This post was last updated May 16 at 7:43 p.m. University of California community members are calling for an update to UC climate policies, citing missed targets, a lack of transparency and an unambitious approach. Read more...
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The University of California will cover tuition and other student service fees for in-state undergraduate and graduate students from federally recognized Native American, American Indian and Alaska Native tribes starting fall 2022 for all current and incoming students. Read more...
Photo: “La Memoria de la Tierra: UCLA” by UCLA professor emeritus and artist Judith Baca (pictured) shows Native peoples’ impact on the land UCLA is located on. The University of California recently announced it will cover tuition costs and student fees for students from federally recognized tribes. (Finn Chitwood/Daily Bruin)
The University of California has its eyes set on expansion. In September, the UC Board of Regents introduced a plan to add 20,000 student seats across the system by 2030 – enough to fill a new campus. Read more...
Asian American scholars and community leaders gathered to discuss the impact of incarceration and organization of movements for collective liberation Friday at a webinar co-sponsored by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center. Read more...
Photo: Asian American scholars and community leaders met Friday at a webinar co-sponsored by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center. They discussed incarceration, community organizing and justice reform as a part of their efforts for collective liberation. (Courtesy of Shaanth Kodialam)
A group of West Los Angeles Neighborhood Councils held a series of candidate forums to discuss regional issues, such as homelessness, public safety and mental health. Read more...
Photo: Westside Regional Alliance of Councils includes 14 neighborhood councils in West Los Angeles, representing areas including UCLA and Westwood. WRAC holds forums for LA city government candidates and represents the voices of residents in West LA. (August Suchecki/Daily Bruin)
Two UCLA students were named as this year’s recipients of a renowned scholarship in science, mathematics and engineering. Lauren Tan, a third-year chemistry student, and Thien Nguyen, a third-year molecular, cell and developmental biology transfer student, are UCLA’s recipients of the 2022 Goldwater Scholarship. Read more...
Photo: Thien Nguyen stands with members of her lab. Nguyen, a third-year molecular, cell and developmental biology student, was one of two UCLA winners of the Goldwater Scholarship this year. (Anya Yakimenko/Daily Bruin)
President Joe Biden’s budget proposal for the 2023 fiscal year will expand access to higher education with an increase in the Pell Grant, UCLA professors said. Read more...
Photo: Joe Biden speaks during the 2020 presidential election. Biden proposed increases to the Pell Grant in the most recent federal budget proposal. (Alex Driscoll/Daily Bruin staff)
