UCSC’s Visualizing Abolition project — made up of graduate students and faculty aiming to further the discussion on mass incarceration and policing in the U.S. through art — was awarded a $1.977 million grant this week by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The initiative has produced two art exhibitions and a speaker series that has reached thousands across the country.
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Oil spill puts spotlight on the magic and fragility of California’s coast
Scientists say shifting currents could push thicker parts of the oil slick ashore, which would be devastating for ecosystems
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UC workforce churn: Why a quarter of lecturers don’t return each year
The UC workforce has a churn problem. About a quarter of the more than 6,000 lecturers at the University of California don’t return annually. Relatively low pay and little job stability are some of the reasons why, a CalMatters analysis shows. If lecturers strike, more than a third of classes will be canceled.
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UC could add 20,000 seats for students by 2030 to meet surging enrollment demand
The University of California is planning to increase enrollment, potentially by 20,000 students, by 2030 as it launches a comprehensive effort to meet surging demands for seats.
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As UC makes room for more Californians, can it afford to lose out-of-state students?
Out-of-state UC students are having a bad year. The Legislature made plans to have the UC enroll fewer of them to make way for more in-state students. Meanwhile, tuition is going up $8,000 for future out-of-state students.
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As UC makes room for more Californians, can it afford to lose out-of-state students?
Out-of-state University of California students are having a bad year: The Legislature made plans to have the UC enroll fewer of them to make way for more in-state students. Meanwhile, tuition is going up $8,000 for future out-of-state students.
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New generation of disabled UC students revives activism
A coalition is calling for the University of California to give disabled students more support and a say in pandemic-era learning plans. COVID-19 has sparked conversations about ableism and best practices for accommodating students, especially as campuses return to in-person classes.
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California commits $500 million more to student housing: ‘A drop in the bucket’
Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature reached a deal that will provide $500 million toward affordable student housing this year and possibly up to $2 billion in future years. Experts say it’s “a drop in the bucket” compared to what’s needed.
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Some UCSC students struggle to return to campus as affordable, available housing remains elusive
With UCSC resuming classes for the 2021-2022 school year in a few weeks, many incoming and returning students are finding themselves at a loss for housing options. As one returning student shared, “I can’t focus on my job, I can’t sleep — this is completely awful.”
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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.