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California State University

California State University which enrolls about 477,000 students at its 23 campuses, prides itself on educating workers for the state’s most essential industries.

Finishing in Four Years
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
College & Careers
May 13, 2022

Newsom reaffirms commitment to annual increases for UC, CSU; imposes annual progress reports

In exchange for five years of promised steady budget increases, UC and CSU commit to making progress toward key equity and efficiency goals and will publicly report on their progress.

Michael Burke And Ashley A. Smith
Financial Aid
May 12, 2022

Advocates of major changes to Cal Grant look to Newsom

After California Gov. Gavin Newsom last fall vetoed an overhaul of the state's main financial aid program, advocates for change are hopeful he will support their proposals this year.

Michael Burke
Preparation
May 12, 2022

Will California teachers be ready to teach ethnic studies? Some say training needed

Some, including key lawmaker, say California teachers won't be properly prepared to teach ethnic studies requirement without special training.

Ashley A. Smith
College & Careers
April 8, 2022

With freshman applications up but transfers down, Cal Poly Pomona faces enrollment challenge

The pandemic and other factors reduced transfer applications across the California State University system.

Ashley A. Smith
College & Careers
March 23, 2022

CSU's interim chancellor becomes second woman in state history to lead the 23-campus system

Former CSUN President Jolene Koester was selected to replace Joseph I. Castro as interim California State University chancellor until a permanent replacement is found.

Ashley A. Smith
California State University
March 22, 2022

In wake of Castro resignation, Cal State launches investigations of system's handling of sexual harassment complaints

After saying they had been left in the dark, CSU trustees launch investigations stemming from former Chancellor Joseph Castro's mishandling of sexual harassment complaints while at Fresno State.

Ashley A. Smith
College & Careers
March 17, 2022

Cal State faculty petition demands Legislature investigate sexual harassment across system

Cal State faculty members are pushing for California lawmakers to launch a separate probe into how allegations of sexual harassment are handled, saying they have no confidence in the system's plan to investigate itself.

Ashley A. Smith
California State University
March 4, 2022

Castro to receive $400,000 salary for one year following resignation as CSU chancellor

Joseph Castro's settlement with California State University follows his resignation last month as the system's chancellor amid allegations he mishandled cases of sexual harassment while president at Fresno State.

Michael Burke
College & Careers
March 3, 2022

California selects colleges for first round of grants to expand affordable student housing

California selects colleges to recommend for first round of grants to expand affordable student housing.

Ashley A. Smith
Commentary
March 2, 2022

Stop resisting, professors, and embrace online teaching

Integrating online instruction with in-person classes can enhance teaching and learning if done well.

Anuradha Basu
California State University
March 1, 2022

CSU trustees order independent investigation into sexual harassment allegations at Fresno State

California State University has ordered an independent investigation of how sexual harassment allegations are handled. A scandal at Fresno State recently led to the resignation of the system's chancellor.

Ashley A. Smith
College & Careers
February 24, 2022

The transfer maze: How to streamline transferring into CSU and UC

An EdSource roundtable addresses the challenges and barriers facing community college students as they prepare to transfer to University of California and California State University campuses.

Emma Gallegos
California State University
February 17, 2022

CSU Chancellor Joseph I. Castro resigns in fallout over his handling of sexual misconduct claims

Joseph I. Castro resigns as chancellor of the 23-campus California State University following allegations that he mishandled a sexual harassment case while he was president of Fresno State.

Emma Gallegos, Thomas Peele, And Michael Burke
California State University
February 4, 2022

CSU chancellor welcomes investigation into allegations he mishandled sexual harassment case at Fresno State

CSU Chancellor Joseph I. Castro has support of board of trustees chair; legislators call for investigation

Ashley A. Smith