California
UC Riverside Announces Free Tuition Program to Combat Teacher Shortage
The program, in partnership with the San Bernardino City Unified School District, offers participants full tuition coverage, a stipend, and the guarantee of a teaching job after graduation.
California Proposal Would Widen Online College Options
If passed, California students would have more online college options but without many of the consumer protection laws they enjoy.
L.A. Community Colleges and California State University Partner to Address Nursing Shortage
The Los Angeles County Nursing 2035 initiative aims to boost the nursing workforce amid an aging population and retiring nurses.
Silicon Valley Community College District Gives Students Free Meals, Tuition
West Valley-Mission Community College District will offer students at least one free meal every day starting this fall.
University of California Sued Over Alleged Use of Racial Preferences in Admissions
A federal lawsuit filed by Students Against Racial Discrimination accuses the UC system of engaging in race-based college admissions, favoring Black and Hispanic applicants over those who are white and Asian.
California State University Partnership Brings ChatGPT to Campus
The first-of-its-kind initiative will provide AI tools and training to half-a-million students, faculty, and staff.
California’s Proposed Budget Favors Community College and Career Education While Universities Face Cuts
The plan funds the expansion of Credit for Prior Learning programs and technology upgrades for community colleges. Public universities could face an almost 8% reduction in funding.
How Californians Can Get College Credit for Their Life Experience
Gov. Gavin Newsom recently unveiled a plan to establish a statewide Credit for Prior Learning system, making it easier for students to turn their real-world experiences into college credit.
Fullerton College Announces New Drone Bachelor’s Degree, the First of Its Kind on the West Coast
The bachelor of science in drone and autonomous systems program at Fullerton College will launch in the fall of 2026.