The University of California could lose $372 million in state funding after the state revised its proposed budget in May. The revised budget would reduce higher education funding for the 2020-2021 fiscal year by 10% of current levels, in order to offset the rising costs associated with the coronavirus pandemic. Read more...
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May 26, 8:53 pm
UCEAP suspends all upcoming fall 2020 and yearlong study abroad programs
The University of California Education Abroad Program announced all fall study abroad programs are canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to an email sent to students enrolled in the fall term and yearlong programs. Read more...
Photo: The University of California Education Abroad Program announced that all fall 2020 study abroad programs will be canceled in an email sent to students enrolled in fall and yearlong term programs. (Xuxin Zhang/Daily Bruin)
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May 24, 6:20 pm
UC Regents recap – May 19-21
The Board of Regents, the governing body of the University of California, met for its May meeting from Tuesday to Thursday via teleconference. The board discussed the coronavirus outbreak, potential fall plans and funding, and it also voted on the use of standardized testing during the meeting. Read more...
Photo: The UC Board of Regents discussed the coronavirus outbreak, potential fall plans and funding, and it also voted on the use of standardized testing during its May meeting. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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May 7, 3:55 pm
UCLA uses CARES Act funds to offer all eligible students at least $200
UCLA will give at least $200 to students eligible for the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act from federal funding. Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Monroe Gorden announced the availability of financial relief Thursday in an email to students. Read more...
Photo: UCLA will provide universal awards and need-based financial aid for eligible students using funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. (Tanmay Shankar/Assistant Photo editor)
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May 6, 1:50 pm
New Title IX rules aim to strengthen due process for students accused of sexual misconduct
This post was updated May 7 at 5:45 p.m. The U.S. Department of Education released new Title IX rules Wednesday on how schools and colleges must handle sexual misconduct allegations. Read more...
Photo: U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos released new rules Wednesday outlining how schools and colleges should handle sexual misconduct allegations. The rules give greater rights to those accused of sexual misconduct. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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May 3, 3:35 pm
UC incurs over $500M in unexpected costs because of COVID-19
The University of California suffered $558 million worth of unexpected costs due to changes caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The UC estimates that, in March, unanticipated expenses and lost revenue cost the University system a minimum of $310 million when excluding costs incurred by medical centers, said UC spokesperson Stett Holbrook in an emailed statement. Read more...
Photo: The University of California is facing $558 million in unexpected costs from COVID-19, with $310 million coming from March alone. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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April 28, 12:45 pm
Students sue UC and CSU systems, demand refunds amid COVID-19 campus closures
Students filed class-action lawsuits against the University of California and California State University systems Monday, demanding refunds of student fees in light of campus closures. The students are suing for a reduction of on-campus services because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but will not sue for the cost of tuition or housing. Read more...
Photo: Students filed class-action lawsuits Monday against the University of California and the California State University systems, asking for refunds in student fees. (Tanmay Shankar/Assistant Photo editor)