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.
Education Trump cancelled millions in California research grants. Judges want to restore them By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | June 24, 2025 The science grants are a core aspect of university operations and science development in the U.S. NIH funding for the UCs alone brought in $2.6 billion last year.
Education No need to apply: Cal State is automatically admitting high school students with good grades By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | March 28, 2025 It’s possible that Cal State may take the direct admissions pilot statewide.
Education Sue or hold back? The University of California does both as it faces Trump’s wrath By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | March 26, 2025 Students are scared and aren't sure if the UC will protect them from the federal government.
Education California State University increases its graduation rates but is falling short of its ambitious goals By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | November 22, 2024 Cal State has a goal to graduate 40% of its freshmen within four years. It now graduates 36% — its highest rate ever.
Education Cal State campuses brace for ‘severe consequences’ as budget gap looms By Mikhail Zinshteyn | EdSource | September 25, 2024 Cal State officials are projecting a 2025-26 budget hole of about $400 million to $800 million. They are warning of layoffs and academic cuts.
Education California may ban legacy admissions at colleges. The end of affirmative action is a reason why By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | August 29, 2024 About a half-dozen private institutions consider legacy in admissions; none of California's public universities do.
Education UC moves to limit where academic departments post opinions against backdrop of Gaza War By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | July 17, 2024 The university will need to further clarify its rules on speech and expression by this fall.
Education UC student workers expand strike to two more campuses as they demand amnesty for protestors By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | May 28, 2024 UC's Office of the President says the strike violates the union contract.