Education Why getting more California students into top UCs carries a big cost to taxpayers By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | April 21, 2026 The state has covered the loss of revenue from a reduction in non-resident students, who pay three times what in-state students pay.
Education Bachelor’s degrees at community colleges: Lawmakers say yes, UC and CSU say slow down By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | January 28, 2026 The latest bill would allow a south San Diego County community college to create up to four additional bachelor’s programs aimed at workforce needs.
Education Cal State wants to offer bigger raises to campus presidents while cutting elsewhere By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | November 18, 2025 Trustees will vote tomorrow on whether to increase how much the system’s 22 campus presidents and other senior executives earn.
Education ‘Unlawful coercion’: Trump can’t withhold funds or demand payment from UC, federal judge rules By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | November 14, 2025 The decision by Judge Rita Lin today is a preliminary injunction and represents a significant victory for University of California scientists, professors, graduate students and other researchers.
California How California is trying to keep the National Guard away from Trump’s immigration crackdown By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | October 22, 2025 Can President Donald Trump call up the National Guard to enter a city even if the governor of that state says no?
Education UCLA reclaims hundreds of research grants that Trump cut off over alleged antisemitism By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | September 30, 2025 Even more funding is at stake going forward for UC campuses.
Education More California high school seniors applied for college financial aid this year than last By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | September 15, 2025 About 340,000 California students completed a financial aid application, up about 11% over last year.
Education Immigration agents signed up to recruit at a California university. Then the protests started By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | August 28, 2025 The Cal Poly campus postponed a job fair event over concerns about Customs and Border Protection’s participation.
Education Federal judge orders Trump administration to restore hundreds of UCLA research grants By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | August 12, 2025 The administration terminated the grants over alleged DEI violations. UC attorneys argued the suspensions were arbitrary and capricious.
Education Cal State is still in the red despite tuition increase and spending cuts By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | July 24, 2025 It’s not likely to get any help from the state, which is struggling with its own deficit.