UCLA researchers identified specific genes associated with an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer. Researchers from UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, Cedars-Sinai Cancer and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute identified 25 genes associated with higher chances of developing ovarian cancer. Read more...
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May 22, 11:47 pm
New assistant dean of School of the Arts and Architecture to begin role in June
A UCLA alumnus was appointed the new assistant dean for the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture, according to a press release Wednesday. Michael Chung, who graduated from UCLA with a bachelor’s degree in English, will take over for the current assistant dean, Guy Custis, on June 3. Read more...
Photo: Michael Chung, a UCLA alumnus, was appointed as the new assistant dean for the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture. Chung, who graduated from UCLA with a bachelor’s degree in English, will take over for the current assistant dean on June 3. (Daily Bruin file photo)
A Closer Look, Campus, News
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May 22, 11:45 pm
New policy aims to prevent misrepresentation, disruption of service animals
UCLA updated its animal access policy to clarify which animals are allowed in campus buildings after several students attempted to pass off their dogs as service dogs. Read more...
Photo: UCLA updated its policy for animals on campus after several students and visitors attempted to pass off their animals as service dogs. The policy will not affect campus therapy dogs events.(Niveda Tennety/Daily Bruin)
News, Science & Health
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May 22, 11:42 pm
Research shows teenagers may exert more effort to achieve goals than adults do
Teenagers are more willing to do physical work than adults, a new study from UCLA psychologists suggests. In a study published in April and led by UCLA professor of psychology Adriana Galván, researchers determined teenagers may be more willing to exert more physical effort to accomplish a task or goal than young adults. Read more...
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May 22, 11:37 pm
Amendments to housing, residential councils’ constitution include change to stipends
Residential student officials can receive increased retroactive pay this year following constitutional changes to officials’ stipends. The On-Campus Housing Council and the Resident Government Council, which oversee student representative governments on the Hill, approved the retroactive pay increase when ratifying their new governing document Feb. Read more...
Photo: The On-Campus Housing Council and Resident Government Council, which are some of the governing bodies of the Hill, voted to ratify a new constitution on Feb. 26. The constitution will change student representative stipends amounts. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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May 22, 12:21 am
UCLA art department establishes new chair position with $2 million grant
UCLA received $2 million to establish a new chair position at the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture, a university press release announced May 14. Read more...
Photo: Lynda and Stewart Resnick, co-owners of The Wonderful Company, awarded UCLA with $2 million to establish a new chair position at the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture. (Daily Bruin file photo)
News, Westwood
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May 22, 12:20 am
Palisociety hotel opens for UCLA students, families in Westwood Village
A new hotel opened in Westwood this month. Palisociety, a real estate development and hospitality operating company, opened the Palihotel in Westwood Village on May 8. Read more...
Photo: Palihotel opened in Westwood Village on May 8. This is the fifth hotel that Palisociety, a real estate development and hospitality operating company, has opened in Los Angeles, with other locations in West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Melrose and Culver City. (Lauren Man/Daily Bruin)