A UCLA study published July 31 found that one in five California residents over the age of 65 have incomes above the federal poverty line, but still cannot afford a “decent standard of living.” The study conducted by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research found about 772,000 older adults are ineligible for aid programs, […]
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UC Regents endowment yields 7.2 percent return
The University of California Regents endowment yielded a return of 7.2 percent for the fiscal year ending June 30, according to data released by the Chief Investment Officer of the Regents Friday. UC Regents endowment, which consists of $8.9 billion in assets, crossed its benchmark return of 3.5 percent. At the end of last fiscal […]
UCLA enrollment rate for 2015 remains at same level as previous year
The number of incoming first-year students at UCLA in 2015 – both resident and nonresident – will stay about the same, according to new enrollment data released by the University of California. This is in line with UC President Janet Napolitano’s announcement in March about capping nonresident enrollment at UCLA and UC Berkeley. At UC […]
State Senate committee approves appointees to UC Board of Regents
A state Senate committee unanimously approved three appointees to the University of California Board of Regents on Wednesday. The Senate Rules Committee approved the appointments of Eloy Ortiz Oakley, superintendent-president of Long Beach City College, former Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez and Gareth Elliott, the former legislative affairs secretary in Gov. Jerry Brown’s office. All […]
David Geffen School of Medicine appoints interim dean
The David Geffen School of Medicine announced Wednesday that it has named Dr. Kelsey Martin, the executive vice dean and associate vice chancellor, as the school’s new interim dean beginning Sept. 1. Martin joined the UCLA faculty in 1999 and is a professor in biological chemistry, psychiatry and biobehavioral science at the David Geffen School […]
USAC withdraws from United States Student Association
The undergraduate student government withdrew Monday from the United States Student Association, a national student-led organization that aims to organize students to address issues at local, state and federal levels. In the 7-2-1 vote, six Bruins United and one independent councilmember voted to withdraw from USSA. Two LET’S ACT! councilmembers voted against withdrawing and an […]
USAC considers withdrawing from United States Student Association
The undergraduate student government will vote on Aug. 17 on a motion to withdraw membership from the United States Student Association. USSA is a national student-led organization that aims to organize students to address issues at the local, state and federal levels. Zach Helder, external vice president of the Undergraduate Students Association Council, said USAC […]