graduation initiative

October 28, 2022

CSU graduation rates tick up for some students, decline for transfers

Pandemic impacts university's 2022 completions. Campus closures may have hurt some graduation plans.

Emma Gallegos

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 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

January 13, 2022

High calculus failure rates thwart students across CSU

Reforms underway in teaching college calculus. But weak math skills from high school derail students from STEM careers.

Larry Gordon

August 20, 2021

California State University courses with high failure and withdrawal rates prompt calls for reform

Campuses overhaul courses, offer more tutoring to cut high failure rates. Nearly half of students fail or drop some classes.

Larry Gordon

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