UCLA

August 10, 2022

University of California accepts record number of in-state students, but only at some campuses

Responding to pressure to prioritize California residents, UC accepted fewer out-of-state applicants and about 1,000 more in-state students for fall 2022.

Michael Burke

July 21, 2022

UC board of regents asks for review of UCLA's decision to move to Big Ten athletics

UC board of regents calls for review of UCLA's planned move to the Big Ten following closed door meeting with Gov. Gavin Newsom who said UCLA must explain how the move will benefit students and preserve its relationship with UC Berkeley.

Michael Burke

June 15, 2022

High school graduates eager to move ahead to college and jobs, leaving Covid behind

Across California, graduating seniors look forward to moving beyond the high school years that were dominated by Covid.

Diana Lambert

March 4, 2022

Lawmakers want University of California to enroll 7,000 new students this fall; UC balks

Lawmakers want the University of California to add 7,000 new students this fall, but UC has indicated it will only add 2,000 more students compared with last fall.

Michael Burke

December 9, 2021

With standardized testing out, what’s next for University of California admissions?

UC made a historic move to abandon the SAT and ACT, but college access advocates expect it's just the first step in making admissions more equitable.

Michael Burke

August 10, 2021

After mixed experiences with distance learning, disabled California college students want flexibility

Entering the fall, college students say they want the flexibility to learn how they're most comfortable, whether that's in person or remotely.

Michael Burke

May 28, 2021

Legislators crafting deal to reduce numbers of out-of-state students at University of California

Lawmakers expect to vote soon on a proposal to gradually reduce the share of out-of-state students who enroll at the University of California.

Michael Burke

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