LOOKOUT EXCLUSIVE: The community college is embarking on a housing feasibility study this year to explore building student housing, an effort driven by decreasing enrollment and high rates of housing insecurity among its students.
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Tens of thousands of community college students still taking unnecessary remedial classes
A 2017 law started to phase out remedial courses at community colleges, but while there’s been progress, many students still end up taking classes experts say they don’t need.
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Defund or reform UC campus police? Sharp disagreement surfaces
Sabrina Shirazi, a fifth-year doctoral candidate, says she was left concussed and suffering physical and emotional…
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UCSC sees record number of applicants, mirroring entire UC system
UC Santa Cruz has released its framework to prepare the physical campus to meet anticipated student demand in 2040. It’s…
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Doctoral student sues UCSC police over alleged battery at strike demonstration
Sabrina Shirazi, a fifth-year doctoral candidate, says she was left concussed and suffering physical and emotional damage injuries that continue to impact her life almost a year later.
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Cabrillo College to receive $8.8M in federal relief, more than doubling its first round of stimulus
“We know they are struggling to pay rent and meet their monthly obligations, so this will provide an immediate lifeline of support to stay in school and refocus on their studies.”
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Move-in plans canceled for hundreds of students as COVID-19 cases rise at UCSC
Since the start of the winter quarter on Jan. 4, more on-campus students have tested positive for the virus — 25 — than throughout the fall quarter, when 14 cases were reported.
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Biden’s debt forgiveness plan would help millions of California students
Both President-elect Joe Biden and Congressional Democrats want to forgive some amount of federal student loan debt. The question is, how much — $10,000 or $50,000 — and is it even a good idea?
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UC should permanently eliminate all standardized tests for admissions, experts say
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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UCSC students to return to campus in the fall under systemwide plan
At UC Santa Cruz, campus leaders said Monday to expect more information in the coming weeks on how a wider in-person return will be rolled out. Most UCSC students have been kept off campus since its closure on March 16, 2020.
