UC Regents preview – May 10-12

The University of California Board of Regents will discuss the student housing initiative, the establishment of the Geffen Academy and vote on the appointment of several administrators, among other action items, at its meeting at the Sacramento Convention Center on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Tuesday The Committee on Grounds and Buildings will listen to updates […]

UCLA ranked No. 13 globally by Times Higher Education

UCLA is ranked No. 13 in the Times Higher Education World Reputation rankings for the second consecutive year, after dropping from 10th place in 2014 Every year, the Times Higher Education World Reputation, a ranking organization, publishes a list of 100 universities considered to be the most reputable by scholars. UCLA was ranked No. 10 […]

UC regent to remain board member despite ethical violations

A University of California doctor remained on the UC Board of Regents despite several ethical violations, in his attempts to negotiate a deal between his eye clinics and UCLA, according to a ProPublica article. ProPublica, a nonprofit news organization, found a confidential report that showed Dr. William De La Peña, a professor of ophthalmology and […]

UC fellowship offers students $12,000 grants to reduce tobacco hazards

University of California students can apply for fellowships that aim to reduce the health hazards and social costs of tobacco, as a part of a pilot program UC officials announced Monday. The UC Smoke and Tobacco-Free Student Fellowship program will offer four $12,000 grants to undergraduate and graduate students, according to a press release by […]

Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Janina Montero to retire

An associate vice chancellor will assume Janina Montero’s role as vice chancellor of Student Affairs after Montero retires July 1. As vice chancellor, Montero has overseen more than 20 departments and programs that aim to improve students’ quality of life beyond the classroom, including the Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center, the UCLA Career […]

New policy requires campus buildings to have gender inclusive restrooms

Every UCLA building renovated or constructed after July 2015 must have a gender-inclusive single-stall restroom, according to a university policy effective April 1. About 100 gender-inclusive restrooms already exist on campus, and about 100 more should be installed by mid-May under the policy, said Raja Bhattar, director of the UCLA Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgender […]

Q&A: UCLA law professor discusses focus on Native American law

Carole Goldberg, vice chancellor for academic personnel, enrolled in law school in 1968 with the intention of providing legal services to the poor. But after taking a seminar in Native American law and writing a paper that was cited by the U.S. Supreme Court, Goldberg decided to focus on Native American law. UCLA hired Goldberg […]