Outside guests to campus released two mice inside Bruin Plate as a prank Sunday, according to a statement released by UCLA Dining Services. The mice were captured immediately, and UCLA Dining Services is working to address the misconduct, according to the statement. A video of the incident posted to the UCLA Memes for Sick AF […]
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Anderson School of Management Dean Judy Olian steps down
The dean of the UCLA Anderson School of Management is stepping down to lead another university. Judy Olian, who has served as Anderson’s dean since 2006, will be leaving her position at the end of the academic year to become the president of Quinnipiac University in Connecticut, said Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Scott Waugh […]
Engineering faculty honored by National Academy of Inventors
Several faculty from the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science were honored by the National Academy of Inventors on Friday. The National Academy of Inventors elected four faculty members from the school’s electrical and computer engineering department, including Henry Samueli, Subramanian Iyer, Alan Willson Jr. and Eli Yablonovitch. The National Academy of […]
UCLA cryptocurrency community explores the potential of blockchain
Students on campus are exploring different ways to use blockchain technology by creating new labs and clubs related to cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrencies are digital currencies that individuals or institutions can trade for value online. These currencies, such as bitcoin, are stored and transferred in secure and recorded transactions using a technology called blockchain. Every secure transfer […]
CALPIRG at UCLA members discuss free alternatives to textbooks
A research study on two- and four-year colleges showed that using openly licensed resources in place of textbooks could save students more than $100 per course. Colleges that switch to open educational resources would save students nationwide $1.5 billion a year in course material costs, according to a study released by the California Public Interest […]
UCLA TA claims department targeted him with threat of Title IX complaint
A graduate student is accusing the communication department of misusing the Title IX process to threaten him. The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights opened an investigation into UCLA on Wednesday for possible sexual harassment under Title IX, a department spokesman said. The investigation follows a complaint filed on behalf of Justin Gelzhiser, a […]
ASUCLA Board of Directors recap – Jan. 27
Associated Students UCLA is a multimillion-dollar organization that provides student services and activities the university does not fund. It oversees the Undergraduate Students Association Council, Graduate Students Association, Communications Board, campus services and enterprises. Board of Directors meetings are monthly and open to the public. Immediate Press Release: ASUCLA Executive Director Robert Williams will retire […]