Class of 2003
2003
Price of a Gallon of Gas: $ 1.74
Average In-State CA College Tuition: $ 2,441
Price of a Big Mac: $ 2.71
What was new in innovation, culture and education?
The Human Genome Project is completed as Scientists from around the world successfully finished sequencing about 99% of the human genome.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is elected as governor of California. The United States Department of Homeland Security officially begins operation. Space Shuttle Columbia disaster takes place.
The Higher Education Act is again amended and reauthorized, expanding access to higher education for low and middle income students, providing additional funds for graduate studies, and increasing accountability.