Monday, June 16

Bruins for Change: Students work to make American Sign Language accessible through addition of minor

From Jackie Robinson to Cindy Montañez, many Bruins have historically been on the frontlines in taking initiative for social justice issues. Some Bruins are following in their footsteps, using their voices to make change. Read more...

Photo: Third-year students Abby Irby, Rowan O’Bryan and Molly Vendig are behind the initiative to make American Sign Language a minor at UCLA. (Left to right: Courtesy of Abby Irby, Rowan O’Bryan, Molly Vendig)



Pre-med and medical students struggle, learn to adapt amid online learning

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everyone’s lives, especially for those working in health care. There have been both administrative and practical changes as a result of the pandemic to the health care industry, many of which are expected to remain even after the pandemic. Read more...

Photo: As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic several pre-health students have experienced changes to how they prepare for their careers and graduate school. (Noah Danesh/Daily Bruin)


Changes in health care research protocol provide disruptions, silver linings

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everyone’s lives, especially for those working in health care. There have been both administrative and practical changes as a result of the pandemic to the health care industry, many of which are expected to remain even after the pandemic. Read more...

Photo: The COVID-19 pandemic has created several obstacles for researchers, with labs operating only for essential research. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)


Medical professionals discuss inequities in health care at UCLA symposium

The COVID-19 pandemic is a public health crisis but it is important to consider racial and ethnic disparities in the health care industry, UCLA professors said at a virtual event on Saturday. Read more...

Photo: UCLA hosted its 25th annual health care symposium, in which a range of medical professionals spoke on topics including racism, health disparities, mental health and incarceration in health care. (Daily Bruin file photo)


UCLA center to use $2M donation to support, further develop Taiwan Studies Program

A UCLA center received a $2 million donation that will help create a program to teach students about Taiwanese culture and history, UCLA Newsroom announced Tuesday. Read more...

Photo: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan donated $2 million to the UCLA Asia Pacific Center, which the center plans to use to create a new program called “Taiwan in the World” and support the Taiwan Studies Program. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)




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