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...
Royce Quad was once an epicenter of student life at UCLA. Now, in the digital age, the Quad is an attempt to recreate these discussion spaces online. Come to the Quad for analysis, explanation and student narratives about life on and off campus, within and without Westwood.
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)
Student Life, The Quad
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December 7, 11:28 pm
The quest for organization visibility in UCLA’s complex campus events landscape
Niche ranks UCLA as the top school in California for student life, as each day on campus, students are met with countless fundraisers, pop-ups, events and activities to enjoy. Read more...
Photo: Students visit various setups for clubs at the annual Enormous Activities Fair. Events such as those hosted by clubs can be hard to sort out for students on UCLA’s campus, which often sees numerous events taking place every day. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Lifestyle, Student Life, The Quad
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December 7, 10:56 pm
Nostalgia: Connecting Bruins to their roots and inspiring the college experience
Nostalgia has the powerful ability to connect people to their needs and sense of self, a theme presented even as far back as the tale of Greek mythological character Odysseus, according to the Society for Classical Studies. Read more...
Photo: Students sit on the grass near Janss Steps. Different students who hail from places inside and outside of Westwood may experience feelings of nostalgia differently as a positive attachment to home or a way to reflect on one’s personal journey. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Bruin Bucks, The Quad
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December 6, 10:59 pm
Despite protective policies, discrimination by financial institutions persists
The Equal Credit Opportunity Act aims to enforce equal financial opportunities for all Americans through regulation of lenders by conducting regulatory checks and investigating consumer complaints. Read more...
Photo: A pile of credit cards sit on top of credit card applications. The Equal Credit Opportunity Act aims to enforce equal opportunities to apply for credit for all Americans, but recent violations of the act reveal persistent instances of financial discrimination against marginalized groups by financial institutions. (Mia Tavares/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Lifestyle, The Quad
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December 6, 7:46 pm
What’s your love language? Exploring the theory’s origins and criticisms
With the heart of holiday season and winter break approaching, Bruins may look forward to building on relationships with their loved ones through avenues such as love languages. Read more...
Photo: (Ko Carlos/Daily Bruin)