This post was updated Oct. 21 at 3:20 p.m.
UCLA and the Trump Administration have been at odds over federal funding for months.
In July, The Trump administration suspended an estimated $584 million of research funding to UCLA, alleging that the university failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students from antisemitism, implemented affirmative action in their admission practices and allegedly allowed “men to participate in women’s sports.”
While a federal judge ordered the restoration of most of the funding, the struggle breaks a long tradition of cooperation between university institutions and the federal government in research development.

This post was updated Oct. 7 at 11:00 p.m.
Students today face barriers to achieving literacy, affecting both their professional and personal development.
In the 2023-2024 school year, the LA School Report found that less than half of students in the Los Angeles Unified School District met California’s reading proficiency standards.

This post was updated June 8 at 8:00 p.m.
Each year, thousands of graduates receive their degrees at UCLA. In addition to being students, some graduates hold another role – parent.

Finals week often brings sleepless nights and exhaustion for many college students, as some may sacrifice sleep in favor of late-night studying – a habit that can come with significant health consequences.

This post was updated March 2 at 9:20 p.m.
The abrupt transition from high school to college may leave Bruins reevaluating their study habits.
Bradley Bohall, a third-year biology student, said his habit of last-minute cramming was not sustainable for the rigorous quarter system in college.

Amid a downward trend in collegiate language course enrollments nationally, UCLA language programs and student organizations continue to push for active engagement in language learning.
Language learning enrollment in higher education saw a significant drop in recent years, according to the latest Modern Language Association report released last November.

As Earth Day approaches on April 22, Bruins are reminded to protect the environment and be aware of how climate change and habitat loss affect endangered species.