A green energy project that originated in a UCLA classroom has come to light on Ackerman patio. Two new tables equipped with solar-powered charging stations, LED lights, four outlets and USB sockets now sit on the patio outside the Ackerman first level back doors. Read more...
Photo: Two newly installed tables in the Ackerman Student Union patio outside the first-level fod court use solar energy to power a charging station. The tables are part of a student-run project.
Her 10-year-old grandson prays every night that someday, he will be able to attend UCLA. His inspiration is his 54-year-old grandmother, Hazel Reed. Read more...
Photo: Hazel Reed, a 54-year-old grandmother and third-year Afro-American studies student, decided she would continue her education at the age of 50.
The student regent represents all 230,000 students in the University of California system on the UC Board of Regents. The 26-person group governs the University, decides how to spend its money, sets tuition levels and makes other important decisions that affect the UC. Read more...
Local hot dog chain Fab Hot Dogs opened its doors in Westwood Tuesday, in the space previously occupied by Socko’s Subs. The restaurant, located at 920 Broxton Ave., marks the chain’s first expansion beyond its original location in Reseda, Calif. Read more...
Photo: Fab Hot Dogs opened in Westwood on Tuesday on Broxton Avenue.
Wayne Smutz, executive director of Penn State University's World Campus and associate vice president for academic outreach, was named as the new dean of continuing education and UCLA Extension. Read more...
At least one person was detained by police in Westwood Thursday while protesting a recent verdict that declared neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman not guilty for the death of Florida teen Trayvon Martin. Read more...
Photo: Los Angeles police officers gathered on the corner of Westwood Boulevard and Lindbrook Drive, where they detained at least one protester Thursday evening.
The University of California Board of Regents reached a settlement Thursday with a UCLA head and neck surgeon who filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against the UC last year. Read more...
Photo: The UC Board of Regents settled a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by UCLA surgeon Dr. Christian Head last year.
