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June 7, 2026 3:46 p.m.
The California State Capitol is pictured. UCLA students interning in Washington, D.C., this year faced protests and federal funding uncertainty. (Edward Ho/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated June 7 at 9:19 p.m.
UCLA students interning in Washington, D.C., this year navigated anti-immigration enforcement protests, congressional budget negotiations during appropriations season and uncertainty surrounding federal funding.
By Vivian Stein
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June 7, 2026 1:05 p.m.A real-life nurse and UCLA alumnus is featured on the cast of HBO’s medical drama “The Pitt.”
Ned Brower – a registered nurse and musician who plays nurse Jesse Van Horn on “The Pitt” – sat down with science and health editor Charlie Hamilton to discuss how his nursing education at UCLA shaped his acting and perspective on the show.
By Charlie Hamilton
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June 7, 2026 9:54 a.m.Foos in Medicine inspires first-generation Latino students pursuing healthcare
Alexis Alemán and Irvin Garcia did not expect to amass more than 350,000 followers when they started the Instagram account @foosinmedicine.
But now students have told Alemán, who will graduate this spring with a master’s in social science, and Garcia, who graduated from the David Geffen School of Medicine, that they pursued professional degrees because of the account.
By Sophia Pu
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June 7, 2026 1:10 a.m.BEAM raises awareness of Alzheimer’s disease through community outreach, research
A UCLA club is partnering with local senior living homes and engaging in research to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Brain-Health Education and Advocacy Movement at UCLA works with the Mary S.
By Alyssa Wong
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June 6, 2026 5:08 p.m.Meet the mental coach behind the success of many UCLA student-athletes
Education and information studies lecturer Julie Pelikhova has taught student-athletes and coaches to prioritize their mental health for six years.
Pelikhova – who teaches for UCLA’s Transformative Coaching and Leadership master’s program – said her experience helping students succeed in their sports inspired her to write a book titled “Mindset Champion: Winning the Inner Game for Student Athletes.” The book promotes conversations about athletes’ mental health and addresses the stigma surrounding it, she added.
By Charlie Hamilton and Jiyoon Choi
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June 4, 2026 8:29 p.m.Medical professionals, club emphasize CPR, AED skills amid national awareness week
This post was updated June 6 at 8:56 p.m.
Most people learn CPR in case of a once-in-a-lifetime medical emergency.
But for Tazan Gallardo, a senior emergency trauma technician at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, performing CPR is a daily occurrence that allows him to help save lives.
By Zoe Wolfers
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May 30, 2026 11:21 a.m.UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television to review program change following criticism
This post was updated June 3 at 9:57 p.m.
UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television plans to reverse a controversial proposed change to its undergraduate narrative directing program, professors said Wednesday.
By Dylan Winward
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May 26, 2026 8:47 p.m.In Plain Sight: From murals to evacuation maps, UCLA’s sign shop blends craftsmanship, creativity
A diverse range of signs are scattered across UCLA’s 419-acre campus, from murals to traffic markers.
But behind the scenes, workers at UCLA’s sign shop spend weeks in the basement of the Facilities Management building creating the signs that guide students, faculty and visitors.
By Victor Simoes
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