Education Newsom’s final budget sends more than a billion dollars to University of California, Cal State By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | July 9, 2026 Since Gavin Newsom became governor, state support for California’s public universities has grown by 50%.
Technology Cal State faculty push to prevent AI tools from replacing them as schools and staff experiment By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | June 19, 2026 A bill proposing limitations so far has garnered no opposition from lawmakers and may clear the Legislature as soon as Monday.
Education Cal State may soon offer degrees that take just 3 years to finish. Work experience counts, too By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | May 11, 2026 The school wants to attract more students -- and be competitive with online colleges.
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.