administrators over rising student fees and budget shortfalls, the University of California has assumed an increasingly market-based approach to determining pay for top executives. Read more...

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It would seem that everyone would love a Westwood restaurant offering traditional Cuban cuisine, mojitos and salsa dancing ““ well, everyone except those with an allergic reaction to spicy foods. Read more...

Twenty-eight transgendered men and women are known to have died in the past year as a result of hate crimes. Monday night, students gathered in De Neve Plaza as part of the international Transgender Day of Remembrance in an effort to commemorate their deaths. Read more...