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The UC got rid of the SAT in admissions. It may be on its way back

By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | October 8, 2026
After the UC stopped requiring the SAT, some professors say students are coming in with weak math and writing skills.

Cal State goes all in on AI, but some job-seeking students remain skeptical

By William Melhado and Mariana Sanchez | EdSource

California colleges don’t have enough housing for students. Will these 4 new laws help?

By Aaron Friesen and Anahid Valencia | CalMatters

New California laws add protections for sexual assault survivors on college campuses

By William Melhado | EdSource

California community colleges can offer up to 12 new bachelor’s degrees under laws Newsom signed

By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters

Oakland

New task force hopes to draw historically Black university to Oakland

By EdSource Staff | September 15, 2026
An effort launched last year is still in the initial stages of planning, according to a media report.
California

$400,000 per bed? Why it costs so much to build affordable student housing in California

By William Melhado | EdSource | September 15, 2026
A change to the funding structure will ultimately cost the state at least 50% more than the original $2 billion the state planned. 
California

These college majors lead to the highest-paying jobs for California students

By William Melhado | EdSource | September 1, 2026
Three majors lead the pack in a survey of recent undergraduates' earnings.
Bay Area

University of California’s most selective campuses have increased in-state enrollment

By Michael Burke | EdSource | August 25, 2026
The uptick marks successful fulfillment of an enrollment compact with Governor Gavin Newsom.
Bay Area

Trump’s visa policies are not deterring international students from California universities

By William Melhado | EdSource | August 19, 2026
Elsewhere across the country, universities have seen dips in international student enrollment during Trump’s second term.
California

A canceled grant program deemed ‘discriminatory’ by Trump spurs cuts at California colleges

By Michael Burke | EdSource | August 18, 2026
Support services for STEM students and community college transfers face axe after federal cuts.
Education

Some Cal State students got financial aid decisions a lot later this year. Here’s why

By Mikhail Zinshteyn | EdSource | August 14, 2026
The federal aid agency updated its fraud protections, delaying financial aid notifications to students by several weeks.
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Stanford drops Flock license plate cameras after campus pushback, will use Genetec

By Kayla Chan | Bay City News | August 7, 2026
Students’ discomfort with Flock is part of a broader trend of backlash against the company.
Education

A California university is cutting ties with the Border Patrol after outcry

By Phoebe Huss | CalMatters | July 31, 2026
Students and faculty at UC San Diego protested against campus police for collaborating with Border Patrol through a federal grant program.
Bay Area

Sonoma State University to reinstate NCAA Division II athletics program

By Adam Sutro | Bay City News | July 28, 2026
Revival backed by state funding.
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