Academics
Nov. 23, 2022 3:25 p.m.
The UCLA Fielding School of Public Health announced in November that it will offer two new undergraduate degrees in public health.
The public health major will provide students with the opportunity to explore a broader range of courses than the existing minor, said Ron Brookmeyer, dean of the School of Public Health and a distinguished professor of biostatistics.
By Anna Dai-Liu
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Nov. 20, 2022 11:50 p.m.UCLA community members are joining scholars across the country to help highlight Indigenous architectural knowledge throughout the American continent in an annual program.
The Forgotten Canopy – a series of conferences under The Center for 17th- and 18th-Century Studies’ Core Program – held its first summit from Nov.
By Christine Kao
A Closer Look
Oct. 18, 2022 11:57 p.m.UCLA School of Law project researches restrictions on critical race theory
This post was updated Oct. 19 at 12:20 a.m.
A UCLA School of Law research project aims to analyze restrictions on critical race theory, which has sparked controversy in local school districts and K-12 classrooms across the country.
By Anna Feng
Academics
Oct. 4, 2022 10:25 p.m.UC announces tentative contract agreement with Teamsters Local 2010 union
The University of California announced Monday that officials had reached a tentative agreement on a new four-year contract with the Teamsters Local 2010 union.
According to the press release, the contract would affect more than 11,000 administrative staff – such as clerical employees – and will be effective from July 2022 to June 2026 once approved by union members.
By Constanza Montemayor
Academics
Sept. 29, 2022 10:59 p.m.UC launches Degree Completion Program to assist reenrolling students
University of California campuses launched the UC Degree Completion Program in August to help former UC students and other California residents with incomplete college degrees earn a degree or certificate.
By Lea Ozdere
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Sept. 4, 2022 2:37 p.m.UCLA community members assert recent student loan forgiveness is positive start
This post was updated Sept. 5 at 8:34 p.m.
President Joe Biden’s decision to forgive student loan debt will provide relief to many students and alumni with loans, but gaps in debt forgiveness could still persist, according to UCLA community members.
By Shaanth Kodialam and Catherine Hamilton
Academics
Aug. 27, 2022 2:22 p.m.UCLA Quarter in Washington program grows credit opportunities for courses in DC
This post was updated Aug. 28 at 10:31 p.m.
The UCLA Quarter in Washington program is expanding opportunities to better accommodate students from any major.
The program allows students to receive credits for an internship in Washington while taking courses relating to their degree and internship, according to UCLA’s registrar’s office.
By Catherine Hamilton
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Aug. 20, 2022 7:46 p.m.New seminar features voices in politics to highlight AAPI identities, advocacy
This post was updated Aug 21. at 8:42 p.m.
A new undergraduate seminar highlighting Asian American and Pacific Islander politics and policy advocacy will allow UCLA students to put theory into practice this fall.
By Shaanth Kodialam and Matthew Beymer
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