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Costume designer Deborah Nadoolman Landis named to Copley Chair at UCLA

Deborah Nadoolman Landis, an Academy Award-nominated costume designer and scholar, will occupy the David C. Copley Chair for the Study of Costume Design at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television.

UCLA leads nation in protecting med students from drug industry influence

The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is one of only nine medical schools out of 149 to earn an 'A' grade in a nationwide survey of educational policies governing students' contact with the pharmaceutical industry.

Teri Schwartz appointed dean of UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television

The Regents of the University of California have approved the appointment of Teri Schwartz as dean of the world famous UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, effective July 1, 2009.

UCLA faculty experts advisory: LAUSD to lay off thousands of teachers

Thousands of teachers in the Los Angeles Unified School District and statewide are expected to be laid off as a result of the state budget crisis. UCLA's John Rogers is an expert.

UCLA faculty experts advisory: Iranians protest result of presidential election

More than 100,000 Iranian opposition supporters defied a government ban and massed in central Tehran today, protesting Friday's election victory by incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmadenijad and calling for an investigation into alleged voting irregularities. UCLA has experts.

UCLA faculty experts advisory: MTA to introduce toll lanes, set prices

In an effort to reduce traffic congestion, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority will allow solo drivers to pay to use carpool lanes on portions of the 10 and 110 freeways. The MTA has scheduled public hearings in advance of its July 23 price-setting vote. UCLA has experts.

UCLA faculty experts advisory: 9.4% unemployment rate highest since 1983

The U.S. Department of Labor announced June 5 that the national unemployment rate rose to 9.4 percent in May, up from 8.9 percent in April. Some 14.5 million people are currently out of work. UCLA has experts.

UCLA faculty experts advisory: SAG vote on new contract expected to be close

After nearly a year without a labor contract, Screen Actors Guild members will go to the polls June 9 in what is expected to be a close vote on a new contract with Hollywood studios. UCLA has experts.

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