LA, Glendale Schools To Close for Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day

The schools will mark the 109th anniversary of the start of events widely viewed by scholars as the first genocide of the 20th Century.

11 LA Seniors Awarded STEM Grants From Amazon Future Engineers Program

Amazon Future Engineer awards hundreds of students with 4-year up to $40,000 scholarships and paid industry internships toward STEM degrees.

USC Scrubs Famous Commencement Speakers, Honorees Amid Uproar

After canceling the valedictorian's speech over allegations of antisemitism, the uproar forced USC to cancel outside speakers and honorees.

Marchers Protest Cancellation of Valedictorian's Commencement Speech

USC announced Monday that Asna Tabassum would still serve as valedictorian, but would not be allowed to speak for safety reasons.

USC Scrubs Valedictorian's Speech Amid Furor Over Antisemitism

Valedictorian Asna Tabassum denounced the decision to cancel the speech over security and safety concerns as an ""anti-Muslim" pretense.

SoCal Charter Public School Awarded Multimillion Dollar Grant

Magnolia Public Schools was one of only three awardees in California and 17 across the country.

Greening Urban Schools in Celebration of Earth Day

Projects highlight students’ role as planet superheroes creating green spaces and caring for Earth.

Cal State LA’s nursing graduate program among the best in the nation

Cal State LA’s Master of Science in Nursing program is ranked as one of the nation’s best, according to the U.S. News & World Report.

LAUSD Investigating Alleged Inappropriate Photos

AI-created illicit images have plagued districts across the region and nation, often catching students, districts and police unprepared.

Chef Philip Stein Joins Sodexo at Cal Lutheran

Chef Philip Stein, specializing in Southwestern Creole cuisine with French and Asian influences, has joined Sodexo at Cal Lutheran

'Bullied' LA Girl's Death From Head Trauma Ruled An Accident

Shaylee Mejia died from "blunt head trauma," days after a fight at school. Her death was ruled accidental. Her mom is demanding answers.

LMU Dining Hosts Chef's Table Spring 2024 Family Weekend

"Chef's Table" offered a sampling of items served at different stations featuring the Modern Recipe dining program

Cal State LA students receive prestigious pre-doctoral scholarships

A group of Cal State LA students recently received the CSU's 2023-24 Sally Casanova pre-doctoral scholar awards to support their doctoral as

UCLA: UCLA Anderson Forecast: Higher Interest Rates And Restrained Growth, But Fear Of U.S. Recession Fades

The UCLA Anderson Forecast ended 2023 ringing an “up” note.

Incumbents Take Early Leads In Race for LAUSD Board Seats In Primary

Several races appear headed for a November runoff.

Sodexo Celebrates Lunar New Year at Cal Lutheran University

Sodexo, dining services partner at Cal Lutheran University, recently hosted Lunar New Year events, embracing cultural celebrations on campus

18 Candidates Fight for 4 LAUSD Board Seats on March 5 Primary

With two longtime board members retiring, there are four competitive races for the LAUSD Board of Education.

Cal State LA gets $2.5 million in grants from Department of Education

The grant funding awarded to Cal State LA will help prepare professionals to teach orientation and mobility to school-aged children.

HBCU Caravan brings the college experience closer for Chaffey students

By the end of the two-hour recruitment fair, 51 students had received on-the-spot acceptances, and $867,600 in scholarships had been awarded

‘Boom. You’re Dead': Principal On Leave Over School Shooting Drill

After a San Gabriel elementary school drill in which the principal reportedly announced that seven children were dead, parents complained.

Six Out of 10 Children Can't Read By Third Grade

New legislation aims to stop California literacy crisis.

Chef Bryant Durst: Serving LMU Students Authenticity, Sustainability

As area executive chef at Loyola Marymount University, Chef Bryant Durst’s culinary expertise goes beyond the kitchen

Cal State Faculty To Strike Monday

Faculty will strike, but an agreement was reached with other CSU workers.

LMU Dining's Campus-Based Wellness Challenge: Embracing Vegan Delights

LMU Dining Services recently organized a week-long wellness challenge at the heart of the campus – Modern Recipe at the Lair Marketplace

UCLA Buys Westside Pavilion Mall For Research Park

The $700 million deal is part of a plan to house an immunology center aimed at developing new treatments for cancer.

Cal State LA geology professor receives national award

The National Ground Water Association presents award to Barry Hibbs in recognition of his outstanding contributions made to the association.

CSU LA Is Next Up in CSU Faculty Union's Series of One-Day Strikes

Picketing at Cal State Los Angeles is expected throughout the day Wednesday.

Cal State Faculty Continue Striking At Campuses Across California

Faculty at Cal State campuses across the state are staging strikes this week as part of contract negotiations with the 23-campus system.

Cal State LA receives recognition for supporting transfer students

Cal State LA is named a 2023 Champion of Higher Education for Excellence in Transfer.

Multiple Stabbings Prompt High School Lockdown

Multiple students suffered stab wounds at Van Nuys High School, and three students have been detained in connection with the violence.

UCLA Student Shot With A BB Gun In Homophobic Hate Crime: UCLA Police

The suspects pulled up alongside the student, and shot him just below the eye while shouting a homophobic slur at him early Sunday morning.

Loyola Marymount University Dining showcases Colombian cuisine

Excited students gathered at the Lair Marketplace on October 9 for Colombian cuisine prepared by a visiting Sodexo Global Chef

Cal State LA receives INSIGHT Into Diversity’s 2023 awards

Cal State LA is once again honored with the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award and the Health Professions HEED Award

Data Show Magnolia Public Schools is Making Significant Strides

Magnolia Public School officials say the growth speaks to the program’s effectiveness toward closing the achievement gap.

$30M Verdict Against LAUSD Stands In Abuse Death Of Boy, 6

An LAUSD staffer pleaded to the second-degree murder of 6-year-old Dayvon Taylor.

LAUSD Teacher Named As 1 of 5 California Teachers Of The Year

Winner Andrew Lewis is a high school music teacher from the Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts.

Bomb Threats Close Private Schools Across Los Angeles County

The nationwide threat triggered several local school closures and prompted the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department to increase patrols.

Cal State LA earns prestigious Seal of Excelencia certification

One of only nine institutions in 2023 to join trendsetting group verified as intentionally serving Latino students

Harvard-Westlake Named Best Private School In CA, No. 5 Nationally

LA County is home to three of the top 50 private high schools in the nation, according to a new ranking.

LAUSD Ends COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate For Employees

After a two-year mandate for COVID-19 vaccines, LA Unified School District will no longer require that employees and others get the jab.