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2024: Illegal immigration negatively impacted American students
In 2024, waves of illegal migration continued to affect various facets of American life, including higher education…
By Campus Reform 
Dec 20, 2024
California state legislator introduces bill that racially discriminates in favor of descendants of slaves in university admissions
‘We have a moral responsibility to do all we can to right those wrongs,’ Bryan said.
By Elad Vaida 
Dec 3, 2024
Leaders of California universities and colleges issue statement addressing ‘anxiety’ after Trump victory
‘Following the presidential election results, we understand that there is a great deal of uncertainty and anxiety w…
By Savva  Archakov '26
Nov 15, 2024
UC faces lawsuit for following federal law, stopping illegal aliens from being employed on campus
In January, UC said that hiring illegal aliens could make the school ‘subject to civil fines, criminal penalties, o…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Oct 4, 2024
Newsom vetoes bill allowing illegal alien students to obtain campus jobs
Assembly Bill 2586 would have let illegal immigrant students at California’s public colleges and universities to be…
By Mary Stevens '25
Oct 2, 2024
Non-lethal weapons approved for UCLA police after anti-Israel protests
The University of California Board of Regents approved the use of additional non-lethal weapons for UCLA police on …
By Jacob Beckwith '26
Sep 28, 2024
California universities ban campus encampments after chaotic anti-Israel protests
The UC president called on leaders of the UC system to enforce regulations against disruptive protests.
By Michael Duke '26
Aug 25, 2024
UC president to resign after school year, marking end of tumultuous tenure
University of California system President Michael Drake announced on July 31 that he would be stepping down after t…
By Mary Stevens '25
Aug 6, 2024
University of California spent $29 million responding to anti-Israel protests
The University of California system spent $29 million responding to anti-Israel protests during the spring semester…
By Adam Sabes 
Jul 23, 2024
UC system sues anti-Israel faculty union, citing no-strike clause violation
On June 5, the University of California announced that it is suing its faculty union, United Auto Workers Local 481…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Jun 30, 2024
NO STRIKE FOR YOU: California judge tells grad student employees to get back to work, citing 'damage to students'
​A judge in California ordered a union representing academic workers at the University of California to stop its st…
By Adam Sabes 
Jun 12, 2024
California grad students launch massive strike in defense of 'wrongfully arrested' pro-Hamas campus occupiers
The union, which has long been anti-Israel, is protesting the school’s decision to have the police arrest disruptiv…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
May 30, 2024
California bill would allow illegal immigrant students to get jobs at public colleges
The bill would prohibit California public colleges and universities from 'disqualifying a student from being hired …
By Michael Duke '26
Apr 5, 2024
CA bill seeks to enhance free speech after protesters disrupt Israeli speaker
S.B. 1287 aims to protect free speech on campuses by prohibiting violence, harassment, and discrimination hindering…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Mar 28, 2024
Number of ‘trans,’ ‘nonbinary’ students in UC surges after schools embrace gender insanity
The amount of students identifying as ‘trans’ and other similar categories is rising in California’s public institu…
By Campus Reform 
Mar 13, 2024
Faculty for Justice in Palestine groups form, emulating anti-Israel student organization
Faculty at universities across the country have established 'Faculty for Justice in Palestine' groups, mirroring th…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Mar 2, 2024
Mayorkas impeached as colleges grapple with how to handle illegal immigration crisis
​The House of Representatives voted on Tuesday evening to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas by…
By Adam Sabes 
Feb 14, 2024
UC regents consider ban on political statements as ethnic studies departments use university websites to bash Israel
Regents have tabled the vote on the proposal until their next meeting which takes place March 19-21.
By Campus Reform 
Jan 30, 2024
UC system ethnic studies requirement stalls amid concerns of anti-Semitic bias
An 'ethnic studies' admissions requirement in the University of California system has been delayed due to concerns …
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Jan 24, 2024
4 times universities defied state laws to push DEI agenda
Combatting state DEI bans is a top priority for Florida International University's Student Government Association.
By Campus Reform 
Jan 2, 2024
UC system profs slam president for encouraging 'viewpoint neutral' teaching of Middle East
University of California professors decried President Michael Drake's proposals for 'viewpoint-neutral history' in …
By Campus Reform 
Dec 6, 2023
UC regent slams pro-Hamas faculty: 'Your letter is rife with falsehoods about Israel': report
Jay Sures, a regent at the University of California, is calling out Ethnic Studies professors in the public univers…
By Marya Ruth  Dunning '25
Nov 1, 2023
Meet the California students and profs who say Hamas are 'freedom fighters,' not 'terrorists'
'We join a growing international chorus of voices holding the Zionist Israeli government accountable for the violen…
By Campus Reform 
Oct 24, 2023
University of California invests millions in 'climate justice' research, K–12 content
The WUICAN will both create a network for climate research among University of California schools and help develop …
By Spencer Dalke  
Oct 3, 2023
More colleges are seeking to institutionalize DEI through rubrics, diversity statements
The latest findings from Campus Reform highlight how pervasive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion doctrine continues…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Sep 21, 2023
UC faculty lead 'behind-the-scenes protest' over new equity-based math admissions requirements
'Giving high-school students the idea that it is OK to skimp on their math education is very dangerous.'
By Wesley  Crockett '24
Aug 2, 2023
California universities have found a way to circumvent the state's long-held affirmative action laws
DEI-based hiring practices have been proven to impact the racial makeup of applicant pools
By Stephanie Samsel  '24
Jul 31, 2023
UCalifornia system working to evade employment restrictions on hiring undocumented students
UC's President and Board of Regents Chair stated that the decision is consistent with the school system's commitmen…
By Emily Fowler  '24
Jun 5, 2023
REPORT: CRT is making its way into veterinary schools
'The veterinary profession in the United States, including California, originally was dominated by white males.'
By Alexia Bianchi  '22
May 17, 2023
CA bill requiring universities to provide abortion pills goes into effect
A California Senate bill requiring public universities and colleges in California to provide abortion pills to stud…
By Alexia Bianchi  '22
Feb 10, 2023
Consultants recommend hiring candidates without degrees to ‘diversify’ staff
Gartner, a consulting firm, recommended employees hire candidates with ‘non-linear career paths,’ which ‘translates…
By Shelby Kearns 
Jan 6, 2023
5 times universities and students were anti-cop in 2022
After the death of George Floyd in 2020, 'Defund the police' and other anti-cop ideas became pervasive at universit…
By Jasleen Kaur '26
Dec 31, 2022
End to graduate workers' strike may be near
The University of California reached an agreement with graduate student teaching assistants over increased pay and …
By Elaine Gunthorpe  '24
Dec 30, 2022
Professors demand COVID vaccine mandate be reversed
University of California (UC) professors are urging the university system to reverse its COVID-19 booster mandates …
By Georgia  Lucas '23
Dec 21, 2022
Thousands of University of California workers begin strike
Approximately 50,000 University of California System employees began a strike on Monday, demanding better pay and m…
By Austin Browne  '24
Nov 17, 2022
California schools will provide medical abortions in 2023
The University of California and California State University systems will provide medical abortion beginning in 202…
By Kayley Chartier  '25
Oct 13, 2022
Liberal-dominated CA universities double down on abortion
The announcements follow Governor Gavin Newsom's plan to make the state an abortion 'sanctuary.'
By Alexa Schwerha 
Jul 5, 2022
Ethnic studies requirement that Newsom called 'offensive' is on thin ice
The proposal's advancement was reeled back by the Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools, effectively endin…
By Alexa Schwerha 
Jun 8, 2022
U California pushes ethnic studies mandate that Newsom called 'offensive' against Jews
The University of California is considering a proposal that would require high school students to take an ethnic st…
By Allie Simon  '22
May 6, 2022
University of California system weighs ending letter grades due to 'bias and inequities'
A Mar. 16 memo from the public university system’s Office of the President asks the Academic and Student Affairs Co…
By Ben Zeisloft  
May 3, 2022
Anti-cop activist admits that 'there isn't a lot of other options' apart from calling the police for help
Professors and students across the University of California system recently held a zoom meeting to discuss the abol…
By Alyssa Jones  '23
Apr 27, 2022
UC freezes safety officer hiring until campuses submit 'holistic, inclusive' plan
The hiring pause is part of the University of California’s Community Safety Plan, which shifts major responsibilit…
By Katelynn Richardson  '22
Aug 23, 2021
University of California plans to cut ties with certain Catholic hospitals
The University of California Board of Regents recently voted on an amendment aimed at Catholic hospitals.
By Addison Pummill  '23
Jul 6, 2021
UCLA deans call for vaccine priority for California college students
Two UCLA deans argued in an op-ed that Califorinia's college students should have priority in getting the COVID-19 …
By Addison Pummill  '23
May 14, 2021
University of California academics say that 'structural and everyday racism' killed Jackie Robinson
University of California researchers believe “structural and everyday racism” killed baseball player Jackie Robinso…
By Ben Zeisloft  
May 2, 2021
Berkeley 'Black Graduation' under fire for bringing back 'Democrats' segregationist history'
The University of California-Berkeley’s African American Studies Department will hold a separate graduation ceremon…
By Ashley Carnahan 
Mar 17, 2021
University of California says it's time to return to campus, in-person classes
An announcement from the UC Office of the President stated that the UC system is planning for a return to primarily…
By Ashley Carnahan 
Jan 19, 2021
University of California praises DACA ruling
The University of California system praised a court's recent ruling on DACA recipients.
By Ethan Khaldarov  '24
Dec 23, 2020
University of California cannot accept or consider SAT/ACT scores in admissions, court says
An appeals court has ruled that the University of California cannot use standardized testing scores in its admissio…
By Haley Worth  '22
Nov 30, 2020
University of California expresses 'disappointment' that voters rejected affirmative action
University of California leaders decried the failure of Proposition 16, vowing to continue efforts to advance diver…
By Arik Schneider 
Nov 17, 2020