The University of California has its eyes set on expansion. In September, the UC Board of Regents introduced a plan to add 20,000 student seats across the system by 2030 – enough to fill a new campus. Read more...
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May 10, 3:19 pm
Federal budget proposal would increase Pell Grant maximum, cut federal deficit
President Joe Biden’s budget proposal for the 2023 fiscal year will expand access to higher education with an increase in the Pell Grant, UCLA professors said. Read more...
Photo: Joe Biden speaks during the 2020 presidential election. Biden proposed increases to the Pell Grant in the most recent federal budget proposal. (Alex Driscoll/Daily Bruin staff)
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May 5, 12:57 pm
Arizona State University’s California Center increases collegiate options in LA
Arizona State University has been opening campuses outside of its home state of Arizona, including one in downtown Los Angeles in August 2021. The new ASU campus, named the ASU California Center, is located at the renovated site of the former headquarters of the defunct Herald Examiner, said ASU spokesperson Katie Paquet. Read more...
Photo: Los Angeles (pictured) is one of the cities that Arizona State University has extended its educational programs to. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Higher Education, News, UC
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May 4, 10:26 pm
UC community members share support for bill simplifying student aid application
University of California community members said a bill simplifying the federal student financial aid application and increasing funding for the California Middle Class Scholarship will expand financial aid eligibility and work toward providing a debt-free education. Read more...
Photo: A Free Application for Federal Student Aid application outside of Murphy Hall. Changes to the FAFSA application were introduced in 2020 and will start going into effect July 2023. (Kanishka Mehra/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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April 24, 10:07 pm
US Department of Education extends pause on student loan payments through August
Gwen Chodur would have never been able to afford higher education if it weren’t for student loans. But now, she said, the decisions she makes regarding her career will need to revolve around her ability to pay back her loans. Read more...
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April 17, 10:12 pm
UCLA supplies free menstrual products in restrooms regardless of gender
UCLA began providing free menstrual products at all campus restrooms April 4 ahead of a requirement by a new California law. In October, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill requiring public schools and colleges to provide free menstrual products beginning in the 2022-2023 school year. Read more...
Photo: A new box of menstrual products sits on the counter in a UCLA bathroom. The university recently began providing free menstrual products in more than 50% of bathrooms on campus. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)
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April 14, 12:11 am
Schools’ inclusion of caste in anti-discrimination policies receives support
California faculty and administrators voiced support for the California State University and UC Davis’ decision to include caste in their anti-discrimination policies following student advocacy and recent lawsuits. Read more...