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

August 31, 2020

California colleges increase online mental health services to serve expected student need

More isolation and depression anticipated as students return to mostly online courses.

Larry Gordon

August 7, 2020

California releases guidance for reopening colleges and universities

Colleges and universities in California can reopen this fall but must offer most classes virtually and have other restrictions in place.

Michael Burke

August 6, 2020

Why I choose to be a full-time student and essential worker

Balancing studies online and a heavier schedule at work can be overwhelming.

Iman Palm

August 4, 2020

California legislators urge Newsom to sign bill requiring CSU students to take ethnic studies

Presssure builds on Gov. Newsom to impose ethnic studies requirement on CSU dictated by the state legislature. He has until Aug. 15 to sign the bill.

Ashley A. Smith

July 22, 2020

California State University students required to take ethnic studies or social justice class under new policy

CSU trustees vote to approve policy while legislation with a stricter ethnic studies requirement makes its way through the Legislature.

Michael Burke

July 21, 2020

Enrollment growth doesn't justify cost of a new CSU campus

Study finds a new CSU campus for about 8,000 students could cost up to $3 billion, too expensive for a system facing budget cuts.

Ashley A. Smith

July 21, 2020

CSU one step closer to making ethnic studies a graduation requirement

California State University board is poised to decide on Wednesday whether to require students to take an ethnic studies course.

Ashley A. Smith

July 17, 2020

California’s top higher education officials urge voters to support affirmative action in hiring and admissions

California’s higher education leaders appear together for what may be their last public gathering in an online forum, entitled “New Realities for Higher Education."

Larry Gordon

July 10, 2020

Students at California’s top-tier universities don’t reflect state’s racial and ethnic diversity, says Urban Institute study

Ashley A. Smith

July 1, 2020

California State University faculty call for reforms to improve racial justice across system

Faculty are demanding that CSU reform police, require students take ethnic studies classes and erase racial pay gaps, among other requests.

Michael Burke

June 24, 2020

State Senate action allows California voters to decide on affirmative action

Strong campaigns ahead for and against the measure to revoke Proposition 209 after 24 years. It will be on the same Nov. 3 ballot as the presidential election.

Larry Gordon

June 22, 2020

California universities prepare for possible return of affirmative action in admissions

If voters repeal the state ban on affirmative action in college admissions, some expect only moderate change among racial groups at UC and CSU while others predict significant shifts to match California's overall population.

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

June 16, 2020

Endangered: large university lecture hall classes

Very large classes are less common than often thought. Technology and new in-the-round designs will alter teaching experience.

Larry Gordon