Bay Area Cal State says it can’t afford a staff wage hike even if Newsom OKs it By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | September 20, 2022 Cal State may cut programs and raise tuition if it doesn’t get enough state money.
Arts & Entertainment Lydia Conklin talks about their first short story collection By J.L. Odom | Bay City News Foundation | September 20, 2022 The stories in "Rainbow Rainbow" center on queer joy and communities.
Bay Area Will California tax Biden student debt relief? By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | September 12, 2022 It’s unclear if current state law requires Californians to pay income tax on cleared loan debt.
Bay Area Free college 2.0: To lure students, community colleges add new perks By Mallika Sheshadri | CalMatters | September 8, 2022 Fee waivers are available for more students than ever, along with perks like free textbooks, meals, and transportation.
Bay Area Student racial diversity falters without affirmative action, UC tells U.S. Supreme Court By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | August 30, 2022 Outreach programs aimed at building diversity have not been effective -- both systemwide and at its most selective campuses.
Bay Area California colleges open for fall term with relaxed COVID rules By Michael Burke | EdSource | August 23, 2022 This fall term is a stark contrast to last year's.
Education Why Cal State struggles to graduate Black students — and what could be done By Mikhail Zinshteyn, Michaella Huck, and Julie Watts | CalMatters | August 22, 2022 CSU graduates Black students at lower rates than other groups.
California Newsom announces plan to reimagine mental health and substance abuse services By Ashleigh Panoo | EdSource | August 19, 2022 Those who work for at least two years as a counselor or other mental health professional would be eligible for student loan forgiveness.
Bay Area California colleges now have centers to help students with basic needs like food and housing By Betty Márquez Rosales | EdSource | August 11, 2022 A new law funds staffing for basic needs hubs at all community colleges. UC and CSU campuses already have similar state-funded support centers.
Bay Area University of California faces calls to reduce barriers for transfer students By Michael Burke | EdSource | August 8, 2022 Critics want guaranteed admissions for transfers improved. A new statewide panel on transfer issues is set to convene.