For the past several years, the University of California has experienced a dynamic of sharp state budget cuts that have been absorbed primarily by increasing tuition – a funding model that a recent report says is unsustainable. Read more...
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April 5, 2:22 am
Report says tuition hikes unsustainable, proposes methods to reform funding
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April 4, 9:51 pm
Lawsuit challenges Luskin Center project’s tax exemptions
Local nonprofit Save Westwood Village and others filed a lawsuit with the Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday to oppose UCLA’s planned Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference and Guest Center – the second lawsuit regarding the center in the past year. Read more...
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April 4, 1:41 am
School of Dentistry gains $11 million through another donation from advocacy group
The UCLA School of Dentistry recently received $11 million from an L.A.-based child advocacy group to expand the scope of its dental care services in Los Angeles County, especially for low-income children and pregnant women. Read more...
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April 4, 1:40 am
The We Speak English Project fosters conversational learning of language
At just 19 years old, Matt Wright found doctors, engineers and chemists calling him “professor.” Wright said he felt undeserving of this title, even though he was helping the professionals learn to speak English. Read more...
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April 4, 1:33 am
Struggling computer store, restaurants highlight need for ASUCLA to control costs
Lower-than-expected revenues at North Campus eateries and the student union computer store this year will most likely cause Associated Students UCLA to make adjustments in its services and management for the 2013-2014 school year, according to officials. Read more...
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April 3, 1:43 am
Charges against UCLA political science professor dismissed
The district attorney case against UCLA political science professor Michael Lofchie, regarding a conflict of interest in the hiring of an employee, was dismissed last month after a judge ruled that University of California educators were exempt from the government code in question. Read more...
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April 2, 1:07 am
UCLA departments continue switch to online evaluations
Most UCLA departments and programs have switched from paper to online evaluations for students to assess their instructors and courses, though some faculty members are hesitant about the change. Read more...