Wednesday, April 22

California university faculty discuss recent drops in community college enrollment

This post was updated Jan. 11 at 12:40 a.m. Prospective students, especially those with dependents, are beginning to wonder whether reading poetry and doing geometry is worth quitting their job, said Luke Wood, chief diversity officer at San Diego State University. Read more...

Photo: Royce Hall is pictured. Following the COVID-19 pandemic and its financial difficulties, California community colleges have seen decreased enrollment as individuals focus on earnings rather than education. (Daily Bruin file photo)


UAW agrees to involve third-party mediation in bargaining process with UC

This post was updated Dec. 13 at 4:19 p.m. The University of California and the United Auto Workers union agreed Friday to enter private negotiations mediated by a neutral third party. Read more...

Photo: A United Auto Workers’ strike protest outside Pritzker Hall in November. The union has agreed to enter a third-party negotiation process with the University of California as it seeks higher wages and better working conditions. (Ilan Berdy/Daily Bruin)


UCLA Extension partners with Google to provide free career service program

An upcoming collaboration between UCLA Extension and Google will provide a no-cost career service program structured to support underserved communities in Los Angeles. The collaboration will launch in 2023, offering career services and courses in high-demand STEM fields – including data analytics, information technology support, project management and computer automation – through the Python programming language and various design program platforms. Read more...

Photo: Royce Hall is pictured. A new collaboration with UCLA Extension and Google will provide new learning opportunities in multiple STEM subjects. (Daily Bruin file photo)


UCLA’s December First Thursdays ignites holiday spirit in the Westwood community

Nearly 2,000 Bruins and Westwood residents gathered on Broxton Avenue to celebrate winter and the holidays at UCLA’s December First Thursdays event. Launched earlier this year, UCLA and the Westwood Village Improvement Association host First Thursdays every month with the aim to strengthen UCLA’s connection to the Westwood community. Read more...

Photo: Students skate on an iceless skating rink temporarily installed in Westwood on Dec. 1. December’s First Thursdays event featured activities and art celebrating winter and the holiday season. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin)



UCLA staff block De Neve dining hall entry amid protest for free tuition, dining

This post was updated Dec. 8 at 4:48 p.m. UCLA staff blocked entry to De Neve Residential Restaurant on Wednesday following a protest by students advocating for free tuition and dining from the University of California. Read more...

Photo: UCLA staff block students’ entry to De Neve Residential Restaurant following a protest by student organizers attempting to allow students to eat for free and calling for free tuition and dining from the University of California. (Constanza Montemayor/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Dean of Luskin School of Public Affairs to step down, continue work as faculty

UCLA announced Gary Segura would step down from his position as dean of the Luskin School of Public Affairs in a message sent to the Luskin School’s staff and faculty Thursday. Read more...

Photo: The Luskin School of Public Affairs is pictured. Gary Segura, the dean of the Luskin School, will step down from his position at the end of the year to work as faculty. (Daily Bruin file photo)