Every fall, U.S. News & World Report publishes its ranking of colleges and universities across the country. In the 2024 edition, UCLA and UC Berkeley tied for 15th nationally, which was a jump from the previous year when both institutions were ranked 20th. Read more...
Academics
Academics, The Quad
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January 25, 10:35 pm
Enhancer or obstacle?: AI’s role at UCLA and in online learning after COVID-19
As online learning becomes more widespread and AI tools gain prominence in academia, both faculty and students are adapting to shifts in the educational environment in various ways. Read more...
Photo: (Emily Hu/Daily Bruin)
Academics, The Quad
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December 20, 5:24 pm
Making majors: Digging into the process of creating new degree programs at UCLA
This post was updated Jan. 15 at 7:36 p.m. UCLA added two new majors to its offerings in the fall: a Bachelor of Arts in music industry and a Bachelor of Arts in disability studies. Read more...
Photo: A Bruin sits in front of a laptop browsing the UCLA catalog for the College of Letters and Science. (Jeremy Chen/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Academics, The Quad
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December 3, 7:33 pm
Examining the competitive nature of UCLA’s selective majors and minors
As another quarter comes to a close, the application process for certain majors and minors draws nearer for numerous Bruins. With upward of 125 majors offered at UCLA through the College of Letters and Science, the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science and other professional schools, students have abundant academic routes to explore. Read more...
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Academics, The Quad
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August 7, 12:51 pm
Growing group of non-STEM pre-meds explores new perspectives
When Bruins scan the list of majors offered at UCLA, the possibilities are almost endless. While students are generally free to explore and switch majors across a wide variety of disciplines during their undergraduate years, those intending to become physicians typically pursue a STEM field. Read more...
Photo: The David Geffen School of Medicine is pictured. The school, like many other medical schools across the country, employs holistic admissions practices, which take both qualitative and quantitative factors into the admissions process.(Daily Bruin file photo)
Academics, Campus, The Quad
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April 29, 8:20 pm
The Quad: Research offers Bruins ways to engage with scientific and career opportunities
Between classes, clinical volunteering and personal hobbies, pre-health Bruins may have plenty to consider when crafting a well-rounded application for graduate school. Nowadays, research is often a requirement for students to be competitive for graduate and medical school applications. Read more...
Photo: (Nimisha Seshadri/Daily Bruin)
Academics, Campus, The Quad
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April 27, 4:38 pm
The Quad: International Bruins face unique challenges approaching graduation
As senior Bruins juggle upcoming job opportunities and graduate offers, they may feel anywhere from elation to fear with graduation around the corner. For some international Bruins, the prospect of graduation and the uncertainty that follows may be especially daunting. Read more...
Photo: Pictured are alumni Siyi Gong and Tristan Que who reflect on their past experiences as international students. (Courtesy of Siyi Gong and Tristan Que)