Higher Education
Jan. 27, 2026 7:01 p.m.
The UC Systemwide Student Climate Survey is pictured on a computer. The UC is asking students to complete a survey about their perceptions of on-campus discrimination and harassment, as mandated by the University’s 2024 agreement with the federal government to resolve civil rights investigations. (Amelia Chief/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated Jan. 27 at 10:08 p.m.
The UC is asking students to complete a survey about their perceptions of on-campus discrimination and harassment, as mandated by the University’s 2024 agreement with the federal government to resolve civil rights investigations.
By Delilah Brumer
A Closer Look
Jan. 27, 2026 2:56 p.m.Abraham Adhanom was wrapping up his 14th year of teaching two African language courses when the dean of humanities notified him his classes would be eliminated after spring 2025.
By Phoebe Huss
Higher Education
Jan. 22, 2026 12:12 a.m.‘The crisis continues’: UCLA students urge UC Board of Regents to divest, disclose
This post was updated Jan. 22 at 12:50 p.m.
The UC Divest Coalition at UCLA held two demonstrations Tuesday to demand the University divest from companies associated with the Israeli military and condemn United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
By Josephine Murphy and Phoebe Huss
Higher Education
Jan. 21, 2026 8:02 p.m.UC Regents review systemwide, health clinical quality committee reports
This post was updated Jan. 21 at 11:34 p.m.
The UC is making progress toward its goal of a 90% overall undergraduate graduation rate – but disparities in outcomes still exist for underrepresented students, according to an accountability report reviewed by the UC Board of Regents on Tuesday.
By Delilah Brumer
A Closer Look
Jan. 15, 2026 7:01 p.m.Q&A: Julio Frenk condemns federal cuts, pledges future budget transparency
This post was updated Jan. 16 at 1:36 a.m.
Chancellor Julio Frenk completed his first full year in office Jan. 1.
News editor Alexandra Crosnoe and campus politics editor Natalia Mochernak sat down with Frenk to discuss federal research funding cuts, UCLA’s budgetary shortfall, protections for undocumented students and Time, Place and Manner policies.
By Alexandra Crosnoe and Natalia Mochernak
Higher Education
Jan. 13, 2026 6:19 p.m.Former UCLA EDI official says he was terminated over Charlie Kirk posts
This post was updated Jan. 14 at 9:31 a.m.
An official in UCLA’s office of equity, diversity and inclusion said UCLA fired him Monday over social media posts in which he expressed satisfaction about the murder of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk.
UCLA put Johnathan Perkins, the EDI office’s former director of race and equity, on investigatory leave in September after he posted comments in which he appeared to celebrate Kirk’s death on the social media platform Bluesky.
By Amanda Velasco
Higher Education
Jan. 12, 2026 2:00 p.m.Unions representing 40k academic, research UC employees announce strike vote
This post was updated Jan. 13 at 9:38 p.m.
Unions representing about 40,000 academic and research employees across the UC announced Monday that they plan to hold an authorization vote Feb.
By Josephine Murphy
Higher Education
Jan. 11, 2026 11:09 p.m.UCLA professors, researchers show concern about uncertainty in special education
UCLA professors and researchers expressed concern about uncertainty around federal support for special education programs under the Trump administration.
The U.S. Department of Education laid off 121 of 135 employees in the Office for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services during the federal government shutdown from Oct.
By Jacqueline Ishimoto
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