The Latest Breaking News from Cal State

California colleges quietly amassed AR-15s and stun grenades, investigation finds

Many public colleges in California own military-grade weaponry to keep campuses safe

The Independent UK · Jul 8

UC and Cal State Restrictions Imposed After Palestine Protests Are Assailed as Unconstitutional

Faculty, students, labor groups and the American Civil Liberties Union say the harder line on demonstrations may be discriminatory.

Capital & Main · Sep 26, 2024

New California Bill May Allow Undocumented Students Without Work Permits To Get Campus Jobs

Students who don't already have DACA permits are unable to work on campus because federal law bans hiring undocumented individuals.

Latin Times · May 29, 2024

The most lucrative majors? Some community college grads can outearn elite university peers

LOS ANGELES — Elijah Calderon, after a yearlong training program at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, is poised to earn about $105,000 annually as a power lineman. Once he becomes a journeyman in three to four years, he stands to make about $165,000 — and potentially much more with overtime.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 29, 2023

Widespread flaws found in Cal State system’s handling of sexual misconduct cases

LOS ANGELES — An outside report released Wednesday delivered a sweeping indictment of how sexual misconduct cases are handled by California State University and recommended wholesale reforms to improve accountability in the nation’s largest four-year public university system.

Los Angeles Times · May 24, 2023

Full fields, seeds for 2023 NCAA Division II men’s and women’s golf regionals

Here's a look at the full fields and seeds for the 2023 NCAA Division II men's and women's golf regionals.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 2, 2023

Conflict brews over Gov. Newsom's student transfer guarantee plan for ultracompetitive UCLA

LOS ANGELES — For thousands of community college students who vie each year to transfer to ultracompetitive UCLA, it sounds like a dream: Complete required coursework, meet a specified grade-point average and earn guaranteed admission to the most popular university in the nation.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 23, 2023

Cal State University poised to drop plan for tougher math admissions requirement

LOS ANGELES — California State University trustees are poised to abandon a proposal to require a fourth year of math-related coursework for admission, ending a plan introduced six years ago that touched off fierce criticism among many who said it would create barriers for students trying to enter the system.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 27, 2022

Sonoma State president steps down amid sexual harassment, retaliation scandal

Sonoma State President Judy Sakaki, who faced an outcry over her leadership amid a campus sexual harassment and retaliation scandal involving her and her husband, announced Monday that she is stepping down.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 6, 2022

Asian Americans are typecast as successful students, but new report finds troubling gaps

LOS ANGEOES -- Asian Americans are often seen as successful students, but the stereotype masks “incredibly disconcerting” gaps in college outcomes among the multiple ethnic groups who make up the larger community in California, according to a new report released Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 3, 2022