Higher Education

Since the Trump administration cancelled thousands of international students’ visas, Cal State Monterey Bay staff and students have worried about what could happen to them.

In today's newscast, the Santa Cruz City Council begins work on a $532 million budget, in the face of massive funding cuts from the Trump administration. Plus, bots are applying to community colleges in California—and getting in, allowing scammers to collect millions in student aid.

Citing potential legal liability, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed AB 2586, disappointing many undocumented students

The policy that was adopted is less restrictive than previous versions, following student and faculty concerns.

University leadership says the “necessary decision” came after main entrance blockades started Tuesday. It’s the latest escalation in the fight for UC divestment from military contractors involved in Israel’s attacks on Gaza.

In response to technical issues with the FAFSA, the California Student Aid Commission is granting mixed-status students access to an aid program typically reserved for undocumented students.

California has passed several laws in the last few decades that make college more accessible for undocumented residents. But once these students graduate, they’re on their own.

Amid pushback from faculty over academic freedom concerns, the Board of Regents decided Wednesday to delay voting on a proposed policy until their next meeting in May.

Student assistants work part-time jobs across the system’s 23 campuses, including CSU Monterey Bay. They’re currently capped at 20 hours a week and had no paid sick leave before a California law that took effect in 2024.

The union said over 76% of voting California Faculty Association members were in favor. Once approved by CSU trustees, the updated contract will apply across all campuses, including CSU Monterey Bay.