It has been a lifelong dream for Jacky Karadjian to attend UCLA. But as she watched the cost of a University of California education rise, she decided to attend Santa Monica College for two years to save money.
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Facebook Profiling: Justice Department to investigate companies demanding access to job applicants’ social networking sites
Imagine applying for a job where the interviewer already knows quite a bit about your social life before you walk through the front door.
Panel of UC professors and leaders discuss the relevance of the university's Master Plan
With an influx of baby boomer students entering college in the 1960s, the state of California adopted the University of California Master Plan to create a road map for the future of the higher education institution.
Student protesters rally against education cuts at state Capitol
Thousands of student protesters from across California gathered at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Monday to protest recent budget cuts and lobby politicians for increased state funding for higher education, actions that evolved into an occupation of the Capitol rotunda by the afternoon.
UCLA to start offering online courses in spring quarter
Starting spring quarter, three online courses will be offered to UCLA students as a part of the University of California Online Instruction Pilot Project, though some students have expressed concerns with the prospect of online learning as opposed to standard courses.
UC clarifies patent ownership rights with amendment; all faculty must sign new agreement
Most University of California employees in the past months have received an email with the subject line, “Please Sign Now: UC Patent Amendment.”
UCLA alumni create coalition to prioritize public higher education funding in state budget negotiations
A group of UCLA alumni recently created a political organization devoted to supporting politicians and initiatives that prioritize higher education funding in state budget negotiations.