Having managed the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since its inception more than 50 years ago, the University of California and its team of partners was awarded a new management contract for the prominent nuclear laboratory Tuesday.
Author Archives: Peach Indravudh
Partial-birth abortion ban upheld
The Supreme Court upheld Tuesday a 2003 federal law which bans partial-birth abortions ““ a law which has faced dissent from organizations and politicians that support abortion rights. The 5-4 decision, made by a court with a conservative majority, marks the first time since the ruling for Roe v. Wade established a woman’s right to […]
Regents meeting covers lab bid
During the UC Board of Regents meeting at UCLA on Thursday, the board covered issues including the bid for management of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and the discussion and approval of administrative compensation salaries. This came after a day where most discussion and action heatedly surrounded the topic of fee increases for both undergraduate […]
Regents discuss stem cell research, appoint administrators
Following a day where most actions and debates revolved around the topic of fee increases, the UC Board of Regents meeting at UCLA ended today as the regents covered issues that included an update on stem cell research around the university as well as the appointment of administrative positions and salaries. The meeting opened with […]
Fee hikes stir up discontent
In what University of California President Robert Dynes called an “agonizing decision,” the UC Board of Regents voted 13-6 Wednesday to increase undergraduate fees by 7 percent and up to 10 percent for professional students in the upcoming 2007-2008 school year ““ the fifth fee hike in the past six years. Some regents said they […]
Edwards greets UCLA
With “Edwards 08″ banners hanging in the background and students holding “I heart Edwards” signs, Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards spoke to about 1,000 people on the Kerckhoff Patio on Monday about reviving the United States’ role as a moral leader in the world. Though he briefly touched on higher education affordability, the former North […]
Edwards to talk on campus
About three months after launching his campaign to be the Democratic presidential candidate, former North Carolina senator and 2004 vice presidential contender John Edwards will be speaking today on campus as part of a March college tour. Kate Bedingfield, a spokeswoman for the Edwards campaign, said he plans to speak about major national issues as […]