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A Closer Look, National, News, Science & Health

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August 17, 2:00 pm

UCLA researcher awarded $250,000 grant to increase AI accessibility

This post was updated Sept. 4 at 3:01 p.m. A UCLA researcher received a new Amazon computing grant to make multilingual artificial intelligence more accessible. Saadia Gabriel, an assistant professor of computer science, was awarded $250,000 of compute credits – which provide processing time, memory and storage on online computer hardware – through Amazon’s Build on Trainium grant. Read more...

Photo: Saadia Gabriel, a grant recipient and assistant professor of computer science, is featured. Gabriel’s research aims to improve AI tools for millions of users in Africa. (Courtesy of Saadia Gabriel)

News, Regents, UC

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August 15, 5:41 pm

Student regent-designate Jordan Roiland wants to solve problems from the ground up

Jordan Roiland, the newly appointed student regent-designate, is looking to bridge gaps between students and the UC Board of Regents. The board appointed Roiland, a student in the UC Berkeley-UC San Francisco joint medical program, to be the 2027-28 student regent at its July meeting, held at UCSF. Read more...

Photo: Jordan Roiland is pictured. As the newly appointed student regent-designate, Roiland wants to bridge the gap between students and the UC Board of Regents. (Courtesy of Jordan Roiland)

Campus, Crime, News

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August 15, 11:11 am

UCLA student allegedly struck by thrown object on Gayley Avenue, UCPD investigating

UCPD is investigating an alleged aggravated assault that occurred on Gayley Avenue at 1:20 a.m. Friday morning.  A UCLA student reported being struck in the head by an object intentionally thrown at him on the 600 block of Gayley Avenue, according to a Saturday UCPD Clery Timely Warning alert. Read more...

Photo: People walk by the 600 block of Gayley Avenue. (Crystal Tompkins/Daily Bruin senior staff)

A Closer Look, Los Angeles, News, Science & Health

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August 15, 10:44 am

LARC uplifts communities through education on heat safety

Sources: California Environmental Protection Agency CalHeatScore data and Los Angeles County ZIP Codes. Graphic reporting by Charlie Hamilton, Science and Health editor. Interactive by Bianca Peralta, Data editor. Read more...

Photo: A heat ambassador distributes flyers to raise awareness on the dangers of extreme heat. These community healthcare workers are trained by LARC and distribute resources including flyers, fans, water bottles, sunscreen and Metro TAP cards to residents. (Courtesy of Ellen Ma)

Campus, News, Student Government

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August 15, 9:52 am

Q&A: USAC President Jayha Buhs Jackson on transparency, resources, her vision for council

Undergraduate Students Association Council President Jayha Buhs Jackson is focused on increasing transparency and making campus resources accessible for students. Jackson, a rising third-year African American studies and public affairs student, spoke with campus politics editor Nicholas Mouchawar about her plans as president and the issues she believes students should be aware of. Read more...

Photo: Undergraduate Students Association Council President Jayha Buhs Jackson speaks at an event. Jackson seeks to increase USAC transparency and resource availability during her term. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)

A Closer Look, Campus, News

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August 14, 7:49 pm

2 students honored with Don T. Nakanishi Award for AAPI community research, activism

Two students received the 2025-26 Don T. Nakanishi Award for Outstanding Engaged Scholarship in Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies last month for their community research and activism. Read more...

Photo: Corina Penaia, the graduate student award recipient, is featured. Penaia conducts research on health and data equity in Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. (Courtesy of Corina Penaia)

Campus, News

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August 14, 7:26 pm

Drumming, athleticism, Japanese culture meet at first-ever US college taiko club

Thunderous drumbeats, synchronized movements and sharp vocalizations fill performances by UCLA’s Kyodo Taiko, the first collegiate taiko drumming ensemble in the United States. The student-run organization, founded in 1990, brings around 30 members together each year to learn taiko – a 12,000-year-old traditional Japanese art form – and engage with Japanese American history and culture. Read more...

Photo: UCLA’s Kyodo Taiko stand together. The student-run organization, founded in 1990, brings around 30 members together each year to learn taiko. (Courtesy of Kyodo Taiko)


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