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UC system

California needs a new Master Plan for Higher Education

by Guest Commentary May 3, 2021May 3, 2021

The UC system is in need of reform; here’s a four-step proposal that would unlock R&D potential and expand access to California students.

Navigating the transition between K-12 and higher education – virtually

by Guest Commentary November 25, 2020November 23, 2020

To expand student diversity, make application to the University of California automatic

by Guest Commentary July 4, 2020July 8, 2020

SAT study guides at Barnes and Noble bookstore in Emeryville. The UC system is considering scrapping SAT requirements for admission. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Higher Education

UCs ditch the SAT and ACT — set out to make a “fairer” standardized test

by Mikhail Zinshteyn May 21, 2020September 22, 2020

UC, SAT, University of California, Varsity Blues

Higher Education

If the University of California drops the SAT, what would take its place?

by Felicia Mello December 10, 2019December 16, 2019

Newsletters, WhatMatters

Newsom moves to end death penalty, college admissions fraud, legislator accused

by Dan Morain March 13, 2019

Royce Hall on the UCLA campus. Photo by Prayitno Photography via Flickr

Education, Higher Education, Resistance State

California’s gone without higher ed affirmative action since 1996. Black enrollment at top UCs never recovered.

by Felicia Mello July 9, 2018June 23, 2020