A family asking for money to pay for gas and medications has scammed students out of thousands of dollars, university police said. UCPD has received several reports of a family that asks students for money, saying their children are sick, said UCPD spokeswoman Nancy Greenstein. Greenstein said the family consists of either a mother and […]
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Former Ireland president to speak for Luskin Lecture Series
The former president of Ireland will give a lecture on international conflicts resulting from climate change next Tuesday as part of the Luskin Lecture Series. Mary Robinson will be speaking in Kerckhoff Hall Grand Salon on Jan. 12 about the implications of the December United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris. Kate O’Neal, assistant dean […]
OL Caleb Benenoch announces decision to enter 2016 NFL Draft
Junior offensive lineman Caleb Benenoch announced his decision to forego his senior season with UCLA and enter the NFL Draft Thursday on Twitter. His decision follows the departure of running back Paul Perkins, defensive lineman Kenny Clark and offensive lineman Alex Redmond. Benenoch anchored an injury-plagued offensive line this season, charged with protecting rookie quarterback […]
Defensive lineman Kenny Clark declares for the 2016 NFL draft
Defensive lineman Kenny Clark announced Monday afternoon that he will forgo his last year of eligibility to enter the 2016 NFL draft. Clark made the announcement on Twitter. pic.twitter.com/uXk8b07vNi — Kenny Clark (@KCBoutThatLife) December 28, 2015 The 6-foot-3-inch, 310-pound lineman received a second-round draft grade from the NFL Draft Advisory Board. Clark’s athleticism and pass […]
UCLA professor Patrick Harran loses nomination as AAAS fellow
The American Association for the Advancement of Science, or AAAS, voted Tuesday to rescind UCLA professor Patrick Harran’s nomination to be a fellow. The association rescinded his nomination after learning the Los Angeles District Attorney filed felony charges in 2011 against Harran, a chemistry and biochemistry professor, for labor code violations that led to the […]
Russell Westbrook makes donation to Mo Ostin Basketball Center
UCLA alumnus Russell Westbrook, who currently plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder, made the biggest-ever donation by a former UCLA basketball player, UCLA announced Monday. Westbrook made his contribution to The Mo Ostin Basketball Center, on which construction began in August. As a result, the facility’s practice court will be named after the NBA star […]
UCLA receives $10 million donation to fund migraine research
UCLA received a $10 million donation that will create a new program for migraine research and several health funds Tuesday. Andrew Charles, a neurology professor and chair of migraine and headache studies, will lead the UCLA Goldberg Migraine Program, which aims to research possible treatments and cures for migraines. Philanthropists Wendy and Leonard Goldberg’s donation […]