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University of California
October 7, 2019

Debate underway whether University of California should require SAT and ACT for admissions

A UC faculty group is studying whether to drop SAT and ACT, overhaul them or substitute other tests as application requirements.

Larry Gordon
October 4, 2019

Gov. Newsom signs bills to expand college student aid, target admissions scandal

New laws also ease dual-enrollment for adults and high schoolers.

Ashley A. Smith
September 19, 2019

UC President Napolitano expanded enrollment, student services and faced critical audit

Janet Napolitano will leave the UC presidency in August 2020 with a generally positive legacy.

Larry Gordon
September 18, 2019

UC president Janet Napolitano stepping down

Napolitano, the first woman to be named president of the 10-campus system, has served in the role since 2013.

Michael Burke
September 13, 2019

Survey: non-tuition expenses hinder California college students

Survey confirms that non-tuition costs in California pose obstacles to students pursuing higher education.

Ashley A. Smith
August 28, 2019

Initiatives underway for low-cost, free textbooks for California college students

California's public colleges and universities are doing more to provide free, digital or low-cost textbooks to students.

Ashley A. Smith
August 27, 2019

College Board revises plans for single “adversity score” as tool in admissions

In response to criticism, the College Board is reforming a new admissions tool meant to measure hardships that a freshman applicant faces.

Michael Burke
August 23, 2019

Boosting California college graduations is governor panel's first task

Education leaders will privately advise Gov. Newsom on college access and success. Some experts want the group to have more authority.

Larry Gordon
July 11, 2019

University of California considers ways to increase tuition but with a price freeze guarantee

UC regents will consider plan to guarantee students stable tuition for up to six years while new students could get price hikes.

Larry Gordon
July 10, 2019

UC to distribute new summer aid now but CSU will wait a year

Legislators hope increasing financial aid for summer school will help students graduate faster.

Larry Gordon
June 26, 2019

Graduating from college still a struggle for many California foster youth

One recent study found that among foster youth who enrolled in post-secondary education just 49.6 percent completed their first two semesters.

Rob Waters
June 14, 2019

More aid for older and homeless students in California's higher education budget

The budget provides an increase to 41,000 Cal Grants for older students to pay tuition. Advocates say more help is needed and hope for bigger reforms next year.

Larry Gordon And Michael Burke
May 17, 2019

UC regents approve tuition hike for non-Californians — but with aid available

After fears that only the rich from outside California could afford UC, some aid will be provided. Most non-residents will pay $762 tuition hike.

Larry Gordon
May 10, 2019

Gov. Newsom proposes more help for homeless California college students but no major Cal Grant boost

Much debate is ahead about legislation to expand Cal Grants beyond tuition costs. Gov. Newsom says state must balance different needs.

Larry Gordon
April 22, 2019

We must embrace equity over elitism in higher education

College quality to should be measured by the number and diversity of the students they graduate, not by institutional wealth and high rejection rates, author says.

Kim A. Wilcox