California State University (CSU)

September 30, 2022

How should California address college student housing crisis?

Tens of thousands of college students in California are homeless or without stable housing. During an EdSource roundtable, panelists said more dorms will help but called for other solutions too.

Michael Burke

September 28, 2022

How California is responding to dire student housing shortage

Rising costs have exacerbated California's student housing crisis. The state is responding with plans for more on-campus dorms, and a new bill could make it easier for colleges to expand housing. Some campuses turned to short-term solutions.

Michael Burke, Ashley A. Smith, Betty Márquez Rosales, And Ashleigh Panoo

September 8, 2022

Former CSU baseball coach sexually and racially harassed players and staff, investigation found

A former San Jose State baseball coach is now the vice principal and athletic director at a Plumas County high school following a Title IX investigation that found sexual and racial harassment.

Thomas Peele, Ashley A. Smith, And Daniel J. Willis

August 23, 2022

California colleges open for fall term with relaxed Covid rules

The fall term has arrived at California's public colleges, where Covid-19 restrictions have been eased. It's a stark contrast to last fall.

Michael Burke And Ashley A. Smith

August 18, 2022

UC and CSU campuses prepare to offer abortion pills for students by January

California's community colleges, unlike their four-year public counterparts, are not required to offer medication abortions by Jan 1.

Margo Rosenbaum and Natalie Lu

August 11, 2022

California colleges now have centers to help students with basic needs like food and housing

As community college students return to their campuses, many will find one new resource to count on: a hub where they can seek support in meeting their basic needs.

Betty Márquez Rosales

August 11, 2022

Basic needs at the California community colleges | Quick Guide

California Community Colleges must now offer a basic needs center at all 115 of its physical campuses. Most centers will offer food and housing support to begin.

Betty Márquez Rosales

June 24, 2022

California to boost number of bilingual teachers in Asian languages

School districts struggle to hire bilingual teachers in all languages, but the shortage is more severe for teachers fluent in Asian languages.

Zaidee Stavely

June 21, 2022

Campuses looking to offer housing for students and their children

Students in need of year-round, stable housing — rather than only during academic terms — face particular challenges when deciding which school to attend.

Betty Márquez Rosales

May 19, 2022

What California can learn from Texas and Florida about improving graduation rates

A student from the University of Texas at San Antonio details how a graduation help desk cleared his way to the finish line.

EdSource staff

May 18, 2022

More CSU students graduate during pandemic, but drop may loom

CSU official notes efforts to bring dropouts back to campuses after the pandemic's toll. Warns of "troublesome equity challenge."

Larry Gordon

May 16, 2022

Strategies for California? Texas university helps students cross finish line

The University of Texas at San Antonio's success at boosting graduation rates, especially for Black and Latino students, may offer strategies for California and other states.

Larry Gordon

May 13, 2022

Newsom reaffirms commitment to annual increases for UC, CSU; imposes annual progress reports

In exchange for five years of promised steady budget increases, UC and CSU commit to making progress toward key equity and efficiency goals and will publicly report on their progress.

Michael Burke And Ashley A. Smith

May 11, 2022

How a Florida public university helps more students to graduate sooner

The University of South Florida improved four- and six-year graduation rates by closing gaps for Latino and Black students, using methods that often contrast with California's.

Larry Gordon

May 6, 2022

More CSU sexual harassment and abuse cases made public

CSU makes public new harassment and abuse cases involving managers at six campuses in California in response to an EdSource records request.

Thomas Peele, Ashley A. Smith, And Daniel J. Willis