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Quinn O'Conner at the Janss Steps on the UCLA campus in Los Angeles on Aug. 18, 2021. O'Conner was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy when she was 1 years old and is an advocate for disabled UCLA students. Photo by Benjamin Hanson for CalMatters College Journalism Network

New generation of disabled UC students revives activism

by Janelle Marie Salanga September 23, 2021September 22, 2021

A coalition is calling for the University of California to give disabled students more support and a say in pandemic-era learning plans.

That student in your community college class could be a bot

by Emma Hall, Matthew Reagan, Charlotte West and Mikhail Zinshteyn September 2, 2021September 3, 2021

Sacramento State student Madeline Waters prepares a meal, in her Sacramento home with ingredients provided by CalFresh on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Photo by Rahul Lal for CalMatters College Journalism Network

Colleges rush to sign students up for food stamps, as pandemic rules make more eligible

by Alejandra Salgado August 18, 2021August 23, 2021

Graduates on stage with speaker, Dr. T. Robert Przeklasa, Jr., during the first CINC commencement ceremony at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage on June 6, 2021. Photo by Eric Martinez courtesy of California Indian Nations College

New tribal colleges offer ‘sense of belonging’ for Native students but hit roadblocks

by Emma Hall and Charlotte West August 5, 2021August 7, 2021

Los Angeles Mission College offered cash incentives for students who agreed to be vaccinated on July 21, 2020.

Community colleges offer cash, textbooks to students who get vaccinated

by Emma Hall and Matthew Reagan August 2, 2021August 4, 2021

CSU Student Trustees Juan F. Garcia and Maryana Khames visit Fresno State University for a Cal State Student Association meeting in November 2019. The three higher education governing boards in California are moving to expand voting power for student representatives. Photo courtesy of California State Student Association

Lawmakers aim to boost student voting power on UC, community college boards

by Matthew Reagan July 29, 2021August 3, 2021

Menstrual activist and first year UCSC student Amanda Safi holds a menstrual cup from The Honey Pot Company. The Black-owned business is dedicated to menstrual health and hygiene. Photo by Lluvia Moreno for CalMatters College Journalism Network

Latest ‘menstrual equity’ bill would require California’s public colleges to provide period products

by Emily Forschen July 13, 2021July 13, 2021

Supreme Court, NCAA decisions embolden advocates for college athlete compensation in California

by Matthew Reagan July 2, 2021August 13, 2021

Photo Essay: Graduation, At Last

by Max Abrams, Arlene Banuelos, Rahul Lal, Harika Maddala and Pablo Unzueta June 23, 2021June 22, 2021

Graduate student researchers turn in more than 10,000 signed cards in order to start the process of forming a union.

Graduate student researchers at University of California seek union representation

by Katherine Swartz and Gabe Schneider June 21, 2021June 21, 2021