This post was updated Aug. 20 at 9:38 p.m. Students and faculty said they believe there are areas for improvement in the UCLA College of Letters and Science diversity requirement, which can be supported by the UCLA Academic Senate report on this requirement that was released in May. Read more...
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July 30, 12:38 pm
Lawrence Kruger, UCLA professor and performing arts supporter, is dead at 93
Lawrence Kruger, an emeritus distinguished professor of neurobiology and supporter of the performing arts, died July 12 in Los Angeles. He was 93 years old. He is survived by his wife Virginia, two daughters and three grandchildren. Read more...
Photo: A photo of Professor Lawrence Kruger, who died July 12 in Los Angeles. Professor Kruger was a member of the neurobiology faculty and a supporter of the performing arts at UCLA. (Courtesy of Paula Henson)
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June 23, 10:07 pm
Alissa Park to assume position of dean of UCLA Samueli School of Engineering
This post was updated July 2 at 7:43 p.m. Columbia University professor Ah-Hyung “Alissa” Park was named dean of the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science. Read more...
Photo: The UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science is pictured. On Tuesday, UCLA announced that Columbia University professor Ah-Hyung “Alissa” Park will be the School of Engineering’s next dean, effective Sept. 1. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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June 11, 8:33 pm
UC employees reflect on UAW strike’s impact on their future in academia
For Rebecca Glasberg, the change students were able to enact through the UC graduate student worker strike was inspiring. As a former public school teacher in Virginia – where teachers do not have the legal right to go on strike – she felt empowered by her newfound ability to strike despite the delay in research and disconnect from her students. Read more...
Photo: A crowd at the UC graduate student worker strike is pictured. Many graduate student workers plan to continue working in academia despite the issues shown before, during and after the strike. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)
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June 9, 11:34 pm
Speakers announced for 2023 UCLA commencement ceremonies
This post was updated June 13 at 5:53 p.m. Multiple politicians will deliver keynote addresses at UCLA commencement ceremonies next week, alongside artists, activists and other speakers. Read more...
Photo: A commencement ceremony is pictured. Speakers ranging from politicians to artists will join graduates to give commencement speeches. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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June 7, 2:00 pm
David Geffen School of Medicine interim dean announced as new permanent dean
Dr. Steven Dubinett, who has served as the interim dean of the David Geffen School of Medicine since 2021, was named as the school’s permanent dean Monday. Read more...
Photo: The Learning Resource Center at the David Geffen School of Medicine is pictured. The school named Dr. Steven Dubinett, its interim dean since 2021, as permanent dean Monday. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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May 31, 11:48 pm
School of Public Health announces new master’s degree in data science in health
This post was updated June 1 at 4:04 p.m.. The UCLA Fielding School of Public Health announced it will offer a new master’s degree in data science in health. Read more...