California’s controversial education bill, Assembly Bill 715, has been signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s, drawing backlash from educators who warn it could censor classrooms on sensitive topics like the Israel-Palestine conflict. Supporters say it strengthens anti-discrimination protections, but the opposing side argues its vague language threatens academic freedom across California K-12 schools.
The Wileety Native American College celebrated its grand opening on Wednesday, Sept. 24. During the event, many community members expressed their excitement and hopes about the future of the college and its students.
The university’s only housing-based mental health counselor recently departed, leaving students and resident advisors concerned about mental health support, while interim resources and programs attempt to fill the gap.
As ICE presence keeps raising concerns among students, President Wood’s latest update aims to reassure them by sharing university support and immigration resources.
CSU Chancellor Mildred García responded to federal claims of systemwide antisemitism and discrimination in an email to the CSU community. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights are investigating the CSU system and its involvement in The PhD Project.
Since fall 2024, Sacramento State has gone through with the disbandment of the RPTA program, major revisions to the general education program and announced its support of the Women and Gender Studies program.
