By signing off on a proposal to make UCLA’s full-time graduate MBA program self-supporting, UC President Mark Yudof has given up on the dream for the University of California to remain a public university supported by the state. Last month, Yudof approved the UCLA Anderson School of Management’s proposal to Read More…
The U.S. Supreme Court ordered Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin, a case which considered the constitutionality of using race in university admissions, to be reexamined by lower courts in a decision Monday. Read More…
A new middle class scholarship program in the state budget passed June 14 is an encouraging step by lawmakers toward funding higher education, though the program pales in comparison to a similar bill which failed in the state Senate last August. The new program aims to reduce the cost of Read More…
More than 500 researchers and scientists from 44 different countries presented Governor Jerry Brown with a consensus statement outlining eminent environmental issues on Thursday. Read More…
Hundreds of friends, family and students gathered at the Greek Theater Monday morning to witness their loved ones receive diplomas as well as hear Governor Jerry Brown speak at the the Department of Political Science’s commencement ceremony.
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Gov. Jerry Brown released a revision of his previously proposed state budget Tuesday that maintains a tuition freeze, reduces the proposed funding allocation for higher education and withdraws the previously proposed unit cap. Read More…
The UC Board of Regents will meet in Sacramento next week to discuss Gov. Jerry Brown’s revised 2013-14 budget. Read More…
With the end of Chancellor Birgeneau’s term in sight, Chancellor-designate Nicholas Dirks is undoubtedly preparing for his ascension to the top of the university. Having been appointed but a few months ago, you probably don’t know too much about him — but, of course, we’re here to dispel your ignorance. Read More…
A California State Senate Bill introduced Thursday recommends changes to the K-12 funding plan proposed by Gov. Jerry Brown in January. Read More…
Let’s get this straight: online education will never completely replace in-person instruction or totally eclipse the most fundamental tenets of the traditional university. At least, it shouldn’t. Nevertheless, California State Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, D-Sacramento, introduced a bill in late February that would require the 50 most impacted Read More…