UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture push for cutting edge designs

Chinh Nguyen arranges wooden blocks, each in the shape of a miniaturized living space: doors, staircases, walls that are barely an inch long. APR 11

Regents discuss multi-year plan with state that may boost UC funding

After three tumultuous years of declining state support followed by tuition hikes, a funding agreement between the University of California and the government is in the works – but experts say such a deal may be unproductive. APR 2

Jessica McGuire, captain of the women's rowing team, maintains high spirits while surviving a tumor

Jessica McGuire grinned and asked, “Want to see it?” She lifted her shirt, showing a foot-long pink scar that snaked around from her back to just below her sports bra. Underneath were marks left behind by two half-inch incisions. MAR 15

With few openings for tenure-track professorships, graduate students consider non-academic jobs

Alex Schulman graduated from UCLA with a 725-page dissertation on Enlightenment political theory and one job offer. FEB 15

Not so simple

A golf ball tumbled down a chute and plunked onto the plastic seat of a chair. FEB 6

Dancers dress with designs through the decades

Tie-dye, sequins and neon colors were popular choices during the decades costume theme.

Dancers plan ahead to survive the marathon

As the marathon begins, most dancers burst with energy as they move to the beat. Keeping up that strength for 26 hours straight is a matter of willpower, but also a matter of preparation.

In the week before Dance Marathon, second-year physiological sciences student Celina Mercer and second-year anthropology student Sarah Shaw cut back on their regular workouts to give their bodies some rest. As veterans of the marathon, they have taken several steps to ensure their endurance through the night.

Dance Marathon 2011 powers up with motivational speeches and Black Eyed Peas

Over a thousand dancers counted down as 11 a.m. approached: “Five, four, three, two, one.”

Then everyone stood up on the dance floor, began cheering, raising their hands, jumping up and down. “Let’s Get it Started” by the Black Eyed Peas blasted into Ackerman Grand Ballroom, and the 10th Annual Dance Marathon began.

Board of Regents to discuss another increase in employee contribution to UC Retirement Plan

Faculty and staff could be paying more toward retirement within two years in a proposal to be discussed by the UC Board of Regents in November. OCT 20

Gov. Jerry Brown signs California Dream Act, qualifying undocumented students for financial aid

Hundreds of undocumented students will be able to receive state-funded financial aid after Gov. Jerry Brown signed the second half of the California Dream Act Saturday morning. OCT 8