May 26, 2023

New report recommends Cal State plan for a tuition increase for fall 2024

Facing financial pressures, Cal State may consider a tuition increase. Since 2011, tuition at CSU has increased just once, by 5%, in 2017.

Ashley A. Smith

May 23, 2023

California Community Colleges 'will have a difficult time' meeting transfer goals without big changes

Amid a decline in the number of students earning an associate degree for transfer, the system's interim chancellor said significant changes are needed if the colleges want to reach their goals for increasing transfer.

Michael Burke

May 18, 2023

Proposed state budget could make becoming a teacher easier

The governor's revised budget could put a dent in California's ongoing teacher shortage by removing obstacles to earning a credential and providing more funds to train teachers for hard-to-fill positions.

Diana Lambert And Zaidee Stavely

May 16, 2023

Campus food pantries expand to support students' basic needs

At many UC and CSU campuses, pantries are continuously expanding to meet the needs of food-insecure students.

By Arabel Meyer and Emma Robertson

May 12, 2023

Newsom’s budget keeps promised funding bumps for UC and CSU

California's public universities will get funding increases despite the state's revenue shortfall, but they are being asked to borrow money for housing projects.

Michael Burke And Ashley A. Smith

May 2, 2023

Chico State cuts ties with therapist who counseled professor who allegedly made gun threats and concerned faculty

Chico State has dropped a contract with a therapist hired to help faculty and staff deal with alleged gun threats by a faculty member after learning that the counselor was also treating the accused professor.

Thomas Peele

April 25, 2023

The college experience: Navigating through new and old friendships

Going to university opens students' eyes to a broader view of who might be a friend.

Rosie Padilla

April 24, 2023

Q&A: With May 1 enrollment deadline approaching, an insider’s view of UC admissions

Ahead of college decision day, a UC San Diego admissions official discusses the process, including what waitlisted students should expect and how the campus plans to enroll more California residents.

Michael Burke

April 21, 2023

Chico State professor and his estranged wife each testify as university pushes for restraining order

The university is seeking to make a temporary restraining order against suspended biology professor David Stachura permanent.

Thomas Peele

March 23, 2023

CSU faculty salary study shows wide dissatisfaction despite pay being at national averages

Faculty feel they aren't paid fairly in CSU, despite study revealing wages are at national averages.

Ashley A. Smith

February 24, 2023

California sinks millions into teacher residency programs, but many can't afford to enroll

Teacher residency programs, which offer a year of clinical practice in the classroom and small stipends, are losing enrollment to internships with salaries and benefits.

Diana Lambert

February 15, 2023

Billions are needed to repair, renovate and maintain Cal State’s buildings

Students have complained about unbearable heat waves in classrooms without air conditioning and canceled classes due to flooded buildings, but funds are not available to maintain and renovate academic facilities.

Ashley A. Smith

February 10, 2023

CSU asks: What do you want in the next systemwide chancellor?

Public forums held across the state this week are meant to help the board write the job description for CSU's next leader.

Emma Gallegos

February 9, 2023

Cal Poly Humboldt is anticipating an influx of new students — and housing woes

Cal Poly Humboldt's new majors are attracting a lot more applicants. With that growth, on-campus housing may be in short supply.

Ashley A. Smith

February 3, 2023

CSU’s housing grants aim to prevent rent crises among students

CSU students now have access to housing grants if they're struggling to pay rent, thanks to a $10 million systemwide increase in state funding for basic needs.

Betty Márquez Rosales