HSU coach in a league of his own, Eureka Times-Standard
In his 36th year coaching at Humboldt State, Frank Cheek remains as sharp as ever and as hands-on as ever, and some would argue it's his attention to the little details that have paved the way to the remarkable success he has enjoyed over the past four decades.

Chico State mathematicians awarded research grant, Chico Enterprise Record
A pair of Chico State University mathematicians have been awarded a $200,000 grant to fund research into esoteric math conundrums.

CSU student attacked by would-be rapist, Chico Enterprise Record
A female student at Chico State University was sexually assaulted on campus early Thursday morning in what police are calling an attempted rape.

Despite budget cuts, Cal State Hayward recruits new students, Associated Press
While other public four-year colleges have clamped down on enrollment because of state budget cuts, California State University, Hayward still is actively recruiting students for its fall freshman class.

Cal State Campus Pays $40,000 to Settle Student's Free-Speech Lawsuit, Chronicle of Higher Education
California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo has settled a lawsuit filed by a student who said the university had violated his First Amendment right to free speech.

High building costs force SSU to delay Green Center, Press Democrat
Latest proposals $9 million over estimate; officials blame construction boom.

Blacks in CSUSM class of '04 honored, North County Times
Cal State San Marcos celebrated the more than 65 black members of the class of 2004 on Thursday in a rousing, emotional ceremony that launched the commencement season.

Cal State village has rooms to spare, North County Times
Just a year ago, university students were being turned away as they looked to set up house in the first on-campus apartments at Cal State San Marcos. Now, filling those rooms has become a hard sell.

Nurses train for real thing, Long Beach Press Telegram
Welcome to the new virtual reality nursing lab at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. The recently completed state- of-the-art lab, which was unveiled on Thursday, gives nursing students from Cal State Long Beach the chance to train on lifelike mannequins that respond to medical treatment in eerily realistic ways.

Hacking at UCSD raises ID theft fears, Long Beach Press Telegram
More than 380,000 students, alumni, applicants and employees of UC San Diego were at risk for identity theft after hackers accessed a university server containing names, driver's license and Social Security numbers.

Alleged Rape Victim Takes Stand at Trial, Los Angeles Times
UCLA student says she remained silent during the dorm room assault by three attackers because 'I didn't know what they would do.'

UCR math program receives national award, Press Enterprise
A UC Riverside program designed to increase the number of women and minority math teachers was honored with a National Science Foundation award Thursday in Washington, D.C.

Teachers Surveyed Back Riordan Plan, Los Angeles Times
Eighty-two percent agree that local budget control would be a plus, and 63% support a weighted student funding formula.

College District OKs Salary Increases, Los Angeles Times
Coast Community board approves pay boost of 24% over 3 years for top administrators.

Westly Says CalPERS Should Review Policies, Los Angeles Times
CalPERS should review its proxy-vote policies after the fund opposed reelection of directors at Ford Motor Co., Coca-Cola Co. and other companies, state Controller Steve Westly said Thursday.

About early admittance, Los Angeles Times
Picking a college can be tough, but building the skills needed to get into a top school can be even harder. Hoping to get an early start on the college race, some students at Dwyer Middle School are getting by with a little help from their friends.

Schools lack supplies, teachers say, Sacramento Bee
California students, especially those of color, are not receiving a quality education because of poor conditions and inadequate materials, according to a survey of teachers statewide.

Report: U.S. Lags in Science Education, Associated Press
The United States could lose its prominence in the fields of science and technology because of rising competition for foreign talent, a National Science Foundation report says.

Legislation to Renew the Higher Education Act Is Introduced, Chronicle of Higher Education
The Republican leaders of the education committee in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced legislation on Wednesday night to extend the Higher Education Act for the next six years.

U. of Cambridge Wins City's Backing for Vast Expansion Plan, Chronicle of Higher Education
The University of Cambridge's plan for a major expansion won approval this week from the Cambridge City Council, an important step in a process the British university has said is critical to its future.

Rice Considers Changes in Athletics, Chronicle of Higher Education
Rice University is losing $10-million a year on its sports teams, and athletes are segregated academically and socially from other students, according to an outside report submitted to the university's Board of Trustees this month.

Kansas Gov. to OK Immigrant Tuition Bill, Associated Press
A bill offering some illegal immigrants a tuition break at Kansas' public colleges and universities cleared the Legislature on Tuesday and headed to Gov. Kathleen Sebelius (search), who plans to sign it.

Plan to Lure Colleges Out of Direct Lending May Violate Law, Los Angeles Times
The U.S. Department of Education has warned New York State officials that their plan to entice the state's public colleges out of the federal direct-loan program could violate a provision in the Higher Education Act that bars lenders and guarantee agencies from using payoffs to win business from colleges.

Colorado Faculty Calls for Tighter Controls on Athletics, Chronicle of Higher Education
Faculty members at the University of Colorado on Thursday called on university officials to exert more control over the Boulder campus's embattled athletics program.

Colorado Court Backs NCAA in Dispute With Player Over Endorsement Deals, Chronicle of Higher Education
Jeremy Bloom's football career may have ended this week. A world-class skier in addition to being a player at the University of Colorado, Mr. Bloom had challenged the NCAA rules that ban athletes from making endorsement deals.

Editorial: Finalists to visit Cal State, Bakersfield Californian
California State University Chancellor Charles Reed and trustees are commended for their diligent pursuit of a new president to head Cal State Bakersfield.

LAUSD officials could be overcompensating after decades of neglect, Los Angeles Daily News
After more than $10 billion from taxpayers the LAUSD may be overcompensating for years of inaction by building more schools than are needed.

California: La educación de maestros, La Opinión
Nuestro progreso social y económico depende en gran parte de la calidad educativa de las escuelas primaria y secundaria. [Editorial by Chancellor Reed].

Walters: We should blow up bureaucratic boxes - but do it the right way, Sacramento Bee
Arnold Schwarzenegger, building on one of the themes of his historic campaign for governor, promised in his first State of the State address to "blow up" governmental agencies in a top-to-bottom overhaul of the state bureaucracy.

Kerry Pledges $30B to Boost Teacher Pay, Associated Press
Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry pledged Thursday to channel $30 billion over 10 years to improve teacher pay as well as raise teaching standards, including bonuses of up to $5,000 for those who teach math and science or work in high-need schools.

Speaker warns governor on budget, Associated Press
Even as administration officials continued work to finish Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's revised budget due out next week, Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez warned the Republican governor Thursday not to cut too deep.

Amnesty a Big Help in State Debt Repayment, Los Angeles Times
California received some good budget news Thursday: State revenues ran $2.1 billion ahead of estimates in April largely because of an amnesty program that targeted taxpayers who used illegal tax shelters.

Kerry Proposal Would Boost Teachers, but With a Price, Los Angeles Times
The $20-billion plan would increase hiring and pay but make it easier to fire faculty.

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