This post was updated June 5 at 4:08 p.m.
The University of California is aiming to improve its faculty diversity to better represent its undergraduate populations through the Growing Our Own program, according to a report from the UC Office of the President.

This post was updated May 30 at 10:50 p.m.
A new African American studies initiative will educate the next generation of scholars in celebration of 50 years of hip-hop culture.

This post was updated April 27 at 12:38 p.m.
In acknowledgement of Earth Day, students, faculty and activists called for the University of California to transition away from fossil fuels Friday.

The Undergraduate Students Association Council approved a resolution endorsing an ordinance that will mitigate the impacts of plastic pollution to protect communities within Los Angeles County.

Students and speakers emphasized the importance of inclusive climate activism at a forum on campus Tuesday evening.
About 50 members of the UCLA community, including students and staff, gathered at the Climate Justice Forum 2022, hosted by the Environmentalists of Color Collective and UCLA’s Carbon Neutrality Initiative at the Fowler Museum.

UCLA released the final draft of its sustainability plan in December, following a decade of proposals for climate initiatives.
The plan outlines the university’s goals to reduce its environmental footprint, including designing new buildings to outperform current energy efficiency standards and implementing automated systems to reduce energy use.

This post was updated Feb. 9 at 11:12 p.m.
Amid a rise in sexual assault allegations, some students said they feel uncertain about the effectiveness of UCLA’s recent mandatory sexual assault prevention training.

The 2022 UCLA Sustainability Plan emphasizes equity, diversity and inclusion, but some UCLA community members argue the policies are not concrete enough.
The university is combining its climate initiatives – formalized over the last decade – into a comprehensive draft plan for the first time.

During the Undergraduate Students Association Council meeting on Jan. 11, USAC President Breeze Velazquez discussed concerns about rising COVID-19 cases within the UCLA community. In response to the high campus test positivity rate, the university will continue to address course accessibility issues and accommodations for hybrid learning.

The UCLA Library curated more than two dozen programs for the fall quarter, including workshops on how to write a literature review and develop a research plan, to welcome the UCLA community back to campus.