UCLA creates first disability studies major at a California public university
New program launched thanks in part to overwhelming popularity of the campus’s existing minor.
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Arushi Avachat selected as 2024 Marshall Scholar
Arushi Avachat, who plans to graduate in June with degrees in English and political science and a South Asian studies minor, is the latest UCLA student to win the prestigious Marshall Scholarship.
Avachat worked with the UCLA Center for Scholarships & Scholar Enrichment to complete her application and prepare for the interview. The center provides writing workshops, individual counseling, interview preparation and assistance with institutional endorsements to UCLA undergraduates who are applying for scholarships.
Academic Advancement Program Student Awarded Arthur Ashe Scholarship
Sydney Do credits an entire community with paving her path to UCLA.
After high school, the Maryland native moved to California to live with her grandparents and attend a local community college. But when her grandmother died and her grandfather’s health failed, the teenage Do found herself living on her own with no family support.
Getting paid to get ahead: A new program helps students gain career experience and earn money for college
Learn more about theLearning-Aligned Employment Program (LAEP). This new program, funded by the California Student Aid Commission aims to provide paid, career-building jobs for undergrads with financial need.