Wednesday, May 27

Buddhist studies at top of its class

UCLA is a university that houses one of the most diverse student populations in the nation, and it acknowledges and explores the diversity of its students, faculty and the community at large with various programs that study themes like religion and nationality. Read more...


Social Security plan debated for younger generation

This past March, the U.S. Senate voted 100-0 on a resolution that said improving Social Security is “a vital national priority.” But Congress has not been as unanimous in agreeing on a set plan to improve the United States’ largest government entitlement program. Read more...


Students gain insight into labor relations

The Collective Bargaining Education Project, initiated by UCLA’s Labor Center with the support of United Teachers Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Unified School District, aims to teach students the importance of labor relations by giving them a simulated experience in labor negotiations. Read more...


Security measures proposed

A series of data thefts at the University of California over the past two years that compromised the personal information of hundreds of thousands of students and Californians has pushed administrators to investigate new security measures and prompted Sen. Read more...


News briefs

L.A. area museums in search of leaders Two of the city’s premiere art museums are in search of new leaders. The J. Paul Getty Museum lost its director last October when Deborah Gribbon, who held the post since 2000, resigned, citing differences with trust President Barry Munitz. Read more...



Students run, bike and swim around UCLA for charity

Early Sunday morning, a lively crowd of 200 gathered near the Intramural Field. By 6:30 a.m., the sun was barely rising above Royce Hall and the grass was wet with dew as participants busily stretched, checked their bikes, and numbered their arms with permanent markers. Read more...