The University of California released the results of an online survey on food security Monday that found 19 percent of respondents had “very low” food security. Another 23 percent said they had “low” food security. In response, UC President Janet Napolitano announced Monday campuses will have access to $3.3 million in new funding over the […]
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UC employee union petitions for implementation of overtime laws
A union representing University of California employees launched a petition asking the United States Congress to allow implementation of new overtime rules. The petition launched Thursday by United Auto Workers 5810, the union representing about 6,000 postdoctoral scholars across the UC, garnered about 1,000 signatures during the first day it was released, said Jacob Burstein-Stern, […]
UCLA sees increase in admissions rate to 18 percent for fall 2016
This post was updated July 10 at 10 p.m. UCLA admitted 1,500 more freshmen and 300 more transfer students for the 2016-2017 academic year than it did last year. According to data released Wednesday, UCLA offered admission to about 17,500 freshman students and 5,300 transfer students total. About 10,400 of those students are from California, 1,100 […]
UC spends $158,000 on advertising campaign after state audit
The University of California spent $158,000 on positive advertising and publicity of the University after a state audit criticized its admissions policies. The campaign, first reported by the Sacramento Bee, included a report drafted in response to a March 29 state audit, which suggested the UC lowered admissions requirements for nonresident students while enrolling fewer […]
Students from HBCUs conduct research through UCLA summer program
Students from historically black colleges and universities are gaining research experience through a University of California summer research program. The UC Office of the President launched the UC-Historically Black Colleges and Universities, which funds research projects that are open to undergraduate and master’s degree students from HBCUs, said Anne Dela Cruz, diversity, inclusion and admissions […]
Less state investment, higher enrollment contribute to UC tuition hike
Declining state investment in the University of California and increased enrollment have been sources of tuition increases over the past 30 years. Tuition increased from $6,000 in 2002, to $12,000 in 2012, according to a Public Policy Institute of California report. UC spokesperson Kate Moser said the UC raised the cost of tuition to offset […]
California Legislature approves $5M for gun violence research center
This post was updated June 19 at 2:30 p.m. The California Legislature agreed Thursday to allocate $5 million to create a University of California gun violence research center. Lawmakers passed the state budget, which included the center’s funding, on Wednesday. The UC has not determined where the center will be located, said UC spokesperson Claire […]