SACRAMENTO — The University of California Board of Regents discussed fossil fuel divestment, the latest state budget proposal and the financial health of UC medical centers, among other things, at its bimonthly board meeting Thursday. During a public comment session, the board heard from pro-Israel groups urging the UC to take action against Students for […]
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UC Regents divided on increasing transfer enrollment to improve diversity
SACRAMENTO — Officials urged the University of California to improve its outreach to transfer students, but members on the UC Board of Regents disagreed with each other on whether the UC should increase its enrollment of transfer students. At its bimonthly board meeting, the UC Regents discussed a report that presented possible solutions to increase […]
UC Board of Regents to discuss transfer outreach
Two years ago, more than half of the California transfer students admitted to UCLA came from less than 10 percent of the state’s community colleges. University of California officials have taken notice of the issue of disproportionate transfer rates to the UC from community colleges. At their bimonthly board meeting on Wednesday, the UC Board […]
Toni Atkins sworn in as California State Assembly speaker
Assemblywoman Toni Atkins, D-San Diego, was formally sworn in as the 69th speaker of the California State Assembly on Monday. Atkins, a former Democrat majority leader who was elected in March, is the first openly lesbian individual and the third woman to hold the position. She replaces former Speaker John Perez, D-Los Angeles, who held […]
FIRED UP! votes had significant impact in election outcome
FIRED UP! candidates did not win any offices in this year’s student government election, but the slate’s supporters played a significant role in determining the outcome of many of the races for a seat on council. Although third party slates have run candidates in many recent Undergraduate Students Association Council elections, FIRED UP! is one […]
UC students support oil tax to fund higher education
Students across the University of California are campaigning for a bill that would tax oil extracted from California and use the revenue for the state’s higher education systems, despite reluctance from Gov. Jerry Brown. Senate Bill 1017, written by Noreen Evans (D-Santa Rosa) and better known as the Oil Severance Tax bill, would impose a […]
Asian Pacific Coalition to put on night market at UCLA
Beat boxers, dancers and Korean BBQ will be available for students at Night Market, featuring Asian and Pacific Islander entertainment and food in Wilson Plaza Thursday night. The event will bring entertainers and community vendors to UCLA and serve as a way to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, said Heidi Lung, the […]