Gov. Gavin Newsom signed California’s state budget for the upcoming fiscal year Monday, increasing the UC’s funding to $350 million. The budget also preserves a nearly $130 million deferral to the University until the 2027-28 fiscal year. Read more...
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June 26, 8:33 am
Bond with $350 million for student housing to appear on general election ballot
This post was updated June 26 at 3:42 p.m. Californians will vote on a bond that would allocate $350,000,000 to new affordable student housing projects in the November election. Senate Bill 417 – the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026 – passed the California State Senate and was approved by Gov. Read more...
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June 12, 10:11 pm
‘Lead with intellect, humility and heart’: Lessons from 2026 commencement speakers
This post was updated June 22 at 12:51 p.m. Speakers called on graduating students to stay resilient amid political division and academic challenges during the annual College of Letters and Science commencement ceremony Friday. Read more...
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June 11, 12:45 pm
UC faculty board reconsiders standardized testing policy amid readiness concerns
This post was updated June 11 at 3:24 p.m. A UC-wide faculty board will reconsider its stance on requiring standardized testing for first-year admissions, the group announced Thursday. Read more...
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June 10, 8:24 pm
Dental kit billing change attempts to address GI Bill gap for student veterans
This post was updated June 10 at 9:50 p.m. The UCLA School of Dentistry will adopt a new billing structure that aims to allow federal aid to cover student veterans’ dental kit fees next fall, following allegations that the university had obstructed students’ ability to access benefits. Read more...
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June 7, 4:06 pm
UCLA pilot program to expand opportunities for community college transfers
A program that will give some transfer students priority consideration for admission to UCLA is set to be implemented this fall. UCLA created the Associate Degree for Transfer Pilot Program in compliance with Assembly Bill 1291, which Gov. Read more...
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June 7, 3:57 pm
El Centro Legal Projects assist LA community, immigrants with advocacy, legal aid
Immigrant community members shared fears of detention, deportation and family separation with UCLA School of Law students at a “Know Your Rights” presentation last fall. But one interaction during the presentation – which students held in a South Central Los Angeles church – stood out to Katelyn Zou, who graduated from the School of Law this spring. Read more...