Thursday, July 9

The UCLA Law Behind Bars Data Project informs public of carceral institution data

This post was updated Jan. 9 at 3:56 p.m. The UCLA Law Behind Bars Data Project found that the COVID-19 pandemic had a disproportionate effect on incarcerated populations. Read more...

Photo: The School of Law is pictured. The Behind Bars Data Project, founded by professor of law Sharon Dolovich, found that, during the pandemic, there was a lack of reporting on deaths in detention systems. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Transfer Bruin Day welcomes incoming students to campus through various events

Hundreds of prospective transfer students attended Transfer Bruin Day on Saturday to get their first authentic Bruin experience. UCLA hosted a University Welcome with Chancellor Gene Block and an information fair to answer questions on academic life, financial aid and campus resources. Read more...

Photo: Students are pictured exploring Transfer Bruin Day. Prospective transfer students visited booths for information and campus resources. (Shane Yu/Daily Bruin)



Raising Cane’s gives rise to a new chicken shop in Westwood

This post was updated May 17 at 12:01 a.m.  Raising Cane’s is coming to Westwood Village. The Louisiana-based chicken restaurant chain has secured a lease at 10946 Weyburn Avenue, which is at the intersection of Weyburn and Broxton avenues, according to the building’s property managers. Read more...

Photo: Broxton Avenue is pictured. Raising Cane’s will open in the future on the intersection of Weyburn and Broxton. (Daily Bruin file photo)



U.S. News and World Report ranks the UCLA School of Law as a top-15 law school

U.S. News and World Report ranked the UCLA School of Law as a top-15 law school for the fourth year in a row. U.S. News releases an annual ranking assessing law school quality using a variety of factors, including faculty resources, bar exam passage rate and employment outcomes following graduation. Read more...

Photo: UCLA School of Law (pictured) has been ranked a top-15 law school nationally for the fourth year in a row, according to U.S. News and World Report. (Daily Bruin file photo)


UCLA School of Medicine rises in national rankings for primary care and research

This post was updated May 14 at 9:36 p.m. The David Geffen School of Medicine ranked 10th in primary care and tied in 18th for research in a 2023-2024 ranking of medical schools nationwide by U.S. Read more...

Photo: The David Geffen School of Medicine is pictured. In a 2023-2024 nationwide ranking of medical schools by U.S. News and World Report released Thursday, the School of Medicine ranked in the top 20 for both primary care and research. (Daily Bruin file photo)