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Colleges are grappling with fear of worsening pandemic conditions as they wrap up exams and prepare to send students home for the holidays.

The Omicron variant isn't affecting California universities' plans yet, but an increase in protections may be on the horizon.

The student, who traveled to the east coast for the holidays, is the second confirmed case in Los Angeles County.

College officials were already bracing for a potential rise in coronavirus cases when students returned to campus after Thanksgiving break. Then the world learned of the omicron variant, with its troubling mutations and a host of unknowns.

Cal State University requires all staff and students going on campus to get vaccinated. But enforcement has varied across the system.

MySHR experienced a crash following heavy traffic from holiday travels.

Cal State University requires all staff and students going on campus to get vaccinated....

Student health professionals report high need for services now that students are back on campus and seeking physical and mental health care, even as COVID-19-related demands remain strong.

Employees criticized USC for lack of transparency in return to campus.

USC officials and doctors will work on encouraging vaccinations on campus.