In her Sept. 23 column, “Who will teach America?” Maia Ferdman wrote that Teach For America is creating “a generation of dedicated thinkers and doers” working to transform education in America. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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January 17, 11:28 pm
UCLA alumna discusses benefits of Teach for America
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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January 17, 11:22 pm
Kunal Patel: University must prepare students for all emergencies
Whenever there is a fire drill in the dorms, I sigh. I know what to do in a fire drill. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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January 17, 12:15 am
Editorial: UC push for online education is too strong
The University of California is using hyperbolic language to push forward an expansion of the system’s online education program, an unproven and expensive tactic for improving the University’s course offerings. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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January 16, 10:57 pm
Eitan Arom: Dean of undergraduate education hosts picnics to gather student opinions
Within a month of assuming her position as dean for undergraduate education, Patricia Turner is already filling out her schedule for 2014. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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January 16, 12:01 am
Ramsey Ugarte: California governor’s budget offers only short-term solution for UCs
In his proposed budget, Governor Jerry Brown has not only prevented a deficit in this cash-strapped state but also increased spending, including an additional $250 million, or 5 percent increase, to the University of California budget. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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January 15, 12:02 am
Kimberly Grano: Split commencement ceremonies lose symbolism
With the recent reopening of Pauley Pavilion, the return of UCLA’s traditions should come hand-in-hand. For the first time since 2009, this year’s graduating class will come together in UCLA’s historic arena for its commencement ceremony. Read more...
Photo: The commencement ceremony for the College of Letters and Science will be split into two this year, each accommodating 2,500 students. Graduation will take place in Pauley Pavilion for the first time since 2009. While the pavilion was under construction, the ceremony was held at Drake Stadium.