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May 6, 2025 10:47 p.m.
Zuriel Oduwole speaks at the University of West Indies. The 2022 cognitive science alumnus was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for her advocacy in gender and education equality. (Courtesy of Zuriel Oduwole)
Zuriel Oduwole never imagined her work would lead to a Nobel Peace Prize nomination.
The 22-year-old filmmaker and 2022 cognitive science alumnus is also a social development advocate and presidential advisor who has traveled the world to converse with 36 world leaders about social development issues.
By Saya Mueller
A Closer Look
April 21, 2025 12:30 a.m.International students shared fears of academic repercussions and uncertainty following the revocation of student visas by the Trump administration.
The United States has revoked more than 1,500 visas across students and graduates from higher education institutions, according to Inside Higher Ed.
By Amanda Velasco
Campus
April 13, 2025 11:17 a.m.UCLA Faculty Association rallies to demand university response to visa revocations
Around 60 students, faculty and other community members attended a UCLA Faculty Association rally to protest against the Trump administration’s revocation of student visas.
The Trump administration recently revoked the visas of at least 19 UCLA students and alumni, including some participating in the Optional Practical Training program.
By Prannay Veerabahu
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April 9, 2025 7:25 p.m.Students who had visas revoked were previously arrested, USAC meeting reveals
This post was updated April 10 at 10:35 p.m.
Minutes from a meeting between UCLA administrators and Undergraduate Students Association Council officers revealed that students whose visas were revoked had previously been arrested.
Nineteen students and alumni had their visas revoked as of Thursday, said USAC President Adam Tfayli.
The United States government revoked the visas of around 50 international students and alumni across the UC, according to a Tuesday statement from UC President Michael Drake.
By Alexandra Crosnoe and Sam Mulick
International
April 8, 2025 9:25 a.m.Federal judge sides with joint UCLA suit to block end to Venezuelans’ protections
This post was updated April 10 2:21 p.m.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration March 31 from ending temporary protected status for Venezuelan migrants, in response to a lawsuit co-filed by the UCLA Center for Immigration Law and Policy.
By Abhishek Jagannathan
Campus
March 18, 2025 9:11 p.m.Protesters rally on day 1 of UC Regents meetings to denounce Israeli airstrikes
Around 150 people protested outside a UC Board of Regents meeting Tuesday to call for divestment from companies associated with the Israeli military and condemn the continuation of the Israeli military’s bombing of the Gaza Strip.
The protest – led by organizations including Students for Justice in Palestine at UCLA and the Palestinian Youth Movement’s Los Angeles, Orange County and Inland Empire chapter – began with a noon press conference in front of the Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center, where the regents are meeting from Tuesday to Thursday.
By Anna Dai-Liu and Maggie Konecky
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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
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