Academics
May 25, 2026 11:45 p.m.
A pipette kit in a research laboratory is pictured. Professors warn additional funding cuts could cause detrimental impacts on research. (Daily Bruin file photo)
The Trump administration requested more than $15 billion in cuts to federal research funding for a second consecutive year, leaving UCLA professors concerned about the future of scientific research.
By Leilani Krantz
Higher Education
May 25, 2026 11:44 p.m.More than 2,000 information technology and technical employees across the UC unionized Thursday.
The employees voted to unionize with University Professional and Technical Employees-Communications Workers of America 9119 – which now represents about 8,400 workers in its technology bargaining unit – forming the largest union of its kind in the United States, a union spokesperson said in an emailed statement.
By Delilah Brumer
Academics
May 25, 2026 8:27 p.m.UCLA faculty, students voice concern over discontinued media literacy class
UCLA’s Teacher Education Program plans to discontinue one of its signature course offerings, faculty said.
The program’s critical media literacy classes help students analyze media, evaluate the quality of information sources and examine representation online, according to the TEP website.
By Vivian Stein
Campus
May 25, 2026 3:46 p.m.USAC recap – April 21
The Undergraduate Students Association Council allocated more than $150,000 in excess funding to student organizations at its April 21 meeting.
USAC is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA.
By Sashi Atkinson Osorio
Campus
May 24, 2026 9:39 a.m.Interim dean of Luskin School of Public Affairs soon to be permanently instated
This post was updated May 25 at 11:00 p.m.
A distinguished professor in urban planning will become the permanent dean of the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs on June 1.
By Nicholas Mouchawar
California
May 22, 2026 4:59 p.m.5 candidates are running in primary to represent California Assembly District 51
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
A Closer Look
May 22, 2026 4:51 p.m.UCLA historians preserve documents, photos in ‘Power from the Past’ online archive
UCLA historians launched a revamped digital labor history archive in April, preserving materials from movements led by Southern California unions.
The Memory Work Research Initiative at UCLA – which the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment oversees – digitized documents, images and flyers on an online archive called Power from the Past.
By Julian Duaybis
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
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