University of California

February 23, 2021

California lawmakers propose Cal Grant reforms to help low-income students

Lawmakers have introduced legislation to make it easier for low-income students to access Cal Grants by changing eligibility standards.

Michael Burke

February 11, 2021

Why the University of California is seeing a massive surge in freshman applications

College access experts attribute the massive spike in applications partially to the elimination of the SAT and ACT in admissions.

Michael Burke

January 26, 2021

There’s still time: California State University extends some application deadlines

Facing pandemic problems, students get an extra two months or so at some campuses to figure out their college plans. Some universities fear enrollment drops.

Larry Gordon

January 15, 2021

Investing in college success: Perspectives on Gov. Newsom’s higher ed budget

Leaders representing all segments of California's education system share their reactions to the governor’s budget proposals.

Andrew Reed

January 13, 2021

After dropping SAT and ACT, University of California urged not to add new admissions test

UC is being asked not to create its own test to replace the SAT. Students may instead be able to submit scores from 11th grade state exams.

Michael Burke

January 8, 2021

Newsom proposes increased funding to California’s colleges and universities to mitigate Covid-19 impact

Higher education leaders in California mostly praised Gov. Gavin Newsom's budget proposal, which offsets some of last year's cuts.

Michael Burke And Ashley A. Smith

December 29, 2020

Proposition 16 lost. Now what? Ideas to boost diversity at California universities

Experts suggest reforms in admissions, financial aid and transfer policies to legally increase diversity among students and faculty.

Larry Gordon

December 10, 2020

When helping family comes before going to college

The pandemic has wreaked havoc on the college plans for some California freshmen who have had to change their plans so they can help support their families.

Betty Márquez Rosales

November 20, 2020

Amid pandemic fears of student loss, University of California enrollment remains flat

Enrollment at public universities is down across the country, but not at the University of California, where undergraduate enrollment is up and total enrollment is flat.

Michael Burke

November 9, 2020

University of California expands list of courses that meet math requirement for admission

The decision comes after CSU delayed a vote to add a quantitative reasoning course — in addition to 3 years of math — as an admission requirement.

Sydney Johnson

October 2, 2020

As University of California campuses reopen, UC San Diego deploys aggressive strategy to contain Covid-19

UC San Diego is welcoming students back to campus with mass Covid-19 testing, Bluetooth technology and wastewater testing.

Michael Burke

September 8, 2020

Many California high school seniors still want to take SAT/ACT even though they are optional at many colleges

Many testing sessions for the SAT and ACT were canceled in pandemic. Some remain scheduled for the fall, with social distancing and masks required.

Larry Gordon

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 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