University of California

California public colleges and universities are found to possess military-grade weapons like AR-15s and sonic devices, but an investigation reveals inconsistent compliance with state laws requiring transparency and public reporting. Some campuses delayed or omitted required disclosures, while others claimed exemptions for standard-issue equipment.

A proposed California bill, AB 2540, would require community colleges with health centers to provide access to abortion pills starting in 2029 if funded, extending a 2019 law for public universities. Supporters argue it addresses access barriers for students, while campus health directors express concerns about funding and capacity.

A California bill would require community colleges with health centers to provide medication abortion starting in 2029 if the Legislature provides funding. The bill, AB 2540, follows a 2019 law for universities and aims to address access barriers, but health center directors note staffing and infrastructure challenges.

University of California faculty are pushing to reinstate the SAT due to concerns over student preparedness, with Berkeley math professors reporting that incoming students struggle with basic multiplication.

The Cal-Bridge program in California aims to address diversity gaps in STEM fields by supporting undergraduates pursuing doctorates, offering financial aid, mentorship, and research opportunities. The program has a 70% success rate in admitting students to doctorate programs, with three-quarters of participants being students of color and nearly half being women.

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the launch of a new dashboard to track AI-related job loss trends, developed in collaboration with the University of California and the California Policy Lab as part of an executive order.

The 1976 Tarasoff v. Regents of University of California case introduced mandated reporting and the duty to warn, changing doctor-patient confidentiality after Tatiana Tarasoff was murdered in 1969 by Prosenjit Poddar.

A University of California report explores the feasibility of a unified healthcare system in California, highlighting economic and political challenges. The study outlines variables such as single-payer versus hybrid models, funding sources, and treatment of undocumented immigrants, concluding that while possible, implementation would require navigating complex decisions.

California veterans' higher education funding faces threats due to federal cuts, impacting programs like UCLA's Veterans in STEM. A proposed $12 billion bond (Senate Bill 895) aims to support these programs through grants and research funding.

The University of California will consider reinstating SAT and ACT requirements for first-year admissions due to faculty concerns about student math deficiencies. The tests were previously ended in 2020.

The University of California will consider reinstating SAT and ACT requirements for first-year admissions after faculty noted student deficiencies in math. UC ended test requirements in 2020.

UC Berkeley professors Zvezdelina Stankova and Mina Aganagic observed declining math proficiency in calculus students, attributing it to UC's post-pandemic standardized test ban. Over 1,400 faculty members signed an open letter demanding reinstatement of test requirements for STEM admissions, citing a UC San Diego report showing 1 in 12 incoming students struggled with middle-school math.

A coalition of over 1,400 University of California professors is urging the reinstatement of SAT/ACT math requirements for STEM majors, citing declining academic readiness and the need for objective benchmarks. Data from campuses like UC Berkeley and UC San Diego show significant foundational deficits in math among incoming students, with instructors forced to provide remedial instruction.

More than 1,300 University of California faculty members are advocating for the reinstatement of SAT and ACT entrance exams for STEM applicants. The issue was discussed by reporter Douglas Belkin on 'The Takeout'.

Over 500 University of California professors signed a letter urging the reinstatement of SAT/ACT math requirements, citing the need to re-teach middle school mathematics to underprepared students. The professors argue this undermines STEM education quality and California's future workforce, while a 2019 lawsuit previously halted UC from using standardized test scores due to claims of racial and socioeconomic bias.

University of California faculty members are calling for the reinstatement of SAT tests for STEM program admissions, citing severe math deficits in students. The demand is based on concerns about academic preparedness in STEM fields.

Hundreds of University of California professors are calling for the reinstatement of SAT or ACT requirements for STEM majors by 2027, citing a 'widening preparation gap' caused by the test-optional policy. They argue this gap threatens the value of UC STEM degrees due to 'severe' math deficits among applicants.

Hundreds of University of California professors are urging the reinstatement of SAT or ACT requirements for STEM majors by 2027, citing a preparation gap caused by the test-optional policy that threatens the value of UC STEM degrees.

University of California professors are criticizing a severe decline in student math skills following the ban on standardized testing in admissions. Over 500 faculty members signed an open letter stating they now teach 'middle school math' in advanced courses like Calculus.

The Trump administration filed a lawsuit against the University of California for alleged 'deliberate indifference' to antisemitism at UCLA. This follows a prior lawsuit and a civil rights investigation into the university's handling of harassment against Jewish and Israeli students.

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the University of California, alleging the system failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students at UCLA from an antisemitic hostile educational environment, violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The lawsuit was filed in the Central District of California.

The U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division filed a lawsuit against the University of California, alleging deliberate indifference to antisemitic and national origin discrimination against Jewish and Israeli students at UCLA, violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Northern California has seen a significant increase in mushroom poisonings, with experts warning that tourists may be foraging for deadly fungi for dinner. The spike in poisonings is causing concern among health professionals. The potentially deadly fungus is being mistaken for edible species.

A tentative agreement has been reached between AFSCME Local 3299 and UC, averting a strike by 40,000 service and hospital workers. The agreement includes raises and caps on healthcare premium costs. This agreement affects technical patient care workers and service staff.

University of California workers plan to go on strike unless contract demands are met, potentially disrupting medical services and dining facilities across all campuses. Over 40,000 workers are expected to participate in the open-ended strike. The walkout may affect some medical procedures and cleaning services system-wide.

The University of California has made a significant investment in Blue Owl BDC, marking a major win for the company. The investment amount was not disclosed. This development is expected to boost Blue Owl BDC's growth and expansion plans.

A massive data breach hit the Instructure Canvas learning system, affecting colleges across California and the nation, including UC, CSU, USC, Stanford, and Los Angeles community colleges. The breach was claimed by a criminal group called ShinyHunters. This incident has crippled student work.

A study reveals that the brain can still process language while a person is unconscious, which could help explain what happens in the seconds before death. This discovery sheds light on the brain's ability to function even when a person is not fully aware. The findings have implications for understanding human consciousness.

Antarctic ice shelves are melting rapidly, which may cause global sea levels to rise faster than expected, putting millions at risk of being submerged underwater. The study warns of the potential consequences of this accelerated melting. Rising sea levels pose a significant threat to coastal communities and ecosystems.

A study warns that rapidly melting Antarctic ice shelves may cause global sea levels to rise faster than expected, putting millions at risk of being plunged underwater. The melting of Antarctic ice shelves is accelerating due to climate change. This could lead to devastating consequences for coastal communities and ecosystems.

UC students are pushing for a constitutional amendment to add a student voter to the UC Board of Regents. The proposed amendment, ACA 18, aims to increase student power on the governing body of the University of California. This move is part of an effort to give students more representation.

Members of AFSCME Local 3299, representing over 40,000 University of California workers, are threatening a strike next month unless new contracts are agreed upon. The potential strike would impact UC hospitals, campuses, and dining halls statewide.