Rachel Livinal
Reporter / Central Valley Journalism CollaborativeRachel Livinal reports on higher education for KVPR through a partnership with the Central Valley Journalism Collaborative. Rachel grew up in Merced and attended Merced Community College and California State University of Long Beach where she earned her B.A. in journalism with a minor in sociology. She is excited to share the stories that are shaping the higher education landscape in the San Joaquin Valley.
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Unionized faculty from California State University are striking after failing to come to a deal with the 23-campus system.
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The federal government recently rolled out the new FAFSA form, which college applicants fill out for financial aid. Despite some initial hiccups, the changes can benefit San Joaquin Valley students.
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It’s the second resolution the university’s student senate has passed on the issue. But will the student body president support it?
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The retirement comes amid cuts to more than a dozen degree programs at the San Joaquin Valley’s only accredited Christian university.
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Statewide college enrollment by recent high school grads was down 5% in 2020. The San Joaquin valley has one of the lowest rates.
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California farms are facing an increase in pests on some of its most vital crops due to climate change – and can expect to face more.
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Almost a year after University of California ratified a contract with academic workers, graduate students say they are still involved in negotiations.
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The CSU Teamsters went on strike for unfair labor practices. Members from CSU Stanislaus participated.
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Dozens of faculty members turned out to rally on Fresno State’s campus Tuesday for a new contract.
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The union that represents faculty at California State University system voted to authorize a strike. Professors at Fresno State are prepared to participate.