A UCLA Fiat Lux seminar examines how misinformation takes root in media, conspiracy theories and public distrust in health care. “The Anatomy of Deception,” offered during winter quarter, examines misinformation in media, conspiracy theories and distrust in health care. Read more...
Photo: Haines Hall is pictured, where “Anatomy of Deception” is taught – a winter quarter Fiat Lux exploring misinformation in health care systems.(Daily Bruin file photo)
President Donald Trump nominated Nicholas Kent as undersecretary of education, where, if approved by the Senate, he will oversee federal policies impacting colleges and universities. William Purdy, a professor of education and information studies at UCLA, said Kent’s nomination signals a shift from the Trump administration’s previous approach to education, with the new administration focusing increasingly on university settings. Read more...
Photo: The U.S. Department of Education is pictured. President Donald Trump nominated Nicholas Kent as undersecretary of education. (Courtesy of G. Edward Johnson/Wikimedia Commons)
UC Artificial Intelligence Council launched a systemwide platform Feb. 3 to share AI-related news, guidelines and projects. The site contains trainings, guides, ethical standards and information about AI research conducted across the UC. Read more...
Photo: The UC AI website is pictured. The UC Artificial Intelligence Council launched a systemwide platform Feb. 3 to share AI-related news, guidelines and projects. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Although she never got to meet her Grandma Eileen, Meileen Taw keeps her memory alive by cooking ohn no khao swe. Now in college, she honored her grandmother by sharing the Burmese chicken coconut noodle soup with the UCLA community. Read more...
Photo: (Alicia Caldera/Daily Bruin Staff)
LONG BEACH, Calif. – The Daily Bruin received 13 awards at the Associated Collegiate Press Spring National College Media Conference, which took place Thursday through Saturday. Read more...
Photo: A sign in the Daily Bruin’s Kerckhoff Hall office is pictured. The Bruin received 13 awards at the Associated Collegiate Press Spring National College Media Conference. (Shiv Patel/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated March 12 at 10:28 p.m. Around 200 students and community members protested Tuesday afternoon against the detainment of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and graduate of Columbia University. Read more...
Photo: Protesters march down Bruin Walk in support of Mahmoud Khalil. Around 200 students and community members protested Tuesday against the detainment of the Columbia University graduate, who led pro-Palestine protests at Columbia last spring, by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Zimo Li/Photo editor)
This post was updated March 10 at 6:51 p.m. UCLA will implement a new Initiative to Combat Antisemitism, Chancellor Julio Frenk announced in a Monday email to UCLA community members and parents. Read more...
Photo: Murphy Hall, which hosts the office of the chancellor, is pictured. UCLA will implement a new Initiative to Combat Antisemitism, Chancellor Julio Frenk announced Monday. (Daily Bruin file photo)
