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Oct. 27, 2026 5:21 p.m.Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, a UCLA class is exploring how music artists are shaping civic engagement across the United States.
In “Music 19: Pro-Democracy Music: Patriotic or Protest?” students learn how artists such as Ludwig van Beethoven, Bob Dylan and Beyoncé have used music to express their patriotism and voice their opinions about the government.
By Alisha Hassanali
Academics
Oct. 22, 2026 9:23 p.m.This UCLA lab uses Nobel-winning techniques on mice to better understand the brain
This post was updated Oct. 22 at 11:19 p.m.
Using light rays to turn off and on certain regions of mice’s brains is a normal part of Avishek Adhikari’s day in his lab.
By Charlie Hamilton
Academics
Oct. 22, 2026 6:36 p.m.Grades in introductory math classes are declining across the UC, data shows
This post was updated Oct. 22 at 11:06 p.m.
UCLA students’ grades in introductory math classes have decreased significantly over the past five years, according to data from the UC Board of Regents Academic and Student Affairs Committee.
By Alexis Muchnik
Academics
Oct. 20, 2026 9:23 p.m.GSA Recap – Oct. 15
The Graduate Students Association approved a revised budget with a projected $95,511 deficit that arose because of a spreadsheet formula error and discussed the Underground Scholars Initiative’s request to rejoin the GSA’s Student Interest Board at its Oct.
By Nicholas Mouchawar
Academics
Oct. 16, 2026 8:40 p.m.USAC Recap – Oct. 13
The Undergraduate Students Association Council approved a letter calling for changes to how UCLA responds to sexual violence at its Oct. 13 meeting.
USAC is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA.
By Ammar Rashid, Josh Lane, and Nicholas Mouchawar
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Oct. 15, 2026 9:09 p.m.ClassSwap platform hopes to solve enrollment woes, help students graduate on time
This post was updated Oct. 15 at 9:45 p.m.
A new platform is aiming to help UCLA students swap enrollment stress for smoother schedules.
Joseph Borna, a fifth-year history student, created ClassSwap over the summer to connect students looking to exchange classes and allow users to share course recommendations and feedback.
By Nury Salazar-Ibanez
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Oct. 13, 2026 6:13 p.m.‘Very overdue’: Psychology department to launch youth behavioral health minor
This post was updated Oct. 13 at 10:19 p.m.
The UCLA psychology department will launch a new youth behavioral health minor this winter and will welcome a cohort of more than 100 students.
By Zachery Chagoya
Academics
Oct. 8, 2026 8:38 p.m.Newsom signs laws letting CA community colleges add up to 12 new degrees per year
This post was updated Oct. 8 at 10:56 p.m.
Two new laws will allow California community colleges to offer up to 12 new bachelor’s degrees, including duplicates of some UC degrees, upon University approval.
By Lilly Leonhardt
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