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California State University
August 15, 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
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
July 15, 2019

Governing board of California community colleges extends chancellor's contract

California Community Colleges board of governors extended the contract for Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley despite objections from faculty members.

Michael Burke
July 10, 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 9, 2019

Teacher hopefuls offered $10,000 to enter California State University residency program

Three hundred students will be selected for the CSU Residency Year Service Scholarship Program next school year.

Diana Lambert
July 3, 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
June 26, 2019

Despite enrollment growth, graduating from college still a struggle for many California foster youth

One recent study found that among foster youth who enrolled in post-secondary education just 49.6 percent completed their first two semesters.

Rob Waters
June 14, 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
May 22, 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 10, 2019

Gov. Newsom proposes more help for homeless California college students but no major Cal Grant boost

Much debate is ahead about legislation to expand Cal Grants beyond tuition costs. Gov. Newsom says state must balance different needs.

Larry Gordon
May 7, 2019

California colleges help students dress for success — for free

More colleges open shops to provide students with free professional attire for work interviews, internships and new jobs.

Larry Gordon
April 10, 2019

A 4th year of high school math for CSU admissions? Just the idea triggers debate

A fourth course of high school math could be calculus, computer science, statistics, business math to fill possible extra CSU entrance requirement.

Larry Gordon
April 2, 2019

Lack of effective state education data system holds students back

Longitudinal system that connects K-12 and higher ed could help more students complete college.

Michal Kurlaender
March 28, 2019

California legislators seek reforms after college admissions scandal

Lawmakers say they want to level the admissions playing field. Sweeping proposals would add oversight to athletics admissions, ban legacy admissions and regulate private counselors.

Larry Gordon