Khadeejah Khan • CalMatters, Author at Times of San Diego

A mural featuring labor leaders and United Farm Workers union heroes. César Chávez's face has been covered with black cloth.

They once taught about a hero — but now faculty are rethinking César Chávez lessons

by Khadeejah Khan • CalMatters Aug. 1, 2026, 8:00 a.m.July 31, 2026, 8:37 p.m.

College faculty across California are evaluating the research and teaching approaches they will take when it comes to farmworker movements.

Three students sit at a table in a conference room and listen as a another student, a young woman, addresses them while holding a sheaf of papers.

UC students are lobbying at the Capitol. They want more than a seat at the table – they want change

by Khadeejah Khan • CalMatters March 29, 2026, 1:05 p.m.March 28, 2026, 12:54 a.m.

Oscar Deleon Jr., a student and Rapid Rehousing beneficiary, sits outside the Meriam Library at Chico State in Chico on Feb. 5, 2026. (Photo courtesy Salvador Ochoa/CalMatters)

Emergency housing program helps California college students

by Khadeejah Khan • CalMatters Feb. 24, 2026, 10:00 a.m.Feb. 24, 2026, 8:59 a.m.

Higher education -- buildings on the UCSD campus

University of California students campaign to have their say in UC policies

by Khadeejah Khan • CalMatters and Phoebe Huss • CalMatters Nov. 11, 2025, 10:49 a.m.Nov. 11, 2025, 10:49 a.m.