State GovernmentCalifornia State University System Approves 5 Percent Tuition HikeMarch 22, 2017 | Chris NicholsThousands of California State University students will pay more for their education starting this fall. That's because CSU trustees approved a 5 percent tuition increase on Wednesday despite strong opposition from students and some state leaders.
UC Approves System-Wide Tuition Hike, First In Seven YearsJanuary 27, 2017 | Ben BradfordThe University of California Board of Regents approved its first system-wide tuition hike since 2011. The board argues the revenue would help fund more professors, courses and equipment. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
UC President Expected At Regents Meeting After Health ScareJanuary 25, 2017The University of California's governing board opens a two-day meeting where the key issue is a tuition hike proposed by UC President Janet Napolitano, who recently was hospitalized for side effects from cancer treatment.
University Of California Regents Expected To Consider Tuition HikeJanuary 5, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerThe University of California Board of Regents is expected to consider a plan to increase tuition for the first time in six years later this month.
State GovernmentCommittee Passes Bill To Boost State University Funding To Avoid Tuition IncreaseApril 9, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia lawmakers say they’ll try to give more money to the state’s universities in an effort to avoid tuition increases. A bill to do just that was unanimously approved by the Senate education committee Wednesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Taking On UC Affordability, AccessJanuary 21, 2015California Governor Jerry Brown will personally look into what can be done to make the University of California more affordable and accessible. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown And Napolitano To Study UC Finances TogetherJanuary 19, 2015(AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown and University of California President Janet Napolitano have agreed to try to iron out their differences on tuition increases, the state's duty to fund higher education and the university's responsibility to control costs.
State GovernmentUC Regents Approve Five-Year Tuition IncreasesNovember 20, 2014 | Ben AdlerUniversity of California students again tried to block a tuition increase proposal – without success.
Board Of Regents Expected To Approve UC Tuition PlanNovember 20, 2014 | Ben AdlerThe plan to raise tuition at the University of California is expected to be approved Thursday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentUC Students Caught In Middle Of Tuition BattleNovember 19, 2014 | Ben AdlerThe University of California Board of Regents is set to debate a proposed tuition increase Wednesday. UC President Janet Napolitano’s plan would raise tuition by five percent for the next five years – unless the state increases the UC's funding. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
