Education
They conquered gloom and Zoom: 2024 college grads on what comes next
Five college graduates reflect on their unique college experience and look forward to their early career plans.
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Las instituciones de servicios para hispanos dependen de fondos federales para apoyar a los estudiantes. ¿Qué pasa cuando se acaba el dinero?
Una vez que terminan los fondos de subvenciones federales, muchos recursos y oportunidades en las instituciones de servicio a hispanos continúan sólo a través de los esfuerzos de los estudiantes y profesores. Los expertos dicen que los planteles deben mantener programas para servir mejor a los estudiantes latinos.
Higher Education
Hispanic Serving Institutions rely on federal funding to support Latino students. What happens when the money ends?
Once federal grant funding ends many resources and opportunities at Hispanic Serving Institutions continue only through student and faculty efforts. Experts say campuses must maintain programs to better serve Latino students.
CalMatters en Español
Los estudiantes trabajadores de Cal State votaron a favor de formar un sindicato y ahora buscarán un nuevo contrato con mejores beneficios
Read this story in English. Delila Grubaugh no estaba segura de si unirse a un sindicato la beneficiaría. Es decir, hasta que contrajo neumonía y se vio incapaz de obtener licencia por enfermedad remunerada, lo que la obligó a trabajar como asistente de biblioteca en Cal State Fullerton mientras estaba enferma. El acceso a la […]
College Beat
Cal State student workers voted to form a union. Here’s what students want.
Now that undergraduate student workers in the California State University system have voted to join the staff union, their next step is to negotiate a contract. Students say they’ll be asking for sick time, fair pay and increased hours.
Education
Grief, fear, and hopes for peace: California college students describe campus climates during Israel-Palestine conflict
Students at university campuses throughout the state are coming together - many times at odds - in their demands for peace and justice between Israel and Palestine. Here is a look at how the divisions are impacting California college students.
College Beat
California wants every high school senior to apply for student financial aid. Will a federal delay slow efforts?
A new California law required all high school seniors to complete a financial aid application last year, leading to a record number. Now, everyone’s waiting for the federal government to overhaul the online FAFSA application, which won’t be ready until December.