Education When is a California college degree worth the cost? A new study has answers By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | May 9, 2024 Many community colleges, Cal States and University of California campuses have better returns on investment than most nonprofit private colleges and for-profit institutions.
Education California extends student financial aid deadline By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | March 25, 2024 After a federal financial aid glitch, students will have more time to apply for state aid.
California California may extend financial aid deadline for students impacted by federal delays By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | March 15, 2024 A newly implemented federal student aid application is blocking some students from completing their forms.
Education Cal State faculty vote to ratify new contract By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | February 19, 2024 Members of the California Faculty Association approve a two-year agreement following a strike in January that lasted one day.
Education UC rejects plan to allow campuses to hire undocumented students By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | January 25, 2024 The proposal would have meant challenging a federal law that bars employers from hiring undocumented immigrants.
Education Cal State faculty union vows to strike over the university’s final pay offer By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | January 9, 2024 University's 5% pay raise offer is well below the 12% sought by the union that represents faculty.
Education Cal State union stages first of one-day strikes over faculty salaries By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | December 4, 2023 The California Faculty Association is seeking a 12% pay increase, while university officials counter with 5% in each of the next three years.
Education Understanding California’s college students’ protests over Israeli-Palestinian conflict By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | November 14, 2023 College campuses struggle to balance First Amendment rights and civility.
Education If the state cannot afford to expand the Cal Grant program, key trade-offs loom By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | October 27, 2023 Some advocates propose pulling money from a financial aid program that benefits middle class students to expand the Cal Grant program next year.
Education Tuition hike of 34% across five years coming to California State University By Mikhail Zinshteyn | September 15, 2023 Students, parents, faculty, and staff react to the fee hikes.