Cal State

July 21, 2020

California colleges, fearing enrollment loss this fall, are trying hard to bond with students this summer

T-shirt giveaways, free summer classes, virtual concerts, flexible deadlines are new pandemic efforts. Schools don’t want the usual attendance melt turning into a flood.

Larry Gordon

June 19, 2020

California moves toward requiring CSU students to take ethnic studies to graduate

The Senate passed a bill requiring CSU students to take an ethnic studies course as trustees are set to consider the system’s own proposal.

Michael Burke And Betty Márquez Rosales

April 28, 2020

Even if California college campuses reopen, will most students still come?

Worried about finances and health, some high school seniors are deciding to stay closer to home for college.

Larry Gordon

April 17, 2020

California State University suspends SAT/ACT testing for 2021-22 admissions, joining UC

CSU officials say their action does not mean testing is permanently dropped as an admissions requirement. Grade point averages will take on more weight.

Larry Gordon

September 23, 2019

San Diego State University program latest to take aim at preparing more diverse, bilingual teachers

Three San Diego area community colleges will send 100 students annually to San Diego State’s bilingual credentials program.

Michael Burke

July 24, 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 23, 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

December 16, 2018

California students, first in their families to attend college, mentor each other to succeed

The Level Up program matches low-income California freshmen with slightly older mentors at 29 colleges. The advice and friendship help keep students in school, organizers say.

Larry Gordon

October 24, 2018

California's SAT scores rise, beat national averages

While overall scores rose, only 48 percent of California students did well enough on the SAT to be considered fully college ready. Ethnic disparities remain as well.

Larry Gordon

May 11, 2018

California K-12 schools get slightly more in Gov. Brown's revised state budget

A recession is coming, so don't get 'giddy' over the prospect of adding or expanding programs, governor warns.

John Fensterwald

March 20, 2018

Cal State admission closer to home getting easier for next year

Following a demand from the state Legislature, the Cal State system will give applicants from the region surrounding a campus an admissions advantage over those from far away.

Larry Gordon

January 17, 2018

California higher education leaders urge Dreamers to reapply quickly for DACA protection

A recent court ruling gives undocumented California students a window to renew their DACA applications, officials said. Meanwhile, they urge the U.S. Supreme Court and Congress to protect the 700,000 or so undocumented young people nationwide who previously had protection against deportation.

Larry Gordon

March 21, 2017

CSU to overhaul remedial education, replace no-credit with credit-bearing classes

A move from noncredit remedial courses to specially designed credit classes will offer extra tutoring and support to thousands of CSU students. Nearly 40 percent of last fall’s CSU freshmen were found to need remediation in English or math, and 14 percent needed remediation in both subjects.

Larry Gordon

January 2, 2017

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

November 28, 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