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May 1, 9:12 am

UCLA club aims to widen Arab American representation in medicine

A UCLA club is offering support to Arab American students looking to pursue careers in healthcare. UCLA’s National Arab American Medical Association NextGen chapter provides students with resources, events and advice on how to be competitive when applying for health-related graduate programs, said Alex Ottersbach, president of NAAMA. Read more...

Photo: NAAMA NextGen at UCLA provides students with resources, events and advice on how to be competitive when applying for health-related graduate programs. (Courtesy of NAAMA NextGen at UCLA)

Campus, Los Angeles, National, News, Science & Health

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April 27, 7:32 pm

Climate Justice Forum speakers weigh AI environmental cost, sustainability outlook

While artificial intelligence can damage the environment, it also has the potential to promote sustainability, climate experts said during a Wednesday forum at Kerckhoff Grand Salon. Read more...

Photo: Panelists speak at the 2026 Climate Justice Forum, which aimed to raise awareness and foster dialogue about current environmental justice issues, especially with the rise of AI. (Charlie Hamilton/Daily Bruin)

A Closer Look, Los Angeles, News, Science & Health

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April 26, 10:48 pm

On ‘equitable care’: LGBTQIA+ SoCal Health Conference targets access, education

Healthcare providers emphasized the importance of supporting LGBTQ+ patients amid federal rollbacks on the community’s access to care at an April 19 UCLA conference. The 11th annual LGBTQIA+ SoCal Health Conference brought together UCLA physicians, medical students and community members to discuss gender-affirming care, mental health and policy issues in the LGBTQ+ community. Read more...

Photo: The organizers of the event are pictured. The 11th annual LGBTQIA+ SoCal Health Conference brought together UCLA physicians, medical students and community members to discuss gender-affirming care, mental health and policy issues in the LGBTQ+ community. (Courtesy of Ruchi Agashe and Anne d’Aquino)

A Closer Look, Campus, News, Science & Health, Student Government

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April 24, 7:45 pm

Spring Into Wellness event features resources, activities promoting student health

This post was updated April 26 at 10:17 p.m. Hundreds of students attended Spring Into Wellness – the Student Wellness Commission’s Friday Bruin Health Week event – April 17. Read more...

Photo: The SWC event had a petting zoo with chickens and ducks. The event was part of a week-long campaign that included events that aim to provide education and accessible resources supporting student health. (Courtesy of Nicholas Mouchawar)

Campus, News, Science & Health

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April 22, 6:22 pm

Foodie Fair features snacks, health awareness to community

Kombucha, frozen greek yogurt and other free snacks summoned hundreds of students to Wilson Plaza for a healthy food fair April 14. UCLA Total Wellness Magazine – a student-run health and wellness publication under the Student Wellness Commission – hosted Foodie Fair, an annual event featuring health-conscious snacks, April 14. Read more...

Photo: Many free snacks were given out during the 2026 Foodie Fair, an annual event featuring health-conscious snacks and part of SWC’s Health Week. (Nicholas Mouchawar/Daily Bruin)

A Closer Look, Academics, Campus, News, Science & Health

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April 21, 6:02 pm

UCLA CaHPSA, Student Health Network host fair to promote health literacy

This post was updated April 21 at 11:03 p.m. Health-centered UCLA student organizations hosted a fair promoting health literacy at Ackerman Union on Thursday. The California Health Professional Student Alliance at UCLA – which advocates for healthcare equity – hosted the event in collaboration with the Student Wellness Commission’s Student Health Network, a coalition of health-related campus clubs. Read more...

Photo: Bruin Vision Project, Club Wellbeing and Latinx Pre-Dental society are pictured from left to right at the health fair promoting various parts of health literacy from eye health to mental health to representation. (Crystal Tompkins/Daily Bruin senior staff)


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