Monday, December 15

Gov. Brown approves $22 million to fund entrepreneurship at UCs

University of California campuses have more resources to develop real-world applications for technology after Gov. Jerry Brown approved $22 million in funding Friday. Brown signed Assembly Bill 2664, which provides $2.2 million in one-time funds to the 10 UC campuses to pay for incubator space, equipment, entrepreneurial training, legal services and other entrepreneurial tools. Read more...

Photo: Gov. Jerry Brown approved a $22 million funding increase Friday for UC entrepreneurship and innovation. (Daily Bruin file photo)


White House honors UC Regent Eloy Ortiz Oakley for service to students

The White House honored a University of California Regent on Friday for his commitment to making college accessible for everyone. Regent Eloy Ortiz Oakley was recognized as a College Opportunity Champion for Change for his work as co-founder of the Long Beach College Promise, which aims to increase students’ academic potential by offering guidance and support. Read more...

Photo: University of California Regent Eloy Ortiz Oakley was recognized by the White House Friday for his work in making college accessible to all.(Mackenzie Possee/Assistant Photo editor)


Funding for mental health services falls short under veto

Some University of California student leaders said they were disappointed by Gov. Jerry Brown’s decision to veto a bill that aimed to provide increased funding for California mental health services. Read more...

Photo: Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed Assembly Bill 2017 Saturday, which would have provided more funding for mental health services like CAPS on campus. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Newly signed Student Voter Act to facilitate registration

It will be easier for California college students to register to vote in the next two years after Gov. Jerry Brown signed the Student Voter Act into law Wednesday. Read more...

Photo: Students at the University of California, California State University and California Community College systems will have an easier time registering to vote after a new law signed by Gov. Jerry Brown on Wednesday.(Daily Bruin file photo)


Lab School, UCLA implement new vaccination policy for future Bruins

New vaccination policies will require some UCLA and UCLA Lab School students to get additional shots to continue their education. The new Senate Bill No. 277, or SB 277, enforces a mandatory vaccination requirement for most public and private K-12 facilities in the state, including preschools and day care centers. Read more...

Photo: The new Senate Bill No. 277 enforces a mandatory vaccination requirement for most public and private K-12 facilities in the state, including preschools and day care centers such as the UCLA Lab School. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)


UC Regents recap – Sept. 15

The University of California Regents, the governing body of the UC, met for the second day of its board meeting at the UCLA Luskin Conference Center. Read more...

Photo: (Jintak Han/Assistant photo editor)


California Secretary of State to partner with UC on voter registration

This post was updated on Sept. 18 at 1:15 p.m. The California Secretary of State signed a memorandum with the University of California Thursday that aims to increase student voter registration and turnout. Read more...

Photo: Alex Padilla, California Secretary of State, announced a partnership with the University of California to increase voter registration and turnout. (Jintak Han/Assistant photo editor)



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