Larry Gordon
Larry Gordon was a higher education writer at the Los Angeles Times, where he covered colleges and universities in California and nationwide. He won the first place award for education reporting in 2014 from the California Newspaper Publishers Association. Larry previously was a reporter and editor at the Bergen Record in his home state New Jersey. He was a mid-career Fulbright Fellow, teaching journalism at the American University in Bulgaria. He earned a master’s degree at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism and a bachelor’s at Georgetown University. He is co-author of the hiking guide “Stairway Walks in Los Angeles.” He is based in Los Angeles.
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Debate underway on CSU & UC tuition increase proposals; students protesting
Early proposals for the first possible tuition increases in six years call for a $270 hike at CSU and $300 at UC. Much awaits Gov. Brown's January budget plan.
Larry Gordon
January 2, 2017
In-state freshman applicants to UC rise again; fewer nonresidents apply
Latinos and Asians comprise the largest groups of applicants as students seek to gain entrance to at least one of UC's nine undergraduate campuses.
Larry Gordon
December 19, 2016
Californians worried about higher education tuition costs but wary of taxes, new survey finds
Californians say they support more funds for higher education, but don't want higher taxes or tuition, poll finds. They regard campuses highly.
Larry Gordon
December 8, 2016
A video of interview with new California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley
Eloy Ortiz Oakley is about to take over a system of 113 colleges and more than 2.1 million students.
Larry Gordon
December 7, 2016
Young men outnumbered in college readiness efforts; more male recruits sought
Girls and young women often comprise at least 60 percent of students in programs. Attracting more boys is now a priority, but it won't be easy.
Larry Gordon
December 6, 2016
California higher ed chiefs urge Trump to keep policy protecting undocumented students
The unified front from UC, CSU and community colleges reflects the fear among their 74,000 undocumented students that they could face loss of work permits and deportation.
Larry Gordon
November 29, 2016
California colleges fear immigration changes, defend aid to undocumented
Students worry that Trump will revoke protections many have against deportation, but also say they appreciate the financial aid California provides to Dreamers.
Larry Gordon
November 28, 2016
Remedial courses are 'barriers' for many community college students, report says
With 80 percent of community college students placed in at least one remedial class, failure and attrition rates are high.
Larry Gordon
November 9, 2016
Community college students need more help transferring to Cal State campuses, report finds
Some students take too many classes or the wrong classes as they prepare to transfer.
Larry Gordon
November 3, 2016
Students can begin applying earlier for college financial aid
Under new federal rules, the date has moved from January to October.
Larry Gordon
October 20, 2016
California college grads incur less school debt than national average
The study cites the relatively low cost of the state's public universities.
Larry Gordon
October 17, 2016
UC is joining Boys & Girls Clubs to boost university enrollment
Select campuses will partner with local clubs.
Larry Gordon
September 28, 2016
Colleges expand services for undocumented students as legislation seeks more
The centers provide academic, financial and legal help, among other services.
Larry Gordon
September 15, 2016
Student leaders of CSU, UC talk financial aid, hunger and housing
The student presidents represent all campuses in their respective public university systems.
Larry Gordon
September 12, 2016
Survey finds worrisome short tenures for community college chiefs
Researchers believe leadership is crucial to improving student retention rates.