The NCAA approved the first phase of a landmark academic reform package Tuesday. Had it been implemented at the beginning of this academic year, about 30 percent of Division I football teams would have lost scholarships. Read more...

Fundraiser accused of election law violations A major campaign fund-raiser for Mayor James K. Hahn was accused by the City Ethics Commission of orchestrating about $90,000 in illegal contributions. Read more...

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s newly unveiled budget proposal is nothing to get excited about. While he kept his promise not to make major cuts to the UC system, he clearly has not made education a chief priority. Read more...

Pell Grants are a crucial part of the funding equation enabling lower income families to send their children to college. Last month, President Bush signed an omnibus bill that would have restricted Pell Grant aid for thousands of students. Read more...

As full-time cook at a Chinese restaurant, Marlyn Hwang’s father barely makes $60 a day. So when Hwang’s family decided to send her to college, it caused concern. Read more...

Judging from Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s preliminary budget, he seems to be sticking to an agreement he made with the University of California last year. But fulfillment of that compact is still months away, if the governor is able to keep the agreement at all. Read more...

Students at universities throughout California have been faced with continuous fee increases and an increase in competition for admission as consequences of state budget cuts to higher education over the last several years. Read more...