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The Watercooler
Taxing L.A.'s Black Gold Could Make the City Millions »
It's often hidden from our eyes, but the Los Angeles area is the third largest oil field in the country. You can find hidden oil rigs at The Farmers Market, the Beverly Center and other well known spots. And for such a lucrative business, no taxes are levied upon them, despite years of budget belt read more »
Study accuses California's higher education systems of poor coordination »
California’s three systems of public higher education need to coordinate better, eliminate duplicate programs and make it easier for students to transfer from community colleges to Cal State or University of California campuses, according to a report released today by the state Legislative Analyst's Office. read more »
Cal State aims to boost graduation rates (CSULA Coverage) »
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Change to Title 5 of the Education Code regarding Student Housing »
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Obama's Proposed Domestic Budget "Freeze" Would Fall Lightly on Education, White House Says »
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Haiti: Earthquake Left Wake of Shattered Campuses, Dead Students and Faculty »
Education is an important and often-elusive leg up in this desperately poor Caribbean nation of nine million, so the devastating earthquake that struck here two weeks ago stole more than the lives of tens of thousands of Haitians. The quake came close to stealing the country's educational future.
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Obama Seeks to Expand Student Loan Program »
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Financial Concerns of College Freshmen »
Financial concerns, from paying for college to job prospects, dominated the new student experience in 2009, according to an annual survey on freshman attitudes. About two thirds of freshmen said they were either somewhat or very worried about their ability to finance their college educations. read more
Haiti Earthquake Relief - College Responses »
The images coming from Haiti have been upsetting and disturbing. Many on campuses across North America and across the world have looked on and asked, "what can we do to help?"
As usual, colleges and universities are early leaders in rallying their communities - students, alumni, faculty and staff - in organizing to help others recover from terrible tragedies. read more »
