Higher Education

The University Corporation at Monterey Bay, an auxiliary of Cal State Monterey Bay, has rescinded layoff notices sent during the federal government shutdown. And, the Trump administration has sued California over laws that let undocumented college students access in-state tuition and financial aid.

How the federal government shutdown has impacted local universities. And, Santa Cruz County supervisors weigh whether to approve $500,000 in emergency funds for Second Harvest Food Bank amid SNAP upheaval.

The Santa Cruz Public Libraries Youth Poet Laureate Program hosts free poetry sessions and workshops for teens. And, the White House puts pressure on the University of Southern California and eight other universities to sign a compact agreement in line with conservative ideals.

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.