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Nearly every graduate from California State University, Fullerton is finding work after earning their degree, with most feeling confident about their financial future. A new survey of over 2,700 alumni reveals impressive employment rates and strong satisfaction with their education.
Porterville Unified School District is building California's most ambitious zero-emission school transportation system, combining solar power, battery storage, and 35 electric bus chargers. The $27.8 million project will power the district's facilities with 80% clean energy while eliminating diesel fumes for students by 2035.
Nine California students earned top honors for making their schools better through art, courage, and helping others. The district celebration showed how young people are building stronger communities one act of kindness at a time.
The Humboldt Builders Exchange awarded $16,000 total to four local high school graduates pursuing careers in welding, heavy equipment operation, and construction management. The program received 24 applications this year, so many strong candidates that organizers increased awards from three to four students.
Four Northern California high schoolers just earned scholarships to launch careers building the future. The Humboldt Builders Exchange is investing in the next generation of skilled tradespeople.
The University of Southern California is merging its engineering and medical school biomedical programs into one of California's first joint departments. The move builds on 50 years of breakthroughs including the world's first FDA-approved artificial retina.
A middle school in Laguna Beach earned top state honors for accelerating academic progress among historically underserved students while lifting everyone's performance. Their secret wasn't a fancy program—it was relationships, consistency, and believing every kid can succeed.
When a renowned saxophonist's bassist canceled last minute, a college student grabbed her instrument and performed alongside the Harlem legend at a Black History Month celebration. The impromptu collaboration capped an inspiring day of music, history, and unity at Allan Hancock College.
Chico State's Black Student Union is hosting one of the year's largest cultural celebrations, bringing together thousands for a day of music, food, and community connection. The Victory in Unity event honors Black History Month while creating space for belonging and joy across Northern California.
California students passionate about science and technology can now apply for up to $10,000 in college scholarships. The PG&E Foundation is awarding $350,000 to help future engineers, scientists, and innovators pursue their dreams.
PG&E employees are giving back to their communities by funding over $300,000 in scholarships for students across Northern and Central California. The money comes entirely from worker donations and fundraising, not corporate coffers.