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April 22, 2025 11:52 p.m.Former Bruins reflect on decisions, process of transferring out of UCLA
For some students who attend the No. 1 public university in the nation – and the most applied-to school in the United States – the reality does not always match the dream.
By Alisha Hassanali and Vivian Stein
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April 22, 2025 11:41 p.m.UCLA admitted students’ weekend programs instructed to remove exclusive wording
Luisa Ortiz never thought her team would have to change the name of the Latinx Admit Weekend.
The weekend is open to all newly admitted Bruins, with a focus on building community and offering support for incoming students from Latino backgrounds.
By Vivian Stein and Amanda Velasco
Academics
April 13, 2025 11:21 p.m.Symposium discusses social, health challenges facing LGBTQ+ community
Panelists called for research-informed LGBTQ+ health advocacy at the UCLA Center for LGBTQ+ Advocacy, Research and Health’s second annual Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Research Symposium on March 18.
By Vivian Stein
News
March 27, 2025 5:02 p.m.UC Board of Regents hears public comment on staff wages, antisemitism initiative
The UC Board of Regents heard public comment from community members calling on the University to raise staff wages and take stronger action against campus antisemitism last week.
By Vivian Stein
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March 13, 2025 9:20 p.m.UC faces over $270M in proposed budget cuts, threatening personnel and programs
Experts said Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget cuts to the University could harm student enrollment and education quality.
The UC is facing over $270 million in budget cuts for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which could lead to reductions in course offerings and academic support services, according to the UC website.
By Alexandra Crosnoe and Vivian Stein
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Feb. 1, 2025 7:33 p.m.Experts discuss fentanyl’s role in overdose deaths, share prevention plans
California had over 7,000 opioid-related overdose deaths in 2022. Nearly 87% of them were linked to fentanyl.
Overdose deaths among young people have been rising for years, said Joseph Friedman, a resident physician and substance abuse researcher at UC San Diego.
By Vivian Stein
Academics
Jan. 31, 2025 6:00 p.m.Regents discuss FAFSA changes for mixed-status families, policing reform for UC
SAN FRANCISCO – The UC Board of Regents heard a statement from UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk and discussed new university initiatives, safety plans and updates on academic programs at its Jan.
By Vivian Stein
Higher Education
Jan. 28, 2025 11:06 p.m.Members of UC community shares concerns about divestment, wages with the board
SAN FRANCISCO – The UC Board of Regents heard public comment from community members calling on the University to divest from companies associated with the Israeli military and to increase wages for nonrepresented UC employees.
By Vivian Stein
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