BERKELEY'S NEWS • SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Kevin McCarty
Administration
AUGUST 10, 2023
University of California opposes legislation hoping to guarantee transfer admission
The University of California opposed a bill aimed at simplifying the transfer process for community college students to attend one of the undergraduate UC campuses.
Administration
AUGUST 10, 2023
University of California opposes legislation hoping to guarantee transfer admission
The University of California opposed a bill aimed at simplifying the transfer process for community college students to attend one of the undergraduate UC campuses.
UC
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
Students reflect on, praise initiatives to expand UC transfer guarantee program
Initiatives focused on expanding the UC’s transfer admission guarantee program in the 2023-2024 state budget are under discussion amongst California lawmakers.
UC
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
Students reflect on, praise initiatives to expand UC transfer guarantee program
Initiatives focused on expanding the UC’s transfer admission guarantee program in the 2023-2024 state budget are under discussion amongst California lawmakers.
Campus
APRIL 19, 2022
$5M grant kickstarts CDE's universal pre-K initiative
A $5 million grant was awarded by the California Department of Education to the 21st Century California School Leadership Academy, or 21CSLA, State Center, which is headquartered at UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Education.
Campus
APRIL 19, 2022
$5M grant kickstarts CDE's universal pre-K initiative
A $5 million grant was awarded by the California Department of Education to the 21st Century California School Leadership Academy, or 21CSLA, State Center, which is headquartered at UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Education.
Campus
FEBRUARY 01, 2022
CA assembly member proposes $5B to address student housing crisis
California Assemblymember Kevin McCarty proposed a bill that would provide $5 billion to construct affordable housing for students, faculty and staff.
Campus
FEBRUARY 01, 2022
CA assembly member proposes $5B to address student housing crisis
California Assemblymember Kevin McCarty proposed a bill that would provide $5 billion to construct affordable housing for students, faculty and staff.
UC
JANUARY 08, 2020
California Legislature to increase oversight of college admissions
Laws intended to address issues brought to public attention in the 2019 college admissions bribery scandal are going into effect this year.
UC
JANUARY 08, 2020
California Legislature to increase oversight of college admissions
Laws intended to address issues brought to public attention in the 2019 college admissions bribery scandal are going into effect this year.
State
OCTOBER 08, 2019
CA Gov. Gavin Newsom signs AB 697, addresses college admissions
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 697, a bill that will require CSU Trustees and UC Regents to share whether they provide any form of preferential treatment within their admissions process to applicants on the basis of their relationships to donors or alumni Friday.
State
OCTOBER 08, 2019
CA Gov. Gavin Newsom signs AB 697, addresses college admissions
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 697, a bill that will require CSU Trustees and UC Regents to share whether they provide any form of preferential treatment within their admissions process to applicants on the basis of their relationships to donors or alumni Friday.
State
AUGUST 23, 2019
State legislators push for amendment extending voting rights to Californians on parole
Hoping to follow in Nevada and Colorado’s footsteps, California legislators have joined advocates in pushing for Assembly Constitutional Amendment 6, or ACA 6, which would allow nearly 50,000 disenfranchised Californians to vote.
State
AUGUST 23, 2019
State legislators push for amendment extending voting rights to Californians on parole
Hoping to follow in Nevada and Colorado’s footsteps, California legislators have joined advocates in pushing for Assembly Constitutional Amendment 6, or ACA 6, which would allow nearly 50,000 disenfranchised Californians to vote.
State
OCTOBER 17, 2017
New California bill prohibits UC from giving preference to nonresident applicants
Gov. Jerry Brown approved Assembly Bill 1674 on Saturday, which will prohibit UC campuses from giving preference to nonresident applicants for admission over resident applicants.
State
OCTOBER 17, 2017
New California bill prohibits UC from giving preference to nonresident applicants
Gov. Jerry Brown approved Assembly Bill 1674 on Saturday, which will prohibit UC campuses from giving preference to nonresident applicants for admission over resident applicants.
State
SEPTEMBER 05, 2017
CA Senate passes bill in light of UC audit interference
The California State Senate passed a bill Thursday to penalize obstruction of future audits made by the California State Auditor.
State
SEPTEMBER 05, 2017
CA Senate passes bill in light of UC audit interference
The California State Senate passed a bill Thursday to penalize obstruction of future audits made by the California State Auditor.
Campus
AUGUST 14, 2016
State lawmakers approve audit of University of California president's office following inconsistent numbers
Amid concerns of conflicting staffing and spending figures, California lawmakers on Wednesday approved an audit of the University of California’s Office of the President.
Campus
AUGUST 14, 2016
State lawmakers approve audit of University of California president's office following inconsistent numbers
Amid concerns of conflicting staffing and spending figures, California lawmakers on Wednesday approved an audit of the University of California’s Office of the President.
