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Higher Education
April 18, 2025 12:19 a.m.
United States Senator Bernie Sanders speaks at a Saturday rally in Los Angeles. Sanders criticized the Trump administration in his speech, labelling the current U.S. government an “oligarchy.” (Max Davis-Housefield/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated April 19 at 12:47 p.m.
United States Sen. Bernie Sanders called for an end to “oligarchy” at a Saturday rally in downtown Los Angeles.
By Max Davis-Housefield
Campus
April 13, 2025 8:55 p.m.This post was updated April 13 at 11:31 p.m.
Students, researchers and policymakers expressed concerns about how the Trump administration will impact health equity and called for student advocacy at a Saturday conference.
By Leilani Krantz
Campus
April 8, 2025 7:27 p.m.UAW Local 4811 protests against federal funding cuts for research, education
This post was updated April 8 11:17 p.m.
Hundreds of protesters halted traffic for over 10 minutes Tuesday at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Veteran Avenue while rallying against the Trump administration’s cuts to health care and science funding.
By Shaun Thomas
International
April 8, 2025 9:25 a.m.Federal judge sides with joint UCLA suit to block end to Venezuelans’ protections
This post was updated April 10 2:21 p.m.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration March 31 from ending temporary protected status for Venezuelan migrants, in response to a lawsuit co-filed by the UCLA Center for Immigration Law and Policy.
By Abhishek Jagannathan
Higher Education
March 28, 2025 10:08 a.m.Department of Justice investigates UCLA for alleged use of affirmative action
This post was updated March 30 at 9:51 p.m.
The Department of Justice announced an investigation into UCLA on Thursday for the alleged use of affirmative action when admitting students.
By Alexandra Crosnoe
Higher Education
March 19, 2025 11:22 p.m.UC announces elimination of diversity statements in hiring processes
The UC announced Wednesday that it will no longer require diversity statements as part of hiring processes.
The University has asked job applicants to explain how they would contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion at the university since the 2000s, according to the Los Angeles Times.
By Dylan Winward
Higher Education
March 19, 2025 12:40 p.m.UC implements systemwide hiring freeze following federal, state threats to budget
The UC announced it would implement a systemwide hiring freeze in response to recent federal and state policies which threaten to cut the University’s budget.
UC President Michael Drake announced the move in a Wednesday email, saying that recent policies implemented by President Donald Trump’s administration endanger the University’s education, medical and research funds.
By Alexandra Crosnoe
National
March 18, 2025 10:27 p.m.DOJ files statement of interest supporting plaintiffs in UCLA antisemitism lawsuit
The United States Department of Justice filed a statement of interest Monday in support of three Jewish students and a faculty member in their lawsuit against UCLA.
By Alexandra Crosnoe
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