Tuesday, June 30

State legislature passes budget with funding increase for UC

The California State Legislature approved a state budget Monday to increase the UC’s funding by approximately $350 million for the upcoming fiscal year. Legislators will negotiate with Gov. Read more...

Photo: The UC flag is raised. The California State Legislature approved a budget Monday that increases the University’s funding by approximately $350 million for the upcoming fiscal year. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)


Dancer University teaches local salsa, bachata classes students don’t want to drop

After teaching Latin dances for 16 years, UCLA alumnus Nicole Gil is looking to build community in Westwood through new classes. Dancer University, a Los Angeles-based Latin dance organization, hosted a salsa and bachata class in Westwood on May 23. Read more...

Photo: The exterior of the Wolfsglen is pictured. Dance instructor Nicole Gil said the restaurant asked to partner with her after seeing strong attendance at her beginner salsa and bachata classes in Broxton Plaza. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)



Erickson, Goldsmith advance to November general for California Senate District 24

Democrats John Erickson and Brian Goldsmith will proceed to the November general election for California State Senate District 24, which encompasses UCLA’s campus and surrounding communities. Read more...

Photo: The California state flag is raised. Democrats John Erickson and Brian Goldsmith will proceed to the November general election for California State Senate District 24, which encompasses UCLA’s campus and surrounding communities. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)


‘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...

Photo: Chancellor Julio Frenk is pictured at the 11 a.m. commencement ceremony. Frenk urged graduating students to not allow disagreements to cause division among the UCLA community during the event. (Chenrui Zhang/Daily Bruin staff)



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...

Photo: ACT preparation books are stacked on a shelf. A UC-wide faculty board will reconsider its stance on requiring standardized testing for first-year admissions, the group announced Thursday. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)