UC Student Association

Applications to the University of California for fall 2023 have decreased by 2.2% since last year, from 251,179 to 245,768 applications, according to data released recently from the University.

The UC Board of Regents reconvened Thursday to further discuss  university issues such as the ongoing academic workers’ strike, UCLA’s possible transition to the Big 10 and general community safety plans.

For the first time, California will provide $15 million in ongoing funding to various academic recruitment and retention programs; however, concerns about how the funds will potentially be distributed have been raised.

The ASUC held its second Senate meeting of the year Aug. 31 to outline their priorities for the year and its progress thus far.

The UC regents and the California secretary of state partnered to sign a resolution Wednesday intended to increase student voter participation by ensuring all 10 UC campuses have ballot drop boxes or voting centers. 

Thursday marks the 50th anniversary of the Pell Grant since its creation in 1972, with intentions of making college more affordable for students.

On its final day of meeting, the UC Board of Regents discussed health spending plans, entrepreneurship and COVID-19 impacts.

The UC Board of Regents kicked off its second day of meetings Wednesday on UCLA’s campus to discuss topics concerning academic affairs, governance, equity and public engagement.

Concerns for the future of women’s reproductive rights have risen after Politico leaked a Supreme Court opinion draft that could likely overturn Roe v. Wade.

Current ASUC Academic Affairs Vice President, or AAVP, James Weichert is running for reelection in the upcoming ASUC election, hoping to continue his work on academic student advocacy and equitable academic policies.