State budget deal sets aside more money for UC, CSU
By Larry Gordon and Carla Rivera/Los Angeles Times
In an otherwise gloomy state budget deal, California's two public university systems emerged as rare winners, garnering significant infusions of extra revenue, officials said Wednesday. The additional money for UC and Cal State, combined with previously announced federal stimulus funds, is expected to help restore some classes and hire professors. "We are very pleased at this point," said Patrick Lenz, vice president for budget of the 10-campus University of California system. (more…)