Jaweed Kaleem
@jaweedkaleem.bsky.social
Reporter, Los Angeles Times. I cover the University of California and more in higher and K-12 education. Former national and foreign correspondent. Big fan of reporting on religion. Based in Los Angeles.
Caltech this morning named Ray Jayawardhana, an astrophysicist who is currently the provost at Johns Hopkins, as its new president:
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Caltech names new president, an astrophysicist who vows to empower 'brilliant minds'
Astrophysicist Ray Jayawardhana will become the Caltech president. He will join the campus from Johns Hopkins University, where he is provost.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Caltech this morning named Ray Jayawardhana, an astrophysicist who is currently the provost at Johns Hopkins, as its new president:
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NEW: It's not just students that use AI to craft college application essays. At some campuses, including CalTech, AI is helping conduct applicant interviews: www.latimes.com/california/s...
AI is scoring college essays and conducting interviews, a new layer in admissions stress
Applicants are not supposed to use AI to write college essays. But colleges are using AI to help assess applications. At Caltech, that includes holding interviews.
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January 2, 2026 at 6:58 PM
NEW: It's not just students that use AI to craft college application essays. At some campuses, including CalTech, AI is helping conduct applicant interviews: www.latimes.com/california/s...
NEW: It's not just students that use AI to craft college application essays. At some campuses, including CalTech, AI is helping conduct applicant interviews: www.latimes.com/california/s...
AI is scoring college essays and conducting interviews, a new layer in admissions stress
Applicants are not supposed to use AI to write college essays. But colleges are using AI to help assess applications. At Caltech, that includes holding interviews.
www.latimes.com
January 2, 2026 at 6:58 PM
NEW: It's not just students that use AI to craft college application essays. At some campuses, including CalTech, AI is helping conduct applicant interviews: www.latimes.com/california/s...
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NEW: 9 ex-DOJ lawyers who resigned from antisemitism investigations into UCLA and other UC campuses say they were pressured to find UC guilty of violations in a rushed and politically motivated process.
One called it a "fraudulent and sham investigation."
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One called it a "fraudulent and sham investigation."
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Times Investigation: Ex-Trump DOJ lawyers say 'fraudulent' UC antisemitism probes led them to quit
The Times spoke to nine former Department of Justice civil rights attorneys tasked with investigating antisemitism complaints at the University of California. They all resigned during their invetigati...
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December 13, 2025 at 10:53 PM
NEW: 9 ex-DOJ lawyers who resigned from antisemitism investigations into UCLA and other UC campuses say they were pressured to find UC guilty of violations in a rushed and politically motivated process.
One called it a "fraudulent and sham investigation."
www.latimes.com/california/s...
One called it a "fraudulent and sham investigation."
www.latimes.com/california/s...
NEW: 9 ex-DOJ lawyers who resigned from antisemitism investigations into UCLA and other UC campuses say they were pressured to find UC guilty of violations in a rushed and politically motivated process.
One called it a "fraudulent and sham investigation."
www.latimes.com/california/s...
One called it a "fraudulent and sham investigation."
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Times Investigation: Ex-Trump DOJ lawyers say 'fraudulent' UC antisemitism probes led them to quit
The Times spoke to nine former Department of Justice civil rights attorneys tasked with investigating antisemitism complaints at the University of California. They all resigned during their invetigati...
www.latimes.com
December 13, 2025 at 10:53 PM
NEW: 9 ex-DOJ lawyers who resigned from antisemitism investigations into UCLA and other UC campuses say they were pressured to find UC guilty of violations in a rushed and politically motivated process.
One called it a "fraudulent and sham investigation."
www.latimes.com/california/s...
One called it a "fraudulent and sham investigation."
www.latimes.com/california/s...
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NEW: UC Berkeley will pay an Israeli professor $60,000 over her discrimination lawsuit, while Pomona College has settled with the Brandeis Center, ADL & Hillel over antisemitism claims:
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UC Berkeley, Pomona College settle with Jewish groups over antisemitism allegations
Berkeley faced a lawsuit by a Israeli visiting professor who said she faced discrimination based on her nationality, while multiple Jewish organizations filed a complaint with the Education Department...
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December 11, 2025 at 3:22 AM
NEW: UC Berkeley will pay an Israeli professor $60,000 over her discrimination lawsuit, while Pomona College has settled with the Brandeis Center, ADL & Hillel over antisemitism claims:
www.latimes.com/california/s...
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NEW: UC Berkeley will pay an Israeli professor $60,000 over her discrimination lawsuit, while Pomona College has settled with the Brandeis Center, ADL & Hillel over antisemitism claims:
www.latimes.com/california/s...
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UC Berkeley, Pomona College settle with Jewish groups over antisemitism allegations
Berkeley faced a lawsuit by a Israeli visiting professor who said she faced discrimination based on her nationality, while multiple Jewish organizations filed a complaint with the Education Department...
www.latimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:22 AM
NEW: UC Berkeley will pay an Israeli professor $60,000 over her discrimination lawsuit, while Pomona College has settled with the Brandeis Center, ADL & Hillel over antisemitism claims:
www.latimes.com/california/s...
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After the Trump admin. sued to end in-state tuition for undocumented California students, those who receive it tell me they worry about their educational future.
Here’s the story of Sara, an undocumented student at East Los Angeles College: www.latimes.com/california/s...
Here’s the story of Sara, an undocumented student at East Los Angeles College: www.latimes.com/california/s...
The college dreams of 80,000 undocumented California students threatened by Trump suit
Trump sues California alleging in-state tuition and financial aid programs for undocumented students are illegal, threatening the education of some 80,000 such students.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
After the Trump admin. sued to end in-state tuition for undocumented California students, those who receive it tell me they worry about their educational future.
Here’s the story of Sara, an undocumented student at East Los Angeles College: www.latimes.com/california/s...
Here’s the story of Sara, an undocumented student at East Los Angeles College: www.latimes.com/california/s...
After the Trump admin. sued to end in-state tuition for undocumented California students, those who receive it tell me they worry about their educational future.
Here’s the story of Sara, an undocumented student at East Los Angeles College: www.latimes.com/california/s...
Here’s the story of Sara, an undocumented student at East Los Angeles College: www.latimes.com/california/s...
The college dreams of 80,000 undocumented California students threatened by Trump suit
Trump sues California alleging in-state tuition and financial aid programs for undocumented students are illegal, threatening the education of some 80,000 such students.
www.latimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
After the Trump admin. sued to end in-state tuition for undocumented California students, those who receive it tell me they worry about their educational future.
Here’s the story of Sara, an undocumented student at East Los Angeles College: www.latimes.com/california/s...
Here’s the story of Sara, an undocumented student at East Los Angeles College: www.latimes.com/california/s...
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BREAKING: The Trump administration is suing California, saying its public universities -- including UC and CSU -- illegally offer in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants: www.latimes.com/california/s...
In-state college tuition for California’s undocumented students is illegal, Trump suit alleges
California universities offer in-state tuition to undocumented students who graduate from state high schools. Now, the Trump administration is suing CSU, UC and the state, calling the practice illegal...
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November 21, 2025 at 1:42 AM
BREAKING: The Trump administration is suing California, saying its public universities -- including UC and CSU -- illegally offer in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants: www.latimes.com/california/s...
UC says it "has followed applicable state and federal laws regarding eligibility for in-state tuition, financial aid, and scholarships. While we will, of course, comply with the law as determined by the courts, we believe our policies and practices are consistent with current legal standards."
BREAKING: The Trump administration is suing California, saying its public universities -- including UC and CSU -- illegally offer in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants: www.latimes.com/california/s...
In-state college tuition for California’s undocumented students is illegal, Trump suit alleges
California universities offer in-state tuition to undocumented students who graduate from state high schools. Now, the Trump administration is suing CSU, UC and the state, calling the practice illegal...
www.latimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:28 AM
UC says it "has followed applicable state and federal laws regarding eligibility for in-state tuition, financial aid, and scholarships. While we will, of course, comply with the law as determined by the courts, we believe our policies and practices are consistent with current legal standards."
BREAKING: The Trump administration is suing California, saying its public universities -- including UC and CSU -- illegally offer in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants: www.latimes.com/california/s...
In-state college tuition for California’s undocumented students is illegal, Trump suit alleges
California universities offer in-state tuition to undocumented students who graduate from state high schools. Now, the Trump administration is suing CSU, UC and the state, calling the practice illegal...
www.latimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:42 AM
BREAKING: The Trump administration is suing California, saying its public universities -- including UC and CSU -- illegally offer in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants: www.latimes.com/california/s...
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NEW: Despite student protests, UC regents today approved tuition hikes amid state, federal funding gaps. Tuition will be locked in for each class but increase up to 5% increase each year -- based on inflation -- for newly entering students:
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Despite student protests, UC regents approve tuition hike amid state, federal funding gaps
The University of California board of regents voted Wednesday to renew a "tuition stability" that will hike tuition by up to 5% for each new incoming class. Students from across UC campuses rallied at...
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November 19, 2025 at 11:51 PM
NEW: Despite student protests, UC regents today approved tuition hikes amid state, federal funding gaps. Tuition will be locked in for each class but increase up to 5% increase each year -- based on inflation -- for newly entering students:
www.latimes.com/california/s...
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NEW: Despite student protests, UC regents today approved tuition hikes amid state, federal funding gaps. Tuition will be locked in for each class but increase up to 5% increase each year -- based on inflation -- for newly entering students:
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Despite student protests, UC regents approve tuition hike amid state, federal funding gaps
The University of California board of regents voted Wednesday to renew a "tuition stability" that will hike tuition by up to 5% for each new incoming class. Students from across UC campuses rallied at...
www.latimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:51 PM
NEW: Despite student protests, UC regents today approved tuition hikes amid state, federal funding gaps. Tuition will be locked in for each class but increase up to 5% increase each year -- based on inflation -- for newly entering students:
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Students from nine UC campuses plan to rally this week against a regents vote on tuition hikes, arguing possible increases make education more inaccessible. UC officials say changes will shield against inflation & make costs more predictable over time:
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Students oppose UC tuition hikes. Leaders say campuses need money in the Trump era
The University of California board of regents will vote on whether to increase overall tuition and renew program that keeps tuition costs the each for each new enrolling class. Student leaders strongl...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Students from nine UC campuses plan to rally this week against a regents vote on tuition hikes, arguing possible increases make education more inaccessible. UC officials say changes will shield against inflation & make costs more predictable over time:
www.latimes.com/california/s...
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UC nurses cancel planned strike after reaching tentative deal with university
UC nurses cancel planned strike after reaching tentative deal with university
A planned labor strike by University of California nurses has been called off after the university system and the nurses' union reached a tentative deal on pay and benefits.
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November 16, 2025 at 10:57 PM
UC nurses cancel planned strike after reaching tentative deal with university
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In a major win for UC faculty groups and unions that sued, a federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump from imposing a $1.2-billion fine on UCLA along with stipulations for deep campus changes in exchange for being eligible for federal grants: www.latimes.com/california/s...
Judge blocks Trump administration push to fine UCLA $1.2 billion for alleged antisemitism
A federal judge late Friday issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from imposing a $1.2-billion fine on UCLA for alleged civil rights violations over antisemitism, its recog...
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November 15, 2025 at 4:12 AM
In a major win for UC faculty groups and unions that sued, a federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump from imposing a $1.2-billion fine on UCLA along with stipulations for deep campus changes in exchange for being eligible for federal grants: www.latimes.com/california/s...
In a major win for UC faculty groups and unions that sued, a federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump from imposing a $1.2-billion fine on UCLA along with stipulations for deep campus changes in exchange for being eligible for federal grants: www.latimes.com/california/s...
Judge blocks Trump administration push to fine UCLA $1.2 billion for alleged antisemitism
A federal judge late Friday issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from imposing a $1.2-billion fine on UCLA for alleged civil rights violations over antisemitism, its recog...
www.latimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:12 AM
In a major win for UC faculty groups and unions that sued, a federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump from imposing a $1.2-billion fine on UCLA along with stipulations for deep campus changes in exchange for being eligible for federal grants: www.latimes.com/california/s...
The @uptecwa.bsky.social union at University of California - representing 21,000 UC healthcare, research, & technical professionals - was ready to strike 11/17-18 and be joined by by tens of thousands of additional unionized UC workers. The strike is now off, according to UC x.com/uc_newsroom/...
November 8, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The @uptecwa.bsky.social union at University of California - representing 21,000 UC healthcare, research, & technical professionals - was ready to strike 11/17-18 and be joined by by tens of thousands of additional unionized UC workers. The strike is now off, according to UC x.com/uc_newsroom/...
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State Supreme Court deals defeat to UC over policy barring undocumented students from campus jobs
State Supreme Court deals defeat to UC over policy barring undocumented students from campus jobs
The California Supreme Court recently let stand a ruling that the UC ban on hiring undocumented students for campus jobs must be reconsidered. UC said it has concerns over 'serious legal risks.'
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November 5, 2025 at 2:51 AM
State Supreme Court deals defeat to UC over policy barring undocumented students from campus jobs
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Many of you have been watching our contract fight at the L.A. Times and asking how to help. Now's the time.
Tell our managers that you'll honor the picket line if negotiations drag to a point where we're forced to call a strike. You can sign here:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...
Tell our managers that you'll honor the picket line if negotiations drag to a point where we're forced to call a strike. You can sign here:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...
Support Los Angeles Times journalists fighting for a fair contract
The newsroom staff of the Los Angeles Times, represented by Media Guild of the West (NewsGuild-CWA 39213), has been bargaining a new union contract for more than 18 months. In that time, the company h...
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October 29, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Many of you have been watching our contract fight at the L.A. Times and asking how to help. Now's the time.
Tell our managers that you'll honor the picket line if negotiations drag to a point where we're forced to call a strike. You can sign here:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...
Tell our managers that you'll honor the picket line if negotiations drag to a point where we're forced to call a strike. You can sign here:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...
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UPDATE: Following court order, UC has posted the UCLA settlement proposal on its website: ucop.edu/communicatio...
October 25, 2025 at 12:07 AM
UPDATE: Following court order, UC has posted the UCLA settlement proposal on its website: ucop.edu/communicatio...
UPDATE: Following court order, UC has posted the UCLA settlement proposal on its website: ucop.edu/communicatio...
October 25, 2025 at 12:07 AM
UPDATE: Following court order, UC has posted the UCLA settlement proposal on its website: ucop.edu/communicatio...
BREAKING: The California Supreme Court has DENIED the University of California's request that it block the release of a 28-page, $1.2-billion fine Trump administration UCLA settlement offer. UC is required to give a faculty group the document today. www.latimes.com/california/s...
UC must publicly release Trump administration's $1.2-billion settlement proposal
The California Supreme Court on Friday declined a request from the University of California to block the release of a roughly $1.2-billion Trump UCLA settlement. UCLA is required to share the document...
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October 24, 2025 at 10:48 PM
BREAKING: The California Supreme Court has DENIED the University of California's request that it block the release of a 28-page, $1.2-billion fine Trump administration UCLA settlement offer. UC is required to give a faculty group the document today. www.latimes.com/california/s...
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The University of California has made a last-minute plea to the California Supreme Court, asking it to block a lower court order that UC release a roughly $1.2-billion Trump UCLA settlement proposal to faculty: www.latimes.com/california/s...
UC asks California Supreme court to block release of Trump's UCLA settlement offer
UC on Thursday asked the California Supreme Court to block the release of a UCLA settlement proposal sent by the Trump administration in August. It outlines a $1.2-billion fine and vast campus changes...
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October 23, 2025 at 10:17 PM
The University of California has made a last-minute plea to the California Supreme Court, asking it to block a lower court order that UC release a roughly $1.2-billion Trump UCLA settlement proposal to faculty: www.latimes.com/california/s...