California
UC Irvine researchers say repeated exposure to graphic photos and videos is being linked to psychological distress. Here’s how and when to cut back.
July 19, 2024
The University of California shelled out an estimated $29 million to handle this spring’s protests over the Israel-Hamas war, with 90% of the costs going toward law enforcement.
July 18, 2024
UC regents voted Wednesday to ban views on political opinions from main campus homepages. Opinions may be posted on other pages but it must be made clear they aren’t official UC views.
Rich Leib, outgoing chair of the UC Board of Regents, says encampments should be banned, but protests that follow campus rules are welcomed as free speech. Many regents, senior leaders agree.
July 15, 2024
UC Berkeley Chancellor Carol Christ is stepping down after seven years at the helm, offering provocative thoughts on enrollment growth, protests and other hot-button issues.
June 27, 2024
UC Berkeley will expand antisemitism education to all incoming students after pro-Palestinian protests stirred anxieties about the campus climate among some Jewish faculty, students and community members.
June 26, 2024
A man was arrested in connection with a firebombing attack on a UC Berkeley police vehicle and three other arson attacks on campus, authorities said.
June 18, 2024
The local battle over plans to build high-rise student dorms and supportive housing on the historic site set off a state-level response.
June 7, 2024
California Supreme Court says UC Berkeley can proceed with plans to replace storied People’s Park with a high-rise student dorm and other housing.
June 6, 2024
UC Santa Barbara officials had sent a message to the group, the UCSB Liberated Zone, that the encampment violated university policies.
June 23, 2024