Debbie Truong is a higher education reporter for the Los Angeles Times. Previously, she covered PK-12 education for WAMU-FM (88.5), the NPR affiliate in Washington, D.C., and the Washington Post. She attended Syracuse University and received a master’s degree in journalism from American University. She grew up in the San Gabriel Valley.
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For students at UNLV, the shooting this week has upended the final, critical days of the fall semester.
Dec. 8, 2023
The gunman in a mass shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, was an academic who was seeking work there, authorities say, and maintained a list of people he was looking for.
Dec. 7, 2023
As another mass shooting traumatizes a college campus -- this time the University of Nevada, Las Vegas -- California universities point to tools developed to protect students, staff and faculty.
Dec. 6, 2023
Hundreds of Cal Poly Pomona faculty members crowded on sidewalks near campus entrances, carrying signs that read ‘On strike!’ as they called for higher wages.
Dec. 5, 2023
The faculty union and the Cal State system remain divided in contract negotiations. Faculty want a 12% raise for 2023-24, but the system says it is not possible.
Dec. 4, 2023
Cal Poly Humboldt students living in their vehicles amid a severe housing crisis found community in campus parking lot G11. But when the university ordered them off campus, their sense of safety was sundered.
Nov. 26, 2023
The student was walking on campus Friday when a driver made eye contact, accelerated and struck the student before speeding off, shouting ‘F— you people.’
Nov. 5, 2023
Six youths were reportedly involved in an altercation at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey, and one youth escaped but was recaptured within 10 minutes.
Nov. 5, 2023
A Wall Street Journal op-ed by professor Steven Davidoff Solomon recommended against hiring students who ‘support discriminatory bylaws or other acts and resolutions blaming Jews and Israelis for the Hamas massacre.’
Nov. 3, 2023
Sabrena Turner-Odom wanted to give back to her alma mater. Instead, she’s in a contentious lawsuit, alleging a top administrator at the community college sexually harassed her.
Oct. 16, 2023