UCLA scientists receive grants Two UCLA professors are among 20 professors nationally to be awarded $1 million grants by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute to creatively improve undergraduate science teaching. Read more...

SAN FRANCISCO ““ After increasing fees for out of state students in July, the UC budget vice president suggested a general fee hike as the University of California Board of Regents discussed future plans during a time of budget difficulties. Read more...

Using the backdrop of the UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital, Gov. Gray Davis signed legislation that will provide paid leave for workers who take time off to care for their children and family members. Read more...

SAN FRANCISCO “”mdash; Regent Ward Connerly suggested an external audit of comprehensive review at the meeting of the University of California Board of Regents last week before the release of an internal evaluation performed by the system-wide Academic Senate. Read more...

As new and returning students settle into their dorm rooms this week they will be able to escape from the small cubicles they call home by relaxing, studying and socializing in their floor study lounges. Read more...

SAN FRANCISCO “”mdash; The University of California Board of Regents approved budget plans to build three new residence halls at UCLA last week. According to the Executive Summary of the action, the new buildings included in the Northwest Campus undergraduate Student Housing Plan, North Hedrick, North Rieber and West Rieber will provide 1,987 new student beds. Read more...

A group of panelists discussed at UCLA on Wednesday the benefits, drawbacks and policy concerns associated with a new California Assembly bill aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions by motor vehicles. Read more...