This post was updated July 12 at 7:39 p.m. The federal government’s proposal to overhaul research grant funding processes could have detrimental effects on scientific research, UCLA researchers said. Read more...
Photo: A research laboratory is featured. Researchers warn that politicians lack the scientific knowledge needed to make the important decisions on grant funding required if the revision is passed. (Selin Filiz/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated July 12 at 7:35 p.m. UCLA laid off 27 employees in its digital and technology services department and eliminated their positions in late June. Read more...
Photo: Hands type on a keyboard. UCLA laid off 27 employees in its digital and technology solutions department in late June. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)
This post was updated July 5 at 10:18 p.m. A UC-sponsored state bill that would place a $12 billion research bond on the ballot will not appear in the November election unless lawmakers reach an agreement. Read more...
Photo: A researcher works in a lab. Senate Bill 895 made it through several legislative hurdles but failed to make it to the State Assembly floor by the June 25 deadline for measures to qualify for the ballot. (Daily Bruin file photo)
An activist and Westwood restaurant owner raised awareness about historical and current conflicts in Iran at a Thursday luncheon. The most recent United States-Iran conflict began Feb. Read more...
Photo: Farahanipour speaks at Delphi Greek Restaurant and Bar. The Iranian American activist discussed historical and present conflicts in Iran on Thursday. (Chenrui Zhang/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated June 9 at 2:10 p.m. Democratic incumbent Ted Lieu and Republican challenger Houston Brignano will face off in November for California’s 36th congressional district, which includes UCLA and surrounding areas. Read more...
Photo: The United States Capitol is pictured. Democratic incumbent Ted Lieu will face off against Republican challenger Houston Brignano in the November general election to represent California’s 36th congressional district. (Myka Fromm/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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...
Photo: A “Know Your Rights” card is pictured. The Immigrant Rights Project is a student-run initiative under the UCLA School of Law’s El Centro Legal Projects that provides legal education to Los Angeles immigrants. (Ruby Galbraith/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated June 7 at 9:19 p.m. UCLA students interning in Washington, D.C., this year navigated anti-immigration enforcement protests, congressional budget negotiations during appropriations season and uncertainty surrounding federal funding. Read more...
Photo: The California State Capitol is pictured. UCLA students interning in Washington, D.C., this year faced protests and federal funding uncertainty. (Edward Ho/Daily Bruin)
