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Colleges rush to sign students up for food stamps, as pandemic rules make more eligible
During the Covid emergency, the federal government has expanded food stamp eligibility for college students, who have typically had trouble accessing the aid even though many suffer from food insecurity. California colleges are stepping up their efforts to get students enrolled.
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UC pledges ‘transformational change’ to bring more equity, transparency to campus policing
University of California President Michael V. Drake unveiled a plan to post more police data, create independent accountability boards and potentially reallocate some duties and budget dollars from police to community safety specialists.
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With classes starting soon, thousands of Cal State students uploading COVID vaccination proof
Students and staff who can’t meet these deadlines, or receive exemptions, face weekly tests. Or, if they refuse testing, students could be removed or dropped from residential halls or in-person classes.
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Vaccine enticement: Some community colleges are offering cash, textbooks to students who get vaccinated
While both the University of California and California State University are requiring students to be vaccinated for the fall term, community college districts are opting for a mix of mandates, incentives and encouragement.
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UCSC Olympian’s golden dream: Help destigmatize the mental health conversation in sports, society
Soon-to-be UC Santa Cruz student Izzy Connor plans to join the ranks of high-profile athletes like Simone Biles, Michael Phelps and Naomi Osaka who are refusing to just be quiet about the mental rigors that go into striving to be the best. Lookout caught up with her before her big Tokyo moment.
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Lawmakers aim to boost student voting power on UC, community college boards
If a bill pending in the California Legislature passes, all three of the state’s higher education governing boards will have two voting student members. Advocates say the student representatives provide an important firsthand perspective on issues like campus safety and basic needs.
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CSU to require COVID-19 vaccinations for students, faculty, staff on campus this fall
California State University — the nation’s largest four-year public university system, with more than 485,000 students — will require COVID vaccinations for students, faculty and staff. Medical and religious exemptions will be allowed, with unvaccinated students having to undergo regular coronavirus testing.
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UC raises tuition despite student outcry, touting more financial aid and budget stability
University of California regents OK’d a tuition hike for incoming undergraduates starting in fall 2022, one critics say will hurt vulnerable students. The 4.2% increase in tuition and fees will apply only to incoming undergraduates next year and stay flat for up to six years for them.
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UC admits largest, most diverse class ever, but it was harder to get accepted
The University of California admitted its largest, most diverse undergraduate class ever for fall 2021 — but it was harder to get in as a record-shattering number of applicants vied for access to the renowned public research system, according to UC data released Monday.
