University of California

Privacy law will give consumers more control over their data. UC becomes more selective in admissions. California's birth rate continues to fall.

It has long been a refrain among California students struggling to pay for housing, food and textbooks: There’s more to the high cost of college than tuition. Early this year, as state lawmakers convened, hopes were high that finally, California was listening.  Moved by reports of homelessness, food insecurity and consumer ripoffs on campus — […]

A new state law letting NCAA athletes strike endorsement deals has been signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. But what does that mean in the short term?

California has increased awards to up $6,000 for UC, Cal State and community college students with children, but delays and funding limitations are making it clear that for “nontraditional” students, more must be done.

The former Arizona governor and Homeland Security secretary fought for immigrant students and more state investment in the university system — and for her health, after a recurrence of breast cancer in 2017. But political battles and a scathing 2017 state audit marred her tenure as well.

Battle lines drawn between California, Trump over clean air. University of California divests from fossil fuels. Baby Trump balloon greets POTUS.

The decision caps a multi-year campaign by students and faculty who argued the university had a responsibility to address climate change.

The high cost of college doesn't stop at tuition, according to a new state survey. More than 30% of California students said they did not have enough money to pay for housing, and another 35% said they can't afford books and supplies.

PG&E CEO to make pitch to legislators. UC Merced gives first-generation college students a path forward. UC labor battle may be headed to ballot.

As universities struggle to diversify their faculties, the youngest UC campus is preparing many low-income, first-generation students of color for academic careers.