A Closer Look
March 13, 2025 9:20 p.m.UC faces over $270M in proposed budget cuts, threatening personnel and programs
Experts said Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget cuts to the University could harm student enrollment and education quality.
The UC is facing over $270 million in budget cuts for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which could lead to reductions in course offerings and academic support services, according to the UC website.
By Alexandra Crosnoe and Vivian Stein
A Closer Look
Feb. 1, 2025 7:33 p.m.Experts discuss fentanyl’s role in overdose deaths, share prevention plans
California had over 7,000 opioid-related overdose deaths in 2022. Nearly 87% of them were linked to fentanyl.
Overdose deaths among young people have been rising for years, said Joseph Friedman, a resident physician and substance abuse researcher at UC San Diego.
By Vivian Stein
Academics
Jan. 31, 2025 6:00 p.m.Regents discuss FAFSA changes for mixed-status families, policing reform for UC
SAN FRANCISCO – The UC Board of Regents heard a statement from UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk and discussed new university initiatives, safety plans and updates on academic programs at its Jan.
By Vivian Stein
Higher Education
Jan. 28, 2025 11:06 p.m.Members of UC community shares concerns about divestment, wages with the board
SAN FRANCISCO – The UC Board of Regents heard public comment from community members calling on the University to divest from companies associated with the Israeli military and to increase wages for nonrepresented UC employees.
By Vivian Stein
California
Jan. 22, 2025 12:39 p.m.UC Regents committee recommends creation of new UCLA health care facilities
This post was updated Jan 22 at 10:51 p.m.
SAN FRANCISCO – A UC Board of Regents committee recommended creating three UCLA health care facilities within a newly acquired building.
By Vivian Stein
A Closer Look
Jan. 21, 2025 9:55 p.m.Bruins volunteer, support Los Angeles community amid wildfires
As wildfires swept across Los Angeles County, UCLA students volunteered to support recovery efforts.
The fires – which have burned over 40,000 acres and displaced residents across the region – prompted urban and regional planning graduate student Alex Sun to step up as both a volunteer for distribution centers and a student of disaster management.
By Reese Dahlgren and Vivian Stein
A Closer Look
Jan. 16, 2025 9:52 p.m.$1 an hour: Experts question low wages for California incarcerated firefighters
This post was updated Jan. 22 at 8:19 a.m.
As wildfires continue to rage across Los Angeles County, more than 1,000 incarcerated firefighters stand on the front lines.
By Alexandra Crosnoe and Vivian Stein
A Closer Look
Dec. 7, 2024 9:29 p.m.Report analyzes officials’ roles regarding encampment response, proposes reforms
A UC Independent Review released Nov. 14 criticized UCLA’s failure to plan and coordinate effectively during protests on campus last spring, leaving the university unprepared to manage escalating conflict.
By Vivian Stein
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