Audit Faults University Of California Sex Misconduct Process

June 21, 2018

In a review of how sexual harassment complaints were handled at campuses in Berkeley, Los Angeles and Davis, auditors found some people accused of misconduct continued to sexually harass others after they were disciplined ineffectively.

Lawmakers Propose Limits On University of California Power

May 23, 2018

Several state lawmakers on Tuesday unveiled a plan to curb the University of California's power by limiting salaries and putting checks on the UC president's authority.

University Of California Workers Start 3-Day Strike Over Pay

May 7, 2018 | Adhiti Bandlamudi

Thousands of custodians, security guards, gardeners and other service workers at University of California campuses started a three-day strike Monday to address pay inequalities and demand higher wages.

Health Care

California’s Mental Health Physician Shortage Is Bad, And Getting Worse, Study Finds

February 16, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

A new study from UC San Francisco shows that, if current trends continue, there will be 41 percent fewer psychiatrists than needed in California by 2028.

State Government

Number Of UC Retirees Collecting Six-Figure Pensions Has Increased

September 25, 2017 | Sally Schilling

The number of University of California retirees collecting six-figure pensions has increased 60 percent since 2012 - and those increasingly generous retirement packages are being paid for in part by students' tuition.

Health Care

Amnesty Policy Lets UC Davis Students Off the Hook If They Help A Friend

September 25, 2017 | Sammy Caiola

Starting this school year, UC Davis students who call for help for a drunk friend won't be punished for partying.

Immigration

Here's What 2 Big College Systems Think Of The End Of DACA

September 9, 2017

"It's disappointing, and it's just wrong at many levels," says Janet Napolitano, president of the University of California system.

State Government

Brown Names Four New UC Regents

June 2, 2017 | Ben Adler

Gov. Jerry Brown has filled four vacancies on the 26-member University of California Board of Regents at a pivotal moment for UC's leadership.

State Government

California Wants To Make Interfering With An Audit A Crime

May 10, 2017

A California lawmaker wants to make intentionally interfering with an audit a crime after a controversial audit of the University of California.

State Government

Napolitano Defends UC Budget But Apologizes For Audit "Interference"

May 2, 2017 | Ben Adler

University of California President Janet Napolitano is apologizing for what the state’s auditor has called “interference” with a newly-released audit.