January 21, 2021 UCLA In the News lists selected mentions of UCLA in the world’s news media. Some articles may require registration or a subscription to view. See more UCLA In the News. Biden’s use of silence “is extremely important,” said Norma Mendoza-Denton, a professor of linguistics anthropology at UCLA. “President Trump never mentioned the death toll. He was never one to dwell on anything negative, whether it was the economy or the unrest.” (Commentary written by UCLA’s Margaret Peters) As promised on the campaign trail, President Biden laid out his plan for immigration on his first day in office. The plan calls for changes to much of the U.S. immigration system, including repealing the “Muslim ban,” adding a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants already in the United States, changes in the asylum system and more.