The governing board of the University of California met for its July meeting at UC San Francisco from Wednesday to Thursday. The regents discussed the next fiscal year’s budget plan, next year’s student regent designate and student advisor, and the rollback of a student legal fee. Read more...
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July 21, 5:01 pm
UC Regents recap – July 18-19
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July 19, 11:58 am
UC approves tuition decrease for first time in nearly two decades
The University of California Board of Regents voted to decrease tuition for in-state students for the first time in almost 20 years. The regents confirmed an $8.7 billion spending plan for the 2018-2019 school year Wednesday, including a $60 student fee decrease. Read more...
Photo: (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)
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July 18, 11:41 pm
State Supreme Court eliminates ballot measure to split California into three
The California Supreme Court removed a November ballot measure aimed at dividing California into three states. The ballot measure, also known as Proposition 9, was funded by venture capitalist Tim Draper. Read more...
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July 16, 12:40 am
Proposition to split California could affect UC tuition, organization
A proposition to split California into three separate states could affect students in the University of California system. The initiative, also known as Proposition 9, will be included in the November 2018 statewide ballot and is funded by venture capitalist Tim Draper. Read more...
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July 11, 12:30 pm
UC admits greater number of transfers, out-of-state students for fall 2018
The University of California admitted a higher number of community college transfer students and out-of-state students than previous years for fall 2018, according to early enrollment numbers released Wednesday. Read more...
Photo: UC President Janet Napolitano, along with the Board of Regents, have expressed the goal of increasing the number of community college transfers and California residents. (Ryan Leou/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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July 1, 11:20 pm
UC retains management of Los Alamos nuclear laboratory with new contract
The University of California will continue to manage the Los Alamos National Laboratory alongside two new partners. The U.S. Department of Energy awarded a decade-long, $25 billion contract to the new Triad National Security LLC, formed by the UC, Texas A&M University and Battelle Memorial Institute in June. Read more...
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June 27, 10:58 am
Supreme Court rules against nonunion member fees in Janus v. AFSCME decision
The Supreme Court decreased labor unions’ power by ruling against nonmember fees Wednesday morning. In a 5-4 decision along party lines, the conservative-leaning court decided that unions can no longer charge fair share fees to those who choose not to join. Read more...
Photo: AFSCME Local 3299, the UC’s largest labor union, held protests on campus over the case earlier this year. (Jenna Nicole Smith/Daily Bruin)