This post was updated Aug. 9 at 6:37 p.m. The UC’s decision to reconsider standardized testing requirements has reignited a debate over students’ readiness. More than 3,000 UC STEM faculty members signed a May letter calling on the University to reconsider standardized testing amid concerns about students’ preparedness in math, writing and verbal reasoning. Read more...
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Campus, News
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August 23, 9:17 am
LADWP contains water main burst, limits flooding to UCLA structures
A water main burst on Sunset Boulevard, flooding several UCLA structures, including parking lots 4 and 7 and the Intramural Field. The pipe has since been shut off and the water has been contained, a UCLA official said. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)
By Bernard Mendez
This post was updated Aug. 23 at 2:30 p.m. A water main break that flooded multiple structures on campus Sunday morning has been contained, UCLA officials said.
News, Westwood
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August 8, 4:31 pm
Bruin Theater to reopen in the fall after 2-year wait
This post was updated Aug. 9 at 6:25 p.m. A historic single-screen theater in Westwood will reopen as soon as October after a more than two-year wait. Read more...
Higher Education, News, UC
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August 8, 4:15 pm
UC President Milliken urges Congress to address federal grant delays
This post was updated Aug. 9 at 6:40 p.m. UC President James Milliken urged Congress to address federal research grant disbursement delays in a July 29 letter. Read more...
News, Transportation
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August 8, 12:26 am
Big Blue Bus to cease service to Hilgard Terminal, Gayley Avenue stops
This post was updated Aug. 10 at 10:09 a.m. Santa Monica buses will no longer serve stops along Gayley Avenue and Hilgard Avenue and will move to more central locations on campus starting Sunday. Read more...
A Closer Look, Academics, News, Science & Health
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August 7, 2:32 pm
Q&A: Dr. Robert Kim-Farley says anti-vaccination movement could spread more than just misinformation
This post was updated Aug. 9 at 6:48 p.m. Measles cases in the United States have reached a new peak since the 1990s amid falling national vaccination rates. Read more...
Campus, Crime, News, Westwood
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August 4, 5:51 pm
Crimewatch: July 2026
Sources: UCPD. Graphic reporting by Julian Duaybis, Metro editor. Interactive by Bianca Peralta, Data editor. UCPD recorded 563 unique entries in its July 1-30 daily crime log. Read more...
Campus, News
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August 3, 2:21 pm
UCLA appoints new Housing & Hospitality associate vice chancellor
This post was updated Aug. 9 at 6:40 p.m. UCLA appointed a new associate vice chancellor for housing and hospitality, Administrative Vice Chancellor Michael Beck announced Monday. Read more...
