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UC could grow by 33,000 California students, equivalent of new campus, to meet surging demand

The University of California, facing record surges in applications, could increase seats for California students by as many as 33,000 by 2030 — the equivalent of building a new campus.

Los Angeles Times

UC Irvine and other schools reinstate indoor mask mandates amid rising COVID wave

LOS ANGELES — The University of California, Irvine on Monday will require all students and staff to wear masks while inside campus buildings, following the lead of other colleges that have chosen to strengthen safety measures in recent weeks as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.

Los Angeles Times

California Gov. Gavin Newsom roasts UCLA for lack of transparency in Big Ten move, vows regental action

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday blasted the lack of transparency behind UCLA’s move to the Big Ten conference and said the University of California Board of Regents is “looking into it.”

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The Academic Freedom Podcast #15 on Recent Controversies

A conversation with Eugene Volokh about the Shapiro controversy and political statements by university leaders

Reason

Should State Universities Have Official Positions on Whether Constitution Should Be Read as Protecting Abortion?

Apparently, "The Court's decision"—and by implication the position of students, staff, and faculty who endorse that decision—"is antithetical to the University of California's mission and values."

Reason

UCLA to pay record of nearly $700M in doctor abuse lawsuits

The University of California system has agreed to pay $375 million to more than 300 women who said they were sexually abused by a longtime UCLA gynecologist

The Independent UK

University of California pays record $700 million to women who accused UCLA gynecologist of sexual abuse

LOS ANGELES — The University of California system agreed Tuesday to settle lawsuits brought by hundreds of alleged victims of a former UCLA gynecologist, bringing total litigation payouts to nearly $700 million, the largest ever reached related to sexual abuse involving a public university.

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Experts disprove one year is equivalent to seven dog years - it's much longer

A research team from the University of California San Diego’s School of Medicine has developed a more accurate formula to calculate a dog's age - it's based on the chemical changes in the DNA as organisms grow old

Daily Mirror

US schools are not racially integrated, despite decades of effort

Nearly seven decades after the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision in 1954, the court’s declared goal of integrated education is still not yet achieved.

The Conversation

UC, CSU and community colleges set to get big funding boost — with big expectations

LOS ANGELES — California's three systems of public higher education are set to get a big funding boost — but in exchange will need to meet comprehensive targets to improve access, affordability and equity under Gov. Gavin Newsom's revised budget proposal set to be unveiled Friday.

Los Angeles Times

Are fewer students taking the SAT?

Hundreds of colleges, including the University of California, stopped requiring admission tests during the pandemic.

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UC and CSU are unaffordable, and a 4-year degree isn't the only way to succeed, Californians say in poll

LOS ANGELES — Most Californians believe the University of California and California State University are unaffordable, and they highly value community colleges and vocational training as alternative paths to career success, according to a statewide poll released Monday.

Los Angeles Times

Scientists show that solar energy outperforms nuclear on powering crewed missions to Mars

Researchers from the University of California have argued that human ground expedition on Mars can be powered by solar energy harvesting.

Dynamite News

University of California to waive tuition for Native students – but not for all

Native students who aren’t a member of a federally recognized tribe are dismayed that they are left out of the free tuition program

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Los Angeles Times

Financial shortfalls hamper college dreams. Here's what can help California students

Yajun Chen is an A student, but may turn down the University of California for a community college. Eric Xie-McCarthy achieved a 4.6 GPA in a rigorous course load, but had to consider forgoing a rich residential experience at his top choice, UC Berkeley, to save money and commute to…

Dynamite News

Scientists believe solar energy is superior to nuclear power for mission to Mars

Researchers at the University of California argued that a human expedition on the surface could be powered by harvesting solar energy. Read further on Dynamite News:

Los Angeles Times

University of California to pay full tuition for state's Native American students from federally recognized tribes

LOS ANGELES — Many Native American students will receive free tuition at the University of California starting in the fall semester.

Mic

Ivanka Trump is finally on the receiving end of Trump’s petty social media wrath

She testified in the House’s Jan. 6 hearing that her father lost in 2020, and it seems he’s not pleased.

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Two long COVID Patients Recover After Pfizer's Therapy; Side Effects, Safety Needs To Be Assessed: Reuters

Reuters reported that two patients found relief from long COVID after taking Pfizer Inc's (NYSE:PFE) antiviral Paxlovid, including a researcher who tested it on herself. Long COVID is estimated to affect up to 30% of people infected with the coronavirus. It can last for months. More than 200 symptoms have been associated with the…

Daily Record

Bogus Celtic scout poses as fake doctor after buying honorary 'qualification' online for £60

Anthony Adams bragged about being recognised by the University of California for humanitarian work in Africa - attempting to pass off award-winning work by Professor Anthony Brennan as his own.

Los Angeles Times

UC and CSU deliver thousands of rejection letters. Arizona State wants to fill the void

LOS ANGELES — Kiana Tovar was all set to attend Sacramento State. Kara Smith had firm plans: enroll at Santa Monica College, then apply to transfer to UCLA. Israel Cortave had been accepted to the University of California, Merced and the University of California, Riverside, which both offer the computer…

Dynamite News

Research: How deforestation drives climate change?

A new study led by scientists from the University of California has revealed how protecting tropical forests can yield climate benefits that enhance carbon storage in nearby areas.

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: Why won’t UC clinics serve patients with state-funded health insurance?

One in three Californians are insured through Medi-Cal — the state’s health insurance program for low-income residents. Yet very few of these patients are able to get care through the University of California’s health systems.

The Independent UK

Cal State college system drops SAT/ACT admission requirement

In a move putting California's public colleges at the forefront of the trend to drop standardized tests, the Cal State university system will eliminate SAT and ACT tests from its admission requirements

Los Angeles Times

Lawmakers unveil rescue effort to help UC Berkeley avoid enrollment cuts after court battle

LOS ANGELES — California legislators are fast-tracking a rescue effort to help the University of California, Berkeley avoid slashing its in-person fall class by more than 2,600 students to meet a court-ordered enrollment freeze, just as the university prepares to release admission decisions this month.

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