California State University

July 8, 2021

Few strings for colleges on how to spend record federal Covid relief dollars

The once-in-a-lifetime pandemic drove Congress and two presidential administrations to approve $69 billion in Covid relief for higher education with the highest amount, more than $9.5 billion, for California colleges and universities.

Thomas Peele

July 6, 2021

Colleges prepare for incoming freshmen with high school learning loss

An academic year of distance learning has left many graduating seniors with gaps in their learning. Colleges are preparing to help with tutoring, summer brush-up and empathetic faculty.

Larry Gordon

June 29, 2021

Budget deal invests in financial aid, enrollment growth at California's colleges and universities

The budget approved by lawmakers will grow enrollment of California residents at UC and CSU while also expanding financial aid access.

Michael Burke And Ashley A. Smith

June 9, 2021

Quick Guide: Ethnic studies requirement coming to California community colleges

California's community colleges plan to require many students to take an ethnic studies class. Here's what you need to know.

Michael Burke

June 2, 2021

Legislature looks to expand financial aid at California's colleges

Reform to state's Cal Grant program would expand eligibility to an estimated 173,000 students while also increasing award amounts.

Michael Burke

May 24, 2021

California’s community colleges move to require ethnic studies

Soon, any student pursuing an associate degree at a California community college will likely need to take an ethnic studies class.

Michael Burke

May 6, 2021

Many colleges require vaccines immediately, but CSU and UC stick with plan to wait on FDA

CSU and UC will wait for full FDA approval before requiring Covid-19 vaccinations, but it's unclear if that will happen by the fall terms.

Michael Burke

April 30, 2021

What’s in a college course number? Lots of confusion

A bill that would direct similar community college courses across the state to carry the same number to reduce transfer problems faces opposition from faculty groups.

Larry Gordon

April 23, 2021

California public universities’ vaccine requirement could impact more than 1 million students, faculty and staff

The requirements could affect more than 1 million students and staff, but will only take effect if the FDA gives full approval to a vaccine.

Michael Burke

April 14, 2021

California universities plan a mix of in-person, virtual commencement ceremonies

Campuses including Fresno State, UC Riverside and California State University, Northridge will include in-person elements in their commencement ceremonies.

Michael Burke And Ashley A. Smith

April 7, 2021

Vaccines on tap for California’s children, but what do parents say?

Children may soon be eligible for Covid-19 vaccinations, potentially helping California schools to fully reopen for in-person instruction.

Diana Lambert

March 17, 2021

California universities urge students to opt for a spring break staycation

Campus leaders across California are asking students to help lower the risk of spreading Covid-19 by staying local during spring break.

Michael Burke And Ashley A. Smith

March 9, 2021

California educators want Congress to double the maximum Pell Grant award

California higher education leaders support President Biden’s proposal to double the maximum amount of the Pell Grant, the main source of federal financial aid available to students.

Michael Burke

February 23, 2021

California lawmakers propose Cal Grant reforms to help low-income students

Lawmakers have introduced legislation to make it easier for low-income students to access Cal Grants by changing eligibility standards.

Michael Burke

February 12, 2021

Should California get another science-focused university?

Humboldt State has seen sharp enrollment drops. A Cal Poly designation could attract more prestige, funding and students.

Larry Gordon