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International
Feb. 25, 2021 8:03 p.m.At a Distance: UCLA lecturer, students consider effects of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests
This post was updated Feb. 25 at 11:25 p.m.
Bruins come from all around the world, from Colombia to Bangladesh. Because of the pandemic, many international Bruins are currently residing in their home countries.
By Loan-Anh Pham
The Quad
Feb. 24, 2021 4:27 p.m.The Quad: Diversity in Biden’s Cabinet represents step in right direction, but work remains
President Joe Biden’s Cabinet is opening a lot of doors.
Cabinet secretaries are responsible for advising the president on issues specific to their departments. The U.S.
By Loan-Anh Pham
Higher Education
Feb. 11, 2021 6:31 p.m.Removal of standardized testing may have contributed to UC application increase
This post was updated Feb. 15 at 08:57 p.m.
The elimination of standardized testing in admissions may have been a factor in the record-high number of people who applied for fall 2021 admissions at the University of California, faculty and students said.
By Loan-Anh Pham and Hanna Sato
California
Jan. 14, 2021 4:58 p.m.Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes increase in UC funding for 2021-2022 academic year
The University of California would receive a $383.8 million budget increase under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed state budget released Friday – with the expectation that the UC does not increase in-state tuition.
By Loan-Anh Pham and Christine Tran
National
Dec. 10, 2020 11:50 p.m.Federal judge reinstates DACA program, but UCLA recipients say more must be done
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program is accepting new applications, but undocumented students still seek long-term solutions, DACA students at UCLA said.
The administration of President Donald Trump announced that it reinstated the program Monday after a Dec.
By Loan-Anh Pham
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