This post was updated Oct. 18 at 12:12 a.m. UCLA researchers have found a gene that may have implications for treating blood-related genetic diseases and cancers. Read more...
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October 2, 6:10 pm
UC-AFT secures contract agreement for Professional Librarians with UC
After months of negotiation, librarians have a new contract with the UC for higher wages and additional benefits. The UC announced Tuesday that it agreed to contract changes for librarians after 11 months of bargaining with the University Council-American Federation of Teachers – a union representing UC librarians and non-tenured faculty members. Read more...
Photo: Members of UC-AFT host a rally at UCLA. After months of negotiation, the union reached a new contract agreement with the UC that includes higher wages and additional benefits. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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September 29, 6:16 pm
UC Regents committee discusses undergraduate academic programs, research
The UC Board of Regents academic and student affairs committee discussed undergraduate academic initiatives within the UC innovation ecosystem. The committee invited winners of the UC Grad Slam to present research during their bimonthly meeting at UCLA last Wednesday. Read more...
Photo: The UC Board of Regents discusses an agenda item during its September meeting at UCLA. The Board’s academic and student affairs committee discussed undergraduate academic initiatives. (Sam Mulick/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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September 23, 8:14 pm
UCLA ranks as nation’s No. 1 public university for 8th year running
UCLA was ranked as the No. 1 public university in the United States by U.S. News & World Report for an eighth consecutive year. U.S. News & World Report releases annual rankings of U.S. Read more...
Photo: The Bruin Bear statue, located in Bruin Plaza, is pictured. U.S. News & World Report ranked UCLA the No. 1 public university in the United States for the eighth year in a row. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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September 20, 8:55 pm
Q&A: Sonya Brooks aims to be ‘voice for the voiceless’ as student regent
Sonya Brooks, the 2025-2026 UC student regent, sat down with the Daily Bruin’s national news and higher education editor, Alexandra Crosnoe, to discuss Brooks’ background and goals for her tenure. Read more...
Photo: Sonya Brooks, the 2025-2026 UC student regent, poses for a photo. Brooks sat down for a Q&A with national news and higher education editor Alexandra Crosnoe to discuss her goals. (Courtesy of Infinite Media)
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September 20, 8:54 pm
Student researchers look into science behind Palestine solidarity encampment
A group of student researchers took a look at the science behind students’ involvement with protests on campus last spring. Society and Genetics 150XP professor Nicholas Shapiro’s class examines the relationship between science and mass incarceration, in addition to understanding how future scientists can address social dilemmas. Read more...
Photo: Joanna George, Chloe Allen and Erika Nguyen (pictured right to left) pose with their brochures they made from their human biology and society project. (Courtesy of Shaun Thomas)
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September 20, 8:51 pm
UC admissions statistics show record-breaking diversity of fall 2024 class
The UC accepted its largest and most diverse incoming class for fall 2024. According to a press release from the UC Office of the President, 166,706 students were admitted to the UC system as undergraduates, with a record 45.4% of California first-year admits coming from underrepresented groups. Read more...