Higher education

Stanislaus State issued layoff notices to 18 employees in March. Budget deficits loom at Fresno State and CSU Bakersfield as well.

Expenses for lawsuits, investigations, labor negotiations and contract reviews at the State Center Community College District rose from $300,000 in 2016 to more than $1.2 million in 2024.

Some lecturers at University of California Merced were laid off at the start of the year. But university officials neither wanted to confirm the layoffs nor answer questions about how it will impact courses.

The inaugural baccalaureate class was part of a new program called "Degrees of Change."

Since 2018, the number of San Joaquin Valley teenagers obtaining associate degrees has nearly doubled.

A new report shows college completion in the San Joaquin Valley is low, but Valley leaders are looking for ways to raise those numbers.

To say former Merced College President Ben Duran came from humble beginnings on his journey to becoming one of the San Joaquin Valley’s top educators is an understatement.

Five different Kern educational institutions have seen a change in leadership in less than a year. What does this mean for Kern County education?

While some college textbook programs have eased the struggle, others may be more hassle than they're worth, students at San Joaquin Valley colleges say.

While graduation rates for Black students are the lowest in California universities, cultural centers can help address equity issues. Centers for Black students create a safe space to foster community while connecting with academic resources and Black faculty.