College & Careers

Enrollment ticks up 2% at Cal State, its first increase since 2020

October 8, 2024

Chancellor Mildred García said the system is experiencing "promising upward momentum."

Amy DiPierro

Commentary

New math placement rules undermine preparation of community college STEM majors

October 8, 2024

To avoid a STEM preparation meltdown, community colleges must make mid-course corrections on implementation of AB 1705, scheduled to take full effect by fall 2025.

Richard Ford

College is one of life’s ‘biggest investments.’ A new report asks — is it worth it?

October 3, 2024

The report seeks to identify college programs that boost earnings, not those with the most selective admissions rates.

Amy DiPierro

Restrictions on campus protests spark concerns about free speech

October 3, 2024

California State University and the University of California are revamping protest rules and banning encampments, barriers and, under certain circumstances, the wearing of face masks.

Zaidee Stavely

How school closures provide an opportunity to create better high schools

October 2, 2024

New analysis encourages California high schools to pursue partnerships, flexible schedules, new options in anticipation of school closings.

John Fensterwald

Campaign for College Opportunity's new president on tackling the transfer process 

October 1, 2024

Jessie Ryan is the new president of the Campaign for College Opportunity, one of California's leading higher education advocacy groups.

Michael Burke

What you need to know to become a teacher in California | Quick Guide

September 30, 2024

The teacher shortage prompted California lawmakers to ease testing requirements, waive exam fees and begin new programs to recruit and retain teachers.

Diana Lambert

New Cal State Bakersfield president says campus should see Kern County’s education problems 'as our own'

September 26, 2024

“We're not just going to sit back passively and watch our community go in a direction that we don’t want it to go,” said President Harper.

Amy DiPierro

UC, Cal State, community colleges should work together to boost transfer rates, auditor says

September 25, 2024

The California State Auditor is recommending that University of California and California State University campuses better align their transfer requirements, among other suggestions.

Michael Burke

Q&A: Big drop in enrollment of low-income undocumented students at California’s public universities

September 24, 2024

Study author urges universities to consider "scholarships, fee remissions, and the like" to support undocumented students.

Amy DiPierro

Commentary

All California students should be empowered to be ready for UC and CSU admission

September 23, 2024

Too often, the slate of courses required to enter the University of California or California State University are not offered, or students don't know they are needed.

Alton B. Nelson Jr.

Commentary

How stepping out of my comfort zone enhanced my college experience

September 18, 2024

If I gave in to my anxiety and avoided radio simply because I didn’t have the experience, I would never have experienced personal growth or gained the confidence that I have now.

Ally Valiente 

Commentary

How California can unlock multigenerational economic mobility and success

September 16, 2024

If the state and colleges knew more about the needs of students with children, they could develop more ways to help them thrive, for the good of everyone, not just the students.

Su Jin Jez and Christopher J. Nellum

Next stop on transfer students' journey: UC Berkeley's new, high-end dorm

September 16, 2024

Anchor House, UC Berkeley's new dorm for transfer students, is part of a larger effort to create a community for students transferring to the campus.

Jo Moon

Music education sets up low-income youth for success

September 12, 2024

A staggering 97% of music students with Harmony Project graduate high school, and close to 80% go on to college. What's the secret?

Zaidee Stavely