Saturday, May 17

Law professors discuss free speech protections on college campuses

A law professor said all forms of free speech, including hate speech, should be protected on university campuses. John Villasenor, a professor at the UCLA School of Law, spoke with Richard Epstein, a law professor at New York University and University of Chicago, about the First Amendment and its applications to business, higher education and politics at an event Tuesday. Read more...

Photo: Richard Epstein, a law professor at New York University and University of Chicago, said self-censorship has become an increasingly worrying problem, especially in university classrooms. He added students should not be fearful of sharing their opinions with their peers and professors. (Tanmay Shankar/Daily Bruin)


History professor awarded for research on interrelations in imperial history

A distinguished UCLA history professor was awarded $500,000 for his work studying long-term trends throughout world history. Sanjay Subrahmanyam was awarded the Dan David Prize for his research on the interrelations between Asia and European imperial history from the late Middle Ages to the early modern period. Read more...

Photo: UCLA history professor Sanjay Subrahmanyam was named a laureate of the Dan David Prize, receiving $500,000 for his work studying the interrelations between South Asia and European imperial history from the late Middle Ages to the early modern period. (Courtesy of UCLA Newsroom)


Record label founder donates $1 million for art and music school scholarships

A philanthropist donated $1 million to provide scholarships for art and music students, a university press release announced Thursday. Jerry Moss, who co-founded A&M Records with Herb Alpert, gifted the donation to UCLA’s Moss Scholars program, which has awarded full-tuition scholarships to art and music students for 15 years. Read more...

Photo: Jerry Moss, co-founder of A&M Records, donated $1 million to UCLA’s Moss Scholars program, which awards full-tuition scholarships to art and music students. The donation was a part of the UCLA Centennial Campaign. (Courtesy of UCLA Newsroom)




New bill proposes income share agreements for students as alternative to loans

University of California students may be able to have their tuition fees waived in return for promising a portion of their future income to their university if a proposed bill passes. Read more...

Photo: A new bill could allow UC and CSU students to avoid taking out loans by instead pledging a portion of their future income to their university in a program known as an income sharing agreement. (Daily Bruin file photo)


UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music appoints inaugural dean

The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music appointed a music professor as its inaugural dean, a university press release announced Friday. Eileen Strempel will begin her term July 8. Read more...

Photo: Eileen Strempel will begin her term as the inaugural dean of the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music on July 8. Strempel has previous experience in music, academia and administration. (Courtesy of Eileen Strempel)



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