Thursday, April 23

Former UCLA student sentenced for involvement in US Capitol riots

This post was updated Oct. 20 at 11:26 p.m. A federal court judge sentenced a former UCLA student to 3 1/2 years in prison Wednesday for his involvement in the Jan. Read more...

Photo: The U.S. Capitol is pictured. Christian Secor, a former UCLA student, joined by several other protesters, infiltrated the Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Q&A: Director Elizabeth Gonzalez discusses UCLA’s ‘ambitious yet attainable’ HSI goal

UCLA’s inaugural Hispanic-Serving Institution Director Elizabeth Gonzalez sat down with the Daily Bruin to discuss her qualifications, the university’s goal, her priorities as the HSI director and recommendations from the Hispanic-Serving Institution Task Force. Read more...

Photo: Elizabeth Gonzalez (pictured) was appointed as the inaugural Hispanic-Serving Institution director by the chancellor’s office in June. (Courtesy of Alberto Moreno)



UCLA professor Dr. Arleen Brown elected to National Academy of Medicine

The National Academy of Medicine selected Dr. Arleen Brown as part of its 2022 cohort, the academy announced Monday. According to the announcement, election to the National Academy of Medicine is one of the highest honors for a health professional. Read more...

Photo: Dr. Arleen Brown, a professor of medicine in the division of general internal medicine and health services research, is pictured. Brown was elected to the National Academy of Medicine on Monday. (Courtesy of UCLA Health)


UCLA community denounces LA City Council members following racist comments

UCLA community members criticized members of the Los Angeles City Council – including a former UCLA faculty member – who made racist remarks in a leaked recording. Read more...

Photo: Los Angeles City Hall is pictured. The Los Angeles City Council canceled its Friday meeting amid pressure on Councilmembers Kevin de León and Gil Cedillo to resign. (Daily Bruin file photo)