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A Defense of the Senior Diversity Officer in Politically Charged Times

If the media is to be believed, the future of the senior diversity officer in higher education is bleak. But is it really? Institutions...

California Seeks to Expand Access for Community College Transfers Under New...

This week, the California Legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) reached an agreement on a new pilot pathway program designed to facilitate student transfers...

University of California System Strike Enters Week Four

The largest strike to ever disrupt higher education by teaching assistants, tutors, graduate student researchers, and postdoctoral scholars at the University of California (UC)...

University of California System Launches the Center for Climate, Health, and...

The University of California (UC) system recently launched the UC Center for Climate, Health, and Equity at its San Francisco campus to find equitable...

University of California System Joins Nationwide STEMM Diversity Initiative

The University of California (UC) system announced Tuesday that it will join the STEM Equity Advancement (SEA) Change initiative that seeks to improve diversity,...

University of California System Sees Record-Breaking Surge in Latinx Applicants

The University of California (UC) system received a record-breaking number of applications this year, including a significant spike in first-year Latinx applicants. In a recent...

UC System to Adopt Policies for Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence

The University of California (UC) System recently announced it will adopt policies that promote the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI). These include the...

University of California System Embeds DEI Practices in its Investment Strategies

Despite the numerous efforts colleges and universities have undertaken to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) on their campuses, endowment fund investments often remain...

University of California San Diego Offers COVID-19 Testing Via Vending Machines

The University of California (UC) San Diego reopened for the winter term this week with several vending machines across campus that contain free coronavirus...

University of California Merced Investigating Professor’s Anti-Semitic Tweets

University of California (UC) Merced School of Engineering Professor Abbas Ghassemi is under investigation after posting several now-deleted anti-Semitic tweets, school officials confirmed last...

Auditor’s Report Finds UC System Used Unfair Admissions

For six years, the University of California (UC) admitted dozens of students based on wealthy donations and personal connections to university staff, according to...

Free Speech Center Launches Publication About First Amendment Issues in Higher...

In December 2019, the University of California (UC) National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement published its first edition of Speech Spotlight, a...

The annual Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award recognizes institutions that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in...

The annual Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award recognizes institutions that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in...