Julia Barajas

In Southeast L.A., as well as Boyle Heights and unincorporated East L.A., community members have organized against the stench of dead animals, and other environmental problems, for years.

LAist will be devoted to covering campuses in Greater L.A., with an emphasis on students who often encounter additional challenges navigating higher ed.

COMMCOLL TRASH STUDIES

The college’s lessons on sustainability reach beyond the classroom.

The paid fellowship prioritizes students from Cal State Dominguez Hills, Cal State Long Beach, and Long Beach City College.

An English professor convinced her that she had a story worth telling — and the capacity to write professionally.

Worm composting became especially popular during the pandemic, but it’s never too late to get in the dirt.

Every year we look back on the important stories of the past 12 months — and look ahead to the stories in the new year.

Having trouble with the new 2024-25 FAFSA? You’re not alone. And there are other changes you might not know about, too.

The Compton College Faculty Prep Academy, in partnership with USC, will pair participants with a mentor and help them prepare for job interviews.

In a town where USC, UCLA, and AFI tout their powerful alumni networks, community colleges have a stake in developing future members of the film industry.

The hundreds of thousands of students across 23 campuses won’t have classes.

For many of California State University’s faculty members, the chancellor’s salary and benefits are an example of executive pay run amok.

A week of screenings, panels, and meaningful conversations leads to new confidence and excitement to make movies.

California State University faculty are weighing an agreement that would increase pay and benefits. Many don’t want to go back on strike, but others say the union can do better.

Oral health can impact academic performance. It can also be a learning opportunity for dental hygiene students.

As an undocumented student, Aguilar didn’t qualify for financial aid. It was up to him to pay his way through school.

The Oscars give us a chance to root for our favorites. Film critic Carlos Aguilar tells us how to discover something new.

At Los Angeles City College, students turn toward financial literacy to chart a new path.

Across the country, transfer rates remain bleak. Here’s how UCLA’s Scholars Program is working to change that.