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Students on campus at the University of California, Davis in Davis on Feb. 2, 2022. Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters He spent decades researching dementia. Trump’s DEI purge killed his grant, and dozens more
A basketball player wearing a green Cal Poly uniform holds an orange Wilson EVO basketball, appearing ready to make a play. Their stance is focused, with eyes locked on a teammate reaching out for a pass. Another player in the background holds a basketball, while a coach or observer in dark clothing watches with arms crossed. The green bleachers of the gymnasium serve as the backdrop, and a blurred motion of a teammate's arm is visible in the foreground. College athletes can now make millions off sponsorship deals. Here’s the first look at California’s numbers
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They once taught about a hero. Now faculty rethink César Chávez lessons after allegations
Some faculty have dedicated their careers to researching César Chávez’s life, legacy and labor movement leadership. Following the New York Times’ investigation that revealed a long pattern of Chávez sexually abusing women and girls, college faculty across California are evaluating their research and curriculum about California’s farmworker movements.
By • July 28, 2026
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Education
Cal State president at center of $12M discrimination suit is up for transition job
The California State University system agreed to pay $12 million settling a lawsuit in which two female employees at Cal State San Bernardino said they were harassed and discriminated against based on their gender by the university president and a former dean. The Cal State Board of Trustees will discuss the outgoing president’s transition plan at its meeting Wednesday.
By • July 21, 2026

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