A state legislative act that would cap future student fee hikes at 10 percent annually was recently proposed by state Sen. Jeff Denham (R-Merced) in response to the 32 percent fee increase for University of California students.
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Regents to look at UC budget
In contrast to past UC Regents finance committee meetings, which focused on student fees, this month’s meeting will center on the UC budget, following last week’s state budget proposal.
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s proposed UC system changes seem promising
In response to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s final State of the State Address last week, students have expressed surprise and doubt about the state’s proposed commitment to higher education.
Judgment of current presidency a mixed bag for politically aware students
On the night of Nov. 4, the UCLA campus buzzed with apprehension and excitement as students awaited the results of the presidential elections.
Campus groups urge students to vote
There is much at stake for the University of California in today’s special election.
Non-residents face stiff fee increases face stiff fee increases
In the upcoming school year, Adam Brown will pay almost $3,000 more in tuition to attend UCLA than he did this year.
Board raises UC fees
The UC Board of Regents approved a measure on Thursday that will increase student fees by 9.3 percent in the upcoming school year, closing the door on a debate that has provoked opposition from students statewide throughout the past year.