University of California campuses have more resources to develop real-world applications for technology after Gov. Jerry Brown approved $22 million in funding Friday. Brown signed Assembly Bill 2664, which provides $2.2 million in one-time funds to the 10 UC campuses to pay for incubator space, equipment, entrepreneurial training, legal services and other entrepreneurial tools. State […]
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White House honors UC Regent Eloy Ortiz Oakley for service to students
The White House honored a University of California Regent on Friday for his commitment to making college accessible for everyone. Regent Eloy Ortiz Oakley was recognized as a College Opportunity Champion for Change for his work as co-founder of the Long Beach College Promise, which aims to increase students’ academic potential by offering guidance and […]
Funding for mental health services falls short under veto
Some University of California student leaders said they were disappointed by Gov. Jerry Brown’s decision to veto a bill that aimed to provide increased funding for California mental health services. Assembly Bill 2017, introduced by Assemblyman Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento), would have created a grant program for the UC, California State University and California Community College […]
Newly signed Student Voter Act to facilitate registration
It will be easier for California college students to register to vote in the next two years after Gov. Jerry Brown signed the Student Voter Act into law Wednesday. Assembly Bill 2455, also known as the Student Voter Act, will require the California State University and California Community College systems to allow students who enroll […]
Lab School, UCLA implement new vaccination policy for future Bruins
New vaccination policies will require some UCLA and UCLA Lab School students to get additional shots to continue their education. The new Senate Bill No. 277, or SB 277, enforces a mandatory vaccination requirement for most public and private K-12 facilities in the state, including preschools and day care centers. The Lab School, a private […]
UC Regents recap – Sept. 15
The University of California Regents, the governing body of the UC, met for the second day of its board meeting at the UCLA Luskin Conference Center. The entire board heard from UCLA officials about the campus’s finances and approved items discussed yesterday in individual committees. Board of Regents Individual committee chairs updated the regents about […]
California Secretary of State to partner with UC on voter registration
This post was updated on Sept. 18 at 1:15 p.m. The California Secretary of State signed a memorandum with the University of California Thursday that aims to increase student voter registration and turnout. The memorandum of understanding includes measures that will give students a chance to register to vote when they sign up for classes […]