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UC makes changes to admissions process in recent audit as response to scandal

UCLA students and professors said they are optimistic about the potential impact of the University of California’s recent changes to its admissions process to prevent admissions fraud. Read more...

Photo: The University of California announced changes to its admissions processes June 20 based on the findings of a recent audit. The UC initiated the audit following the recent admissions scandal. (Daily Bruin file photo)


UC Regents recap – July 18

The governing board of the University of California met for the third day of its July meeting at UC San Francisco on Thursday. The Board of Regents discussed the cohort-based tuition model, contracting outside labor and the budget of the UC Office of the President. Read more...

Photo: The University of California Board of Regents discussed the cohort-based tuition model, contracting outside labor and the budget of the UC Office of the President at the third day of its July meeting. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UC Regents recap – July 16-17

The governing board of the University of California met for the first and second days of its July meeting at UC San Francisco on Tuesday and Wednesday. Read more...

Photo: The University of California Board of Regents discussed a systemwide audit of its admissions process and policies, students’ mental health and student loan debt among undergraduate students on the first and second days of its July meeting.(Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)


Heaps faces new civil suits for sexual abuse, plaintiffs include former students

Former UCLA doctor James Heaps is facing a growing number of civil suits for alleged sexual abuse. Two more civil lawsuits from nine women alleging sexual abuse by Heaps were filed Tuesday, according to a press release from Manly, Stewart & Finaldi, the law firm representing the women. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA doctor James Heaps faces two more civil lawsuits from nine women alleging abuse. One suit was filed on behalf of three women who were UCLA students at the time of the alleged incidents. (Jintak Han/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UC Board of Regents appoints new chair for 2019-2020 term

A former state assemblyman will serve as the new chair of the University of California Board of Regents, according to a University press release July 8. Read more...

Photo: John Pérez, a former state assemblyman, started serving as the new chair of the University of California Board of Regents on July 1. (Daily Bruin file photo)


UC settles for millions after allegations against former UCLA doctor James Heaps

The University of California paid millions in settlements in response to allegations raised against former UCLA doctor James Heaps. In total, the UC paid about $3.5 million in settlements regarding allegations against Heaps, according to public records obtained by the Daily Bruin. Read more...

Photo: The University of California paid about $3.5 million in settlements to women who raised allegations against former UCLA doctor, James Heaps. He faces criminal charges for two counts of sexual battery and one count of sexual exploitation by a physician. (Jintak Han/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UC no longer has direct access to publications on Elsevier

This post was updated July 14 at 4:21 p.m. The University of California lost access to the world’s largest scientific publisher Wednesday. Elsevier, which provides access to over 2,500 journals, had been negotiating with the UC’s California Digital Library since early this year to provide UC students and researchers with access to its content. Read more...

Photo: The University of California lost access to Elsevier, the world’s largest scientific publisher, on Wednesday. The two parties had been working to form an agreement for the past six months. (Daily Bruin file photo)



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