We’ve all heard the famous statistic that if California were a country, it would have one of the world’s top economies. But unless policy-makers take a hard look at the direction of the state’s education system, in about 15 years the Golden State may not be so golden anymore. Read more...

“Beat ‘SC” will be the phrase on students’ minds this week ““ though many would use a word other than “beat” ““ but the events leading up to this weekend’s football game are taking a new spin on the historical rivalry. Read more...

Researchers at the UCLA-led Southern California Particle Center won an $8 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to research the sources of pollutants and their effects on health, UCLA officials announced Tuesday. Read more...

The recent discussions surrounding the salaries of top administrators have been accompanied by questions regarding the salaries of University of California professors. The smaller salaries of UC professors compared to similar institutions and the possible loss of top faculty is a growing concern among university leadership. Read more...

University of California President Robert Dynes ““ who insists people call him “Bob” ““ has long sought to cultivate an image of accessibility. During his 15 years as chancellor of UC San Diego, he headlined a “Chancellor’s Challenge” in which he ran with students to raise money for scholarships. Read more...

Amid ongoing concern among students and administrators over rising student fees and budget shortfalls, the University of California has assumed an increasingly market-based approach to determining pay for top executives. Read more...

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