California State University student workers file for union California State University student workers took a step toward forming a union Monday The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023
On a ship where future mariners train, California State University women say they faced sexual abuse and harassment MORROW COVE, Calif. — For nearly three decades, the navy-and-gold Training Ship Golden Bear has plied oceans around the globe for California State University’s Maritime Academy, providing a unique classroom for students training to be leaders in the seafaring industry. Los Angeles Times · Apr 17, 2023
CSU plans launch of new transfer program for community college students this fall The California State University system is optimistic its new transfer program will help boost lagging numbers of community college students entering the 23-campus system. Tribune News Service · Mar 22, 2023
California's Newsom to launch 2nd term with contrast to GOP California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to kick off his second term by comparing his leadership style to that of Republican governors and former President Donald Trump The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2023
California State University enrollment rebounds after COVID, but some have a long way to go SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Applications and enrollment in the California State University system have leveled after sharp declines during the coronavirus pandemic. Tribune News Service · Dec 26, 2022
‘Always have a knife with you’: Women and trans students fear harassment, hate at CSU campus MORROW COVE, Calif. — The outrage and frustration had been building for years at California State University’s Maritime Academy, an elite training ground for students bound for work on the sea. It reached a peak last year, when student cadets publicly confronted the school’s president, a retired rear admiral. Los Angeles Times · Dec 19, 2022
Cal State University poised to drop plan for tougher math admissions requirement LOS ANGELES — California State University trustees are poised to abandon a proposal to require a fourth year of math-related coursework for admission, ending a plan introduced six years ago that touched off fierce criticism among many who said it would create barriers for students trying to enter the system. Los Angeles Times · Nov 27, 2022
Adele the academic? Why mature students are top of the swots The pop singer has announced plans to take a mid-career break and study English literature. As I found out, there’s no better time to do it The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2022
California university students struggle with housing insecurity US state has set aside billions of dollars for new housing projects as many students are pushed into homelessness. Al Jazeera · Oct 18, 2022
Horrific discovery of bloody ritual in 'Midnight Terror Cave' with 188 human remains Scientists have discover the skeletal remains of 118 human sacrifices in the "Midnight Terror Cave". It is believed that the sacrifices were part of an ancient ritual. Daily Mirror · Oct 12, 2022
Ex-CSU chancellor failed to handle allegations against friend at Fresno State, probe finds A long-anticipated investigative report by California State University into sexual misconduct and workforce bullying accusations against a former top administrator at Fresno State faulted the former campus president who later became CSU chancellor with failing to aggressively address the matter, which allowed the alleged misconduct to continue. Los Angeles Times · Sep 30, 2022
UC and CSU campuses to provide cheap abortion pills amid California’s post-Roe push LOS ANGELES — Abortion pills will soon be easily and cheaply available to students at the University of California and California State University under a state law aimed at expanding access to the medication to college students, a move that could become a flashpoint for anti-abortion groups vowing to challenge… Los Angeles Times · Jul 25, 2022
It’s not Madden Library anymore. CSU strips Nazi-sympathizer’s name from Fresno State The California State University board of trustees approved removing Henry Madden’s name from Fresno State’s University Library on Wednesday, following the discovery of the late university librarian’s Nazi sympathies last fall. Tribune News Service · Jul 13, 2022
CSU has been shaken by sexual harassment scandals. Now it faces a state audit State lawmakers ordered an independent investigation Monday of how sexual harassment and retaliation complaints are handled by California State University, which has been shaken by scandals that have sparked public outcry and led to the resignations of top system officials. Los Angeles Times · Jun 28, 2022
Tribune News Service · Jun 7, 2022 Women, workers of color underpaid at California State U, union study finds Pay disparities are pervasive among non-faculty California State University employees, with workers of color and women earning less than white male workers, a new analysis from the California State University Employees Union found.
Los Angeles Times · Jun 6, 2022 Sonoma State president steps down amid sexual harassment, retaliation scandal Sonoma State President Judy Sakaki, who faced an outcry over her leadership amid a campus sexual harassment and retaliation scandal involving her and her husband, announced Monday that she is stepping down.
Los Angeles Times · May 18, 2022 A California State University official was accused of harassment. Women question why he wasn’t disciplined LOS ANGELES — Two women who alleged inappropriate behavior by a Cal State vice president said they were dismayed he did not face any discipline or undergo corrective action by Sonoma State President Judy Sakaki after an investigation concluded he engaged in inappropriate touching and made unwanted sexual comments to…
Los Angeles Times · May 16, 2022 4 high-ranking men at California State campuses were accused of sexual harassment. All were treated differently The four were all high-ranking men at different California State University campuses — three were vice presidents for student affairs.
Los Angeles Times · May 9, 2022 UC and CSU are unaffordable, and a 4-year degree isn't the only way to succeed, Californians say in poll LOS ANGELES — Most Californians believe the University of California and California State University are unaffordable, and they highly value community colleges and vocational training as alternative paths to career success, according to a statewide poll released Monday.
Tribune News Service · May 6, 2022 Sexual harassment audit of CSU system requested by state lawmaker A state legislator has requested a sweeping audit of the California State University system’s sexual harassment policies and subsequent settlements paid to alleged harassers in the wake of a recent scandal involving former Chancellor Joseph Castro.
The Conversation · Apr 27, 2022 Caste doesn't just exist in India or in Hinduism – it is pervasive across many religions in South Asia and the diaspora The California State University system, America’s largest public higher education system, recently added caste, a birth-based social hierarchy system, to its anti-discrimination policy, allowing students, staff and faculty across its 23 campuses to report caste bias and discrimination.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 15, 2022 Dallas Baptist women’s golf overtakes No. 1 spot in Mizuno WGCA Coaches Poll for Division II The DBU Patriots most recently played in the Lynn Invitational in Boca Raton, Florida, taking home first place.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 14, 2022 Cal State provost faced retaliation after reporting harassment by president’s husband, records say LOS ANGELES — California State University paid $600,000 this year to settle a claim with a Sonoma State provost who reported retaliation and sexual harassment allegations involving the campus president and her husband, according to records in the case obtained by the Los Angeles Times.
The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022 Cal State college system drops SAT/ACT admission requirement In a move putting California's public colleges at the forefront of the trend to drop standardized tests, the Cal State university system will eliminate SAT and ACT tests from its admission requirements
Los Angeles Times · Mar 23, 2022 Former Cal State Northridge President Jolene Koester named interim CSU chancellor LOS ANGELES — Former Cal State Northridge President Jolene Koester will serve as the interim chancellor of the California State University system following last month’s abrupt resignation of Joseph I. Castro, who was under scrutiny over how he handled allegations of sexual misconduct by a top administrator.