A rising fourth-year student from University of California, Berkeley will serve as the 2018-2019 student advisor to the UC Board of Regents. Edward Huang, an applied mathematics student, will succeed UCLA alumnus Rafi Sands and become the second person to hold this position. The student advisor position was created by the regents in January 2016 […]
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UC approves tuition decrease for first time in nearly two decades
The University of California Board of Regents voted to decrease tuition for in-state students for the first time in almost 20 years. The regents confirmed an $8.7 billion spending plan for the 2018-2019 school year Wednesday, including a $60 student fee decrease. The reduction brings base academic tuition and fees for residents down to $12,570. […]
UCLA Extension partnership creates educational program for underserved community
Some adults said they want to continue their education because they want to successfully showcase why their skills and experience are useful to potential employers. UCLA Extension, an institution affiliated with UCLA that offers career and educational programs, partnered with PUENTE Learning Center, an organization that offers educational programs to adults and children in Los […]
UC admits greater number of transfers, out-of-state students for fall 2018
The University of California admitted a higher number of community college transfer students and out-of-state students than previous years for fall 2018, according to early enrollment numbers released Wednesday. UCLA admitted 474 fewer freshmen but 51 more transfer students than last year. Overall, UCLA accepted students from 109 in-state community colleges. The UC faced pressure […]
UCLA faculty member remembered for contributions to LGBTQ studies, dance
Doran George had a distinctive and infectious laugh that their friends and colleagues said was outrageous. “Anybody that you speak to could mimic their laugh. It was pure joy and you never knew when it was coming,” said Dan Froot, a professor in the world arts and cultures/dance department. “It would come in the middle […]
Excessive heat warning issued to residents in Los Angeles area
Los Angeles will continue to see high temperatures through Saturday, according to weather officials. The National Weather Service issued an weather alert Friday warning Los Angeles residents of excessive heat expected to continue through 9 p.m. Saturday. The alert said record temperature highs are likely, with inland regions reaching temperatures of up to 106 degrees […]
UC retains management of Los Alamos nuclear laboratory with new contract
The University of California will continue to manage the Los Alamos National Laboratory alongside two new partners. The U.S. Department of Energy awarded a decade-long, $25 billion contract to the new Triad National Security LLC, formed by the UC, Texas A&M University and Battelle Memorial Institute in June. Texas A&M said in a statement that […]