Tag: higher education
The UC cannot rely on annual tuition hikes to cover federal...
On Nov. 19, 2025, the University of California (UC) Board of Regents approved an undergraduate tuition increase for future students despite systemwide student opposition.
In...
UCR Republicans and Democrats weigh in on Proposition 50
California College Republicans at UCR
Supporters of Proposition 50 argue that the proposition is necessary to counter partisan redistricting efforts in other states, such as...
Harvard pushes back against federal budget cuts
Harvard University has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration following a $2.2 billion freeze in federal research funding imposed by President Trump. The...
Legacy admissions deny students a truly holistic process
The California legislature is considering Assembly Bill 1780, which would withhold CalGrant funding to universities that favor legacy applicants. Donor and alumni connections present...
Community colleges warrant more recognition and respect from donors
Every year, elite American universities receive massive admiration from the general population and students who attend prestigious institutions are glorified by their parents and...
Accepting more California students into the UC system fosters a community...
The University of California system made history with its record enrollments for California residents. In recent years, California residents have not been accepted as...
Artificial Intelligence is not the problem with college admissions
As the popularity of Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms like ChatGPT skyrockets, its role has been under scrutiny in conversations about academic integrity. Personal statements...
The pathway to graduation for underrepresented students needs to be simplified
A new bill, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last month, will require higher education institutions to adopt a common set of student educational progress...
College preparation resources are too far and few between
According to the Center for First-Generation Student Success, 56% of college students’ parents have not attained bachelor’s degrees. The population of first-generation students is...
Tenure is still an essential part of higher education, despite critiques
A tenured post is an indefinite academic appointment that can only be terminated under extraordinary circumstances, such as financial exigency or program discontinuation. Many...