Campus
May 24, 2026 9:39 a.m.
Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris sits in an office at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs. Loukaitou-Sideris will become the school’s permanent dean June 1 after serving as interim dean since 2023. (Courtesy of Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris)
A distinguished professor in urban planning will become the permanent dean of the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs on June 1.
Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris, who has worked at UCLA for 35 years and served as the interim dean since January 2023, said her appointment represents a continuation of initiatives she began as interim dean – including new academic programs and expanded student support.
By Nicholas Mouchawar
California
May 22, 2026 4:59 p.m.Two Democrats – including an incumbent – and a Republican retired businessman are among the candidates vying to represent UCLA and its surrounding areas in the state assembly.
By Delilah Brumer
California
May 22, 2026 8:32 a.m.AFSCME Local 3299 employees vote to ratify contract
This post was updated May 22 at 12:29 p.m.
A union that represents more than 40,000 workers – and that has been in negotiations with the UC for more than two years – voted to ratify a contract with the University on Friday.
By Alexis Muchnik
A Closer Look
May 22, 2026 1:49 a.m.In Plain Sight: UCLA Marina Aquatic Center staff provides space for recreation, water sports
This post was updated May 22 at 1:54 a.m.
About 10 miles away from campus, staff at UCLA’s waterfront recreation center are providing a natural escape for students and veterans.
By Izzy Greig
Higher Education
May 20, 2026 11:12 p.m.School of Nursing criticized for senior lecturer’s reduced teaching appointments
This post was updated May 21 at 11:12 p.m.
Senior Continuing Lecturer Young Kee Markham has taught gerontology to graduate nursing students for 27 years.
But starting next fall, Markham said UCLA plans to significantly reduce her teaching appointments amid changes to the graduate degree.
By Kyan Wang
Los Angeles
May 19, 2026 11:15 p.m.LA County sheriff candidate seeks to reinstate ICE cooperation program
State legislation has prohibited California police agencies from participating in federal immigration enforcement operations since 2018 – but a Los Angeles County sheriff candidate wants to change that.
By Phoebe Huss
News
May 19, 2026 10:56 p.m.AFSCME Local 3299 members react to tentative deal as ratification vote begins
This post was updated May 21 at 7:58 p.m.
More than two years into bargaining and just hours before an indefinite strike was set to begin, the UC reached a contract with a union representing more than 40,000 employees.
By Josephine Murphy
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