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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
Report: Fresno Unified expels student who took racist photograph
Fallout continues from the Bullard High School incident involving a student who was photographed wearing a KKK-style hood in the school’s weight room in early May.
June 15, 2022
Fresno Unified trustee faces defamation claim from Bullard football coach
Bullard football coach Don Arax claims Fresno Unified trustee Keisha Thomas defamed him by alleging he used a racial slur.
June 13, 2022
CSU faculty calls for open, transparent chancellor search
“The CSU has been victim of both lack of transparency in two searches (CSU Fresno President and CSU Chancellor) that have led to resignations and embarrassment,” CSU faculty said in a resolution.
June 1, 2022
Faced with teachable moment at Bullard High, Fresno Unified leaders blew it.
A single photo from Bullard High School kicked off a firestorm over alleged racism. Fresno Unified and its leaders owed it to everyone to take a step back and investigate before adding fuel to the fire. Instead, they inflamed the situation.
May 22, 2022
CSU exec harassment cases headlined by porn on work computers, demeaning employees
The fallout from CSU Chancellor Joseph Castro's ouster is raining down at a number of the 23 California State University campuses – including CSU Bakersfield, records show.
May 9, 2022