Ivan Villasenor Madriz

The University of California President Janet Napolitano and the President’s Advisory Council on Undocumented Students will host a national summit on undocumented students from May 7 to May 8 at the Oakland Marriott City Center Hotel.

A law that would provide state funding for undocumented students currently ineligible for work-study opportunities under federal law was heard in the state legislature Thursday.

UC President Janet Napolitano unveiled a program Friday to provide legal assistance for undocumented students at six UC campuses.

On Sunday, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a “yes means yes” campus sexual assault bill and another that gives state loans to undocumented students — two pieces of legislation that will directly impact California colleges.

Undocumented students asked Chancellor Nicholas Dirks for more financial support and advocacy during his ninth fireside chat Monday evening.

After receiving specific information regarding the allocation of UC President Janet Napolitano’s $5 million initiative to aid undocumented students, campus administrators are developing a plan to divide up funds between programs and financial aid for undocumented undergraduates by the end of February 2014.

UC President Janet Napolitano unveiled a plan to bolster university support for undocumented students Wednesday, announcing she will allocate $5 million of non-state, non-tuition funds to provide these students greater access to university resources.

UC Berkeley students voiced concerns about the campus undocumented community’s food insecurity and lack of financial resources and housing during an informal discussion hosted by Chancellor Nicholas Dirks on Monday evening.