Students can now pay for parking in any campus lot through a smartphone app called Parkmobile. UCLA Parking Services made the Parkmobile app available for all campus parking facilities in March. The app was previously only available for parking near residence halls during winter, said parking services director Lisa Koerbling. Drivers can download the app […]
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UC reduces investment in oil companies linked to Dakota Access pipeline
The University of California has reduced its investments in two oil companies with ties to the Dakota Access pipeline. UC spokesperson Claire Doan said in an email that the University has reduced investments in Energy Transfer Partners Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. and other fossil fuel companies as part of its broader investment strategy, which follows […]
Graduate student dies in Weyburn Terrace apartment
A graduate student from China died in her Weyburn Terrace apartment on March 27. Liu (Lisa) Yang, a third-year student in the Physics and Biology in Medicine graduate program, was found unresponsive Monday night after UCPD officers were asked to check on her, according to a statement from Victoria Sork, dean of the life sciences […]
Musician, philanthropist Herb Alpert to receive UCLA Medal
Herb Alpert, a musician and philanthropist, will be awarded the university’s highest honor in June, UCLA officials announced Wednesday. Chancellor Gene Block will present Alpert, who has donated to and supported UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for years, with the UCLA Medal on June 16 at the school of music’s inaugural commencement ceremony. The […]
Pace of play key in NCAA second-round matchup between UCLA, Cincinnati
Only 10 teams in the nation have posted 30 wins this season, and two of them will face off Sunday when UCLA (30-4) , the South region’s No. 3 seed, and Cincinnati (30-5), the No. 6 seed, meet in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Quick breakdown The Bruins are 3.5-point favorites, according to […]
Police find bodies in car on Veteran Avenue, suspect murder-suicide
This post was updated on March 15 at 2:30 p.m. Police discovered the bodies of a man and a woman in a parked car on Veteran Avenue on Wednesday morning. Authorities are investigating the death of the man and woman, who were in their 80s, as a murder-suicide, said a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson. […]
Toy company Mattel donates $50 million to UCLA children’s hospital
UCLA’s children’s hospital is establishing clinical and research centers and expanding hospital capacities, following a $50 million donation. Mattel, a toy company based in California, donated to UCLA to allow more families to seek treatment at the Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA, Chancellor Gene Block said in an email to the UCLA community. The donation […]