Higher Education
Sept. 3, 2026 1:40 p.m.
An amicus brief filed by the Student Press Law Center on Wednesday is printed out. The Daily Bruin joined 39 college newspapers on the amicus brief to call on an appeals court to defend student press freedom. (Joice Ngo/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated Sept. 3 at 3:29 p.m.
The Daily Bruin joined 39 college newspapers on an amicus brief filed Wednesday calling on an appeals court to defend student press freedom.
The brief – filed by the Student Press Law Center, a legal advocacy nonprofit – urges the United States 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to reverse a district court’s ruling that argues a university’s decision to operate student publications is government speech and therefore not subject to the First Amendment.
By Alexis Muchnik
California
Sept. 2, 2026 11:22 a.m.The California Legislature approved a bill Friday that would allow undocumented students to hold campus jobs at UCLA and other public universities across the state.
The Opportunity for All Act – or Assembly Bill 713 – would bar the UC, California State University and California Community Colleges from denying students employment based solely on their ability to provide proof of federal work authorization.
By Sophia Pu
Campus
Aug. 31, 2026 4:59 p.m.UCLA doctoral student sues UC Regents, alleges unfair suspension for pro-Palestine protest participation
This post was updated Aug. 31 at 7:14 p.m.
A UCLA doctoral student filed a lawsuit against the UC Board of Regents on Tuesday, alleging that the university unfairly suspended him for participating in pro-Palestine protests.
By Nicholas Mouchawar
Higher Education
Aug. 27, 2026 10:12 p.m.UC has increased reliance on tuition revenue due to funding changes, report finds
This post was updated Aug. 31 at 6:38 p.m.
The UC has become more reliant on tuition revenue because of state funding fluctuations, according to a June report from a California research institute.
By Kayleen Kim
Higher Education
Aug. 25, 2026 12:44 p.m.UCLA pauses some international students’ work authorizations after ICE memo
This post was updated Aug. 30 at 11:20 p.m.
UCLA paused some international students’ work authorizations after it received an Aug. 12 memo from United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a UCLA Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars spokesperson confirmed Tuesday.
Universities suspected of using curricular practical training programs to create employment for international students instead of reasons required for academic studies could lose their certification to enroll exchange and international students, the memo stated.
By Savannah Cunningham
California
Aug. 24, 2026 7:06 p.m.CalMatters sues UC Regents over failure to fulfill public records request
This post was updated Aug 30 at 11:28 p.m.
A California news outlet filed a lawsuit against the UC Board of Regents on Monday after UCLA failed to fulfill public records requests for nearly one year.
CalMatters, a nonprofit news organization covering issues across California, filed a lawsuit to obtain records about how UCLA pays its student-athletes, the outlet reported Monday.
By Alexis Muchnik
Higher Education
Aug. 24, 2026 1:54 p.m.Pentagon orders UCLA to audit foreign ties, threatens to cut research funding
This post was updated Aug. 30 at 11:24 p.m.
The United States Department of Defense ordered UCLA on Aug. 17 to review its foreign partnerships or risk losing eligibility for future federal research funding, a U.S.
By Nicholas Mouchawar
Higher Education
Aug. 22, 2026 10:19 p.m.Trump administration petitions Supreme Court to review ruling on UC grant termination
This post was updated Aug. 23 at 6:07 p.m.
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Tuesday to hear an appeal to a ruling in favor of UC researchers who argued that it was illegal to terminate research grants based on diversity-related language.
By Alexis Muchnik
Higher Education
Aug. 14, 2026 6:12 p.m.UC introduces AI Buddy Program for staff amid learning, privacy concerns
The UC launched a new initiative in July that encourages staff to learn more about how to use artificial intelligence tools.
The AI Buddy Program pairs UC Office of the President staff at differing levels of AI expertise to meet once or twice a week and learn from each other.
By Andrew Ramiro Diaz
searching for more articles...
Private ADU near UCLA.Parking, private outdoor space. Ideal for UCLA grad/resident. $2,350. Avail now. Call 213-798-7432 for more info!
WALKING DISTANCE TO UCLA — Beautiful 2BR Guest House Approx. 900 sq. ft. quiet garden setting, 15-minute walk to UCLA. Spacious living room & kitchen, gated entry, wood-look flooring, primary bedroom with walk-in closet; smaller second bedroom ideal for office/study. In-unit washer/dryer, parking $3,995/month + fixed $200 gas/electric. 9–12 month lease considered. One small pet [email protected] 805 253 2280