The Pinecrest Players are back for an exciting romp with the Greek gods in “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical,” on April 8-10, in an endearing family-friendly production adapted
Numbers, whether in the form of pay scales, revenue or surveys, tend to move the needle when it comes to policies and practices. That’s what a UC Irvine-led study aims to do provide insightful findings to help university administrators meet the needs of undocumented students.
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report, published this month, surveyed about 1,300 undocumented undergraduates who attended UC and Cal State school systems during spring 2020. The results take stock of how undocumented immigration status disrupts their educational experiences and wellbeing.
Although more than two-thirds of undocumented students have a 3.0 GPA or higher, they are struggling outside of the classroom. Those students’ main concern is meeting financial obligations, with 96% reporting worrying about not having enough money and about half at least sometimes going without materials needed for their studies.