UCLA

February 24, 2021

Homeless students in L.A. charter schools struggle more than peers at traditional schools, study finds

New research shows graduation rates among homeless students at charter schools are more than a third lower than those at traditional public schools.

Carolyn Jones

September 1, 2020

University of California must stop all use of SAT and ACT in admissions, judge orders

UC’s Board of Regents voted in May to stop requiring the exams, but some campuses were still giving students the option to submit scores.

Michael Burke

September 1, 2020

UC Santa Barbara scales back reopening plans, citing Covid-19 infections among students

Most of the University of California’s nine undergraduate campuses have now significantly curtailed their reopening plans.

Michael Burke

August 22, 2020

As one University of California campus is evacuated due to fires, others revise fall reopening plans

On top of coping with threat of coronavirus, UC Santa Cruz is evacuated Thursday due to fires.

Louis Freedberg

July 28, 2020

One student’s journey to join the largest group of Latino students admitted to the University of California

After years of constant moving and economic instability, Johana Resendiz is now part of the history-making Latino students accepted into the UC system this year

Betty Márquez Rosales

July 9, 2020

UC San Diego uncertain if robust testing plan will be enough to welcome students back to campus

UCSD has one of the nation’s most detailed reopening plans, but with virus cases rising, administrators are unsure it will be enough.

Michael Burke

June 18, 2020

University of California campuses plan to offer most classes online this fall

All nine University of California campuses have announced plans for instruction this fall.

Michael Burke

March 20, 2020

Some California college students find refuge on campus during a pandemic

Life may not be the same, but for some California college students staying on campus provides a refuge, especially for those with nowhere to go.

Ashley A. Smith

November 14, 2019

Student satisfaction is slipping at University of California, survey finds

Overcrowded classes are major complaint in survey: 21 percent of UC undergraduates dissatisfied with college experience.

Larry Gordon

September 13, 2019

Push for tougher laws wanes following California admissions scandal

Private colleges successfully pushed for a softer bill while another proposal bolsters admissions oversight at public campuses.

Larry Gordon

June 10, 2019

Southern California student-led initiatives show promise for colleges grappling with homelessness

Though no one knows exactly how many college students are homeless, experts believe the problem has worsened.

Charlotte West

March 28, 2019

College admissions scandal upsetting to California's low-income students

Some students wonder whether their college spots are taken by affluent cheaters. Most still believe hard work in high school will land them at a good college.

Larry Gordon

March 6, 2019

UC says higher tuition for out-of-staters will help Californians

Proponents say extra tuition from non-Californians will pay for classes, aid for state residents. Protesters fear only the rich from outside the state will afford UC.

Larry Gordon

October 12, 2018

Correctable vision problems hinder learning for too many children

Early detection and correction of poor vision is key to giving all children an equal opportunity to learn.

Kristan Gross

July 25, 2018

Improving California school environments focus of pilot program

UCLA and two county education departments are collaborating to train teachers and administrators throughout the state on alternatives to traditional discipline.

David Washburn