California State University

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

January 26, 2021

There’s still time: California State University extends some application deadlines

Facing pandemic problems, students get an extra two months or so at some campuses to figure out their college plans. Some universities fear enrollment drops.

Larry Gordon

January 8, 2021

Newsom proposes increased funding to California’s colleges and universities to mitigate Covid-19 impact

Higher education leaders in California mostly praised Gov. Gavin Newsom's budget proposal, which offsets some of last year's cuts.

Michael Burke And Ashley A. Smith

December 17, 2020

How counseling aims to help CSU freshmen graduate in four years

New advising programs focus on freshmen. Goal is for first year students to take 15 units a term.

Larry Gordon

December 4, 2020

Freshman year can be tricky; the pandemic makes it worse

Amid online classes and other tumult, will freshmen return for sophomore year? CSU campuses show mixed results so far.

Larry Gordon

December 4, 2020

CSU freshmen dropout rates by race/ethnicity for 2019

Sort and visually compare dropout rates by demographic data across the CSU system.

Yuxuan Xie

November 20, 2020

Amid pandemic fears of student loss, University of California enrollment remains flat

Enrollment at public universities is down across the country, but not at the University of California, where undergraduate enrollment is up and total enrollment is flat.

Michael Burke

November 18, 2020

California State University faculty, administrators remain at odds over ethnic studies requirement

California State University’s ethnic studies requirement is on track to being implemented as a lower-division class, disappointing faculty.

Michael Burke

November 2, 2020

How new law requiring ethnic studies at California State University will affect community colleges

New ethnic studies class will likely be required as part of lower-division coursework, which many students complete at community college.

Michael Burke

September 25, 2020

Incoming California State University leader to take the helm at a “special moment” to address inequality

Joseph I. Castro begins to identify his priorities as the new chancellor of the 23-campus California State University System in a Q & A. He’s the first native Californian, first Mexican American and first CSU president promoted to the position.

Ashley A. Smith