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More sexual misconduct cases emerge at Fresno State
The California State University system continues to wrestle with additional revelations of Title IX complaints following former chancellor Joseph Castro's resignation this year.
August 3, 2022
In wake of school attacks, Fresno school districts seek to beef up campus security
Fresno area middle school used to host police officers to keep campuses safe. After a two-year absence, they're coming back. Here's where.
July 20, 2022
Calif. set aside $115mil for free college textbooks. This top bureaucrat is holding it up.
More than a year after California lawmakers OK'd the nine-figure sum for textbooks, it remains unspent.
July 18, 2022
CSU, UC begin to fast-track supplying abortion pills to campuses
A state law passed in 2019 sought to bring medicated abortions to public colleges. In the wake of the Supreme Court's recent ruling on abortions, implementation is in overdrive.
July 17, 2022
CSU trustees OK controversial name changes at Fresno State
Fresno State's library and football stadium lost their longtime names on Wednesday, for vastly different reasons.
July 13, 2022
Three Valley colleges will rake in millions for low-income housing. The cost to build is swinging wildly.
Low-income housing projects are always the target of criticism over cost. But should a dorm cost $619,000?
July 12, 2022
Is Fresno State getting short-end of naming rights deal for Bulldog Stadium? Here’s where it stacks up.
One year ago, Fresno State agreed to a deal with Valley Children's Healthcare for the naming rights of the college's football stadium. How does it compare with Mountain West competitors?
July 7, 2022
Wonderful Co. awards dozen college scholarships to Valley natives
The farming giant, led by Stewart and Lynda Resnick, continued growing its education-focused philanthropy.
June 30, 2022
Central Unified trustees vote to rename Polk Elementary
Despite making the change, Central Unified isn't planning on cancelling school namesakes in the near future. Here's why.
June 29, 2022
Legislature OKs sweeping audit into CSU system following sex harassment complaints
A Valley lawmaker's demand for an independent state audit into the California State University’s handling of Title IX sex harassment complaints is moving forward.
June 27, 2022