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May 30, 2026 11:21 a.m.
UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television to review program change following criticism
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Melnitz Hall is pictured. UCLA film and television students filed a petition Tuesday in response to the department’s changes to its undergraduate narrative directing program. (Daily Bruin file photo)

UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television plans to reverse a controversial proposed change to its undergraduate narrative directing program, professors said Wednesday.
Administrators from the School of Theater, Film and Television initially announced in a May 7 email that students taking Undergraduate Film Production – a required course for students in the narrative directing concentration – would collectively only be allowed to make a maximum of eight films.

By Dylan Winward

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A Closer Look

May 26, 2026 2:02 p.m.
HAND at UCLA brings researchers, students together to discuss aging and memory

This post was updated May 28 at 12:08 a.m.
Subtle memory-related brain changes in people with neurological disorders may be reversible before full cognitive decline occurs, underscoring the importance of early detection, UCLA researchers said at a May 15 conference.

By Shaun Thomas

Academics

May 22, 2026 12:05 a.m.

Professor Catherine Sugar will be 2027-28 chair of Academic Senate

A professor with appointments in three UCLA departments will serve as the 2027-28 chair of the Academic Senate.
Catherine Sugar, who will begin her term as chair Sept.

By Natalia Mochernak

A Closer Look

May 17, 2026 11:22 p.m.

‘This is finally happening’: Transfer Bruin Day welcomes admitted students

This post was updated May 18 at 7:14 p.m.
Rosalba Ruiz said she initially doubted her ability to succeed in higher education as a non-traditional student.

By Sophia Pu

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