Two UCLA alumni were awarded the UCLA Medal, the university’s highest honor, at the chancellor’s residence Tuesday. Ralph and Shirley Shapiro received the honor from Chancellor Gene Block at a medal ceremony. The Shapiros have endowed over 12 faculty chairs through the Shapiro Family Charitable Foundation, according to a university press release. The UCLA Medal […]
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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 […]
USAC recap – April 2
The Undergraduate Students Association Council is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA. Council meetings take place every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Bruin Viewpoint Room and are open to all students. Watch a livestream of the meetings on the USAC Live! channel on YouTube. Public Comment: A California Public […]
Six candidates running in elections for GSA leadership positions
The Graduate Students Association will hold elections for its leadership roles Wednesday to April 16. Two of four positions are uncontested. A complete roster of the six candidates is listed below. Richard Tran, GSA Election Board chair, said he hopes the election will serve as an opportunity for graduate students to come together and get more involved […]
Survey attributes increase in law school applications to recent political climate
More students may be applying to law school in response to recent controversies in national politics, a survey found. A survey by Kaplan Test Prep in February surveyed law school admissions officers and found political climate was an important factor in the increase in law school applications in the U.S. Law school applications increased by […]
Economics concentration offers students small class sizes, professional skills
A concentration in the economics department aims to enable undergraduates to explore the field of value investing through a specialized curriculum. Students must apply to join the concentration, which allows them to take three courses that focus on value investing through fall and winter quarter. The concentration, which is in a three year pilot phase, […]
Chancellor Gene Block supports switching UCLA to semester system
Chancellor Gene Block said he thinks UCLA should change to a semester system. At a meeting with the Daily Bruin editorial board during week 10 of winter quarter, Block said he thinks changing from a quarter system could reduce stress for students. In a semester system, classes could have reading days before exams and give […]