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Several people assaulted during pro-Palestinian protest at CSULA: University president
Several people were assaulted at Cal State Los Angeles as a barricade was formed during a pro-Palestinian protest that involved the takeover of at least one floor of the Student Services Building (SSB), according to school president Berenecea Eanes. In a statement, Eanes said three employees and one student were...
Graduation photos: Wilson High School celebrates class of 2024
It was a massive celebration for Wilson High School's 773 graduating seniors Wednesday evening. The post Graduation photos: Wilson High School celebrates class of 2024 appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Seniors in Inglewood High School band get college scholarships
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Inglewood High School's marching band nearly ceased to exist, dropping from 100 members to just 10. But then something surprising happened: A new band director turned things around, creating new interest and excitement for the kind of high energy performances that Inglewood had been known for.
UCLA to hold 2024 commencement ceremonies amid campus protests
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) will hold three commencement ceremonies on Friday, June 14, after recent campus unrest regarding the Israel-Gaza war.Commencement celebrations began on Thursday with over 70 events scheduled for the Class of 2024 through Sunday, June 16.The main commencement ceremony will celebrate graduates in the College of Letters and Science and will take place in three installments. All three ceremonies will be held at the university's Pauley Pavilion at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.RELATED: Pro-Palestinian protesters carrying fake corpses clash with police on UCLA campusUCLA officials said security has been increased as concerns...
Applicant for middle school assistant principal withdraws
After Beverly Hills Unified School District Superintendent Michael Bregy announced former Hawthorne Principal Michelle Dar would be the next Beverly Vista Middle School assistant principal, Dar withdrew her application following a Board of Education meeting on June 4. “I’ve withdrawn my application for the assistant principal position at BVMS. I’ve...
City of Hope and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Launch New Educational Research and Training Program
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 12, 2024-- City of Hope®, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU), the only Historically Black Graduate Institution west of the Mississippi River and one of only four Historically Black Medical Schools, announced the launch of a new partnership to educate a more diverse workforce in specialized medicine through internships, curriculum, training, mentorships, joint research projects and more. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240612455385/en/ (L-R) Robert Stone, CEO of City of Hope and the Helen and Morgan Chu Chief Executive Officer Distinguished Chair; David M. Carlisle, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO of CDU; John Carpten, Ph.D., chief scientific officer, Irell & Manella Cancer Center Director’s Distinguished Chair and Morgan & Helen Chu Director’s Chair of the Beckman Research Institute at City of Hope (Photo: Business Wire)
Schools transform LA landmarks into prom venues
Whether prom is hosted at a school gym, a hotel or ballroom, it’s a high school rite of passage. But some local private schools have taken prom to the next level. LA Times contributor Andrew Zucker wrote about some of the unique LA venues used for high school seniors’ big night. Zucker joined Lisa McRee on "LA Times Today."
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