The Daily Bruin earned more than a dozen honors across several categories at a regional and national journalism competition in April. The Bruin received 20 Mark of Excellence honors from the Society of Professional Journalists. The awards recognize works in print, radio, television and online collegiate journalism. Winners for the Region 11 competition were announced […]
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College admissions scandal elicits proposal of new bills by California lawmakers
Experts said state bills proposed in response to the college admissions cheating scandal may not have immediate effects on the role wealth plays in the college admissions process. California lawmakers proposed a package of bills on March 28 in response to the recent college admissions scandal uncovered March 12. These bills were aimed at addressing […]
Donation to UCLA will fund medical plaza renovations, biomedical research
A science-focused philanthropic foundation gifted $20 million to UCLA, a university press release announced Tuesday. The W. M. Keck Foundation donated to the university to fund the renovation of the UCLA Medical Plaza, an outpatient care center at UCLA. The gift will also contribute to UCLA biomedical research grants. The W. M. Keck Foundation has […]
Record label founder donates $1 million for art and music school scholarships
A philanthropist donated $1 million to provide scholarships for art and music students, a university press release announced Thursday. Jerry Moss, who co-founded A&M Records with Herb Alpert, gifted the donation to UCLA’s Moss Scholars program, which has awarded full-tuition scholarships to art and music students for 15 years. The UCLA Chancellor’s Centennial Scholars Match […]
Study shows increase in state funding for universities over past year
State funding for higher education increased nationwide last year, but may not have a substantial impact on the University of California, according to researchers from an annual survey. The Grapevine survey, a joint project undertaken by the Center for the Study of Education Policy at Illinois State University and the State Higher Education Executive Officers, […]
UC advises staff traveling in China against use of WeChat and WhatsApp
The University of California distributed a warning to staff in January advising against the use of communication platforms such as WeChat and WhatsApp for those traveling in China. The UC received the advisory notice from WorldAware, a risk management company the UC consults with, said Myla Edmond, director of marketing and communications for the UC […]