Higher Education
March 19, 2025 11:22 p.m.
A letter to campus leaders from Katherine Newman, the UC provost and executive vice chancellor of academic affairs, is pictured. In the letter, Newman outlined changes to University hiring practices when it comes to diversity.(Zimo Li/Photo editor)
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
Campus
March 19, 2025 8:02 p.m.Two separate groups protested on campus Wednesday, coinciding with a UC Board of Regents meeting at UCLA.
Around 40 pro-Palestine protesters, many wearing keffiyehs and masks, gathered outside a UC Board of Regents meeting at the Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center to call for divestment from companies associated with the Israeli military.
By Alina Susu and Natalia Mochernak
A Closer Look
March 13, 2025 9:20 p.m.UC faces over $270M in proposed budget cuts, threatening personnel and programs
Experts said Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget cuts to the University could harm student enrollment and education quality.
The UC is facing over $270 million in budget cuts for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which could lead to reductions in course offerings and academic support services, according to the UC website.
By Alexandra Crosnoe and Vivian Stein
California
March 13, 2025 6:25 p.m.Legal experts speak on reproductive rights under Trump at UCLA Law event
A panel of legal experts warned that recent federal executive orders threaten reproductive and gender rights during a UCLA School of Law event March 6.
The panel – hosted by the UCLA Law Center on Reproductive Health, Law, and Policy, in partnership with Yale Law School’s Program for the Study of Reproductive Justice and Temple University Beasley School of Law – discussed issues in the growing fight for gender and reproductive justice under the new Trump administration.
By Jenna Saklawi
A Closer Look
March 11, 2025 9:51 p.m.Trump appoints Nicholas Kent to oversee universities as education undersecretary
President Donald Trump nominated Nicholas Kent as undersecretary of education, where, if approved by the Senate, he will oversee federal policies impacting colleges and universities.
William Purdy, a professor of education and information studies at UCLA, said Kent’s nomination signals a shift from the Trump administration’s previous approach to education, with the new administration focusing increasingly on university settings.
By Riya Abiram
A Closer Look
March 11, 2025 9:26 p.m.UC Artificial Intelligence Council launches website for AI-related news, resources
UC Artificial Intelligence Council launched a systemwide platform Feb. 3 to share AI-related news, guidelines and projects.
The site contains trainings, guides, ethical standards and information about AI research conducted across the UC.
By Izzy Becker
A Closer Look
March 11, 2025 4:02 p.m.Pro-Palestine groups protest detainment of Columbia demonstrator Mahmoud Khalil
This post was updated March 12 at 10:28 p.m.
Around 200 students and community members protested Tuesday afternoon against the detainment of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and graduate of Columbia University.
By Maggie Konecky, Natalia Mochernak, and Sam Mulick
Higher Education
March 6, 2025 6:42 p.m.Department of Justice opens investigation into antisemitism allegations at UC
This post was updated March 7 at 1:30 a.m.
The United States Department of Justice announced Wednesday it had opened an investigation into the UC over alleged antisemitic treatment of its employees.
By Alexandra Crosnoe
Higher Education
March 4, 2025 10:53 p.m.Trump outlines plans to punish students, campuses involved in ‘illegal’ protests
President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post Tuesday that he will revoke federal funding from universities that allow “illegal” protests – and expel or arrest American students who participate.
By Alexandra Crosnoe
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