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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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.
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California students have encountered headaches dealing with the Middle Class Scholarship process. Some of the problems include students not getting their disbursement for months, or the scholarship decreasing before – or after – they are awarded.
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At UC Merced, anti-war protests followed a resolution that passed the university’s student senate last week.
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Teachers at Fresno Unified were set to go on strike Wednesday, but the last-minute deal averted those plans.
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Fresno Unified says the substitute teachers union violated its agreement that it would provide teaching services during the strike
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Officials unveiled plans Friday for a transfer pathway project they say will encourage students to continue on their path to a bachelor’s degree.
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More and more California community colleges are offering bachelor degrees that some students say they find cheaper, and more accessible.
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It’s been more than a decade since an annular eclipse was last seen.