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.
All articles by Larry Gordon
Push for tougher laws wanes following California admissions scandal
Private colleges successfully pushed for a softer bill while another proposal bolsters admissions oversight at public campuses.
Larry Gordon
September 13, 2019
Boosting California college graduations is governor panel's first task
Education leaders will privately advise Gov. Newsom on college access and success. Some experts want the group to have more authority.
Larry Gordon
August 23, 2019
Hardship score for college admission gets mixed reaction in California
New College Board tool to identify students who have overcome hardship gets some support among private colleges; public colleges are wary.
Larry Gordon
August 22, 2019
National college dropout rates are a scandal, UC author says
New book urges colleges to boost graduations with teaching reforms and more welcoming campuses.
Larry Gordon
August 15, 2019
Opponents urge CSU to reject 4th year of high school math or related courses for admission
CSU expected to hear much criticism before trustees vote in November. Critics say the proposal will curtail college access.
Larry Gordon
July 24, 2019
California State University increases application fee to $70 per campus
The application fee rise from $55 per CSU campus is the system’s first in 30 years.
Larry Gordon
July 23, 2019
University of California considers ways to increase tuition but with a price freeze guarantee
UC regents will consider plan to guarantee students stable tuition for up to six years while new students could get price hikes.
Larry Gordon
July 11, 2019
UC to distribute new summer aid now but CSU will wait a year
Legislators hope increasing financial aid for summer school will help students graduate faster.
Larry Gordon
July 10, 2019
Second chances for applicants shut out of crowded CSU campuses
A new CSU program offers freshmen and transfers a spot at nine campuses with room if they were rejected where they first applied.
Larry Gordon
July 3, 2019
Calbright, California's newest community college, starts recruiting students
The name Calbright was chosen to provide "a sense of aspiration and place" for the school that combines online and workplace learning.
Larry Gordon
June 24, 2019
More aid for older and homeless students in California's higher education budget
The budget provides an increase to 41,000 Cal Grants for older students to pay tuition. Advocates say more help is needed and hope for bigger reforms next year.
Larry Gordon And Michael Burke
June 14, 2019
And the winner is: 'Calbright' will be the name for California's new community college
Since the new school is not only online, its name is changing. "Calbright College" seeks to evoke California and a better future.
Larry Gordon
June 7, 2019
Newsom's plan to aid parents enrolled in California colleges runs into resistance
Gov. Newsom said college students who are parents of dependent children deserve a special helping hand. But legislators say they want to aid a wider group of older students.
Larry Gordon
May 30, 2019
Cal State application fees expected to rise to $70 per campus amid access concerns
The proposed $15 hike, the first in 30 years, would support technology. Low-income students would get four free applications but concerns remain.
Larry Gordon
May 22, 2019
UC regents approve tuition hike for non-Californians — but with aid available
After fears that only the rich from outside California could afford UC, some aid will be provided. Most non-residents will pay $762 tuition hike.