The second part of the California DREAM Act is on its way to Gov. Jerry Brown's desk after approval by the state Senate and Assembly last week, despite concerns that the legislation will increase state expenditures at a time of budget constraints. Read more...
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September 6, 2:07 am
DREAM Act sent to Governor
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September 3, 5:59 pm
As reports surface of UCLA student Chris Jeon fighting with rebels in Libya, former roommate feels shock, concern
About a week ago, Cody Soto and Ross McCray dropped their close friend Chris Jeon off at Los Angeles International Airport.
Soto had one thought on his mind: "I just watched my friend go into war. Did I just do that?" Read more...
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August 29, 7:35 am
Engineering 1A building demolition begins, to be replaced by modernized facility
A wrecking ball began knocking down parts of the Engineering 1A building Aug. 22, ending six decades of history for the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science and paving the way for what officials say will be a more modernized facility. Read more...
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The Engineering 1A building stands in ruins on Aug. 22 during its first day of demolition.
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August 29, 7:27 am
A $10 million donation to the School of Law by Lowell Milken will proceed as planned despite controversy
Opposition by a member of the UCLA business law faculty to the naming of a new institute after businessman and alumnus Lowell Milken will not lead to a change in plans, UCLA officials said last week. Read more...
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August 22, 1:27 am
UCLA Anderson School of Management revises MBA curriculum
After several years of working at a Wall Street financial firm, Charlotte Baxter came to the conclusion that a career in finance was not for her. Read more...
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UCLA Anderson School of Management has rolled out a series of curriculum changes for the upcoming year, including new certificate programs.
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August 15, 1:24 am
UCLA will hire 400 new TAs this year
Hundreds of new teaching assistants will be hired at UCLA this year, but some graduate students are expressing skepticism about the long-term security of these positions. Read more...
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August 15, 1:09 am
Hispanic Youth Institute aims to empower high school students through college program at UCLA
The Hispanic Youth Institute held its third annual college empowerment program at UCLA for 106 high school students last week. Read more...
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Software engineer Heriberto Reynoso speaks to high school students as part of the Hispanic Youth Institute’s college empowerment program.