The U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce has accused Cal Poly of violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act by failing to adequately protect its Jewish community, citing incidents of alleged antisemitism under the university president’s watch.
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Jeffrey Armstrong declines to sign statement against Trump’s ‘overreach’
Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong will not sign a joint statement opposing “unprecedented government overreach” in American higher education, confirmed by University Spokesperson Matt Lazier Wednesday. The overreach refers to the unrelenting power the Trump administration wields over universities for what it said are inadequate responses to rising antisemitism. “Cal Poly cares deeply about its […]
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Cal Poly President to testify before Congress for ‘failures to address antisemitism on campus’
Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong will testify before Congress on May 7 regarding the university’s handling of pro-Palestinian activism, which the House Committee on Education and the Workforce described as antisemitic and violent.
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Cal Poly announces antisemitism task force amid federal pressure
Cal Poly will establish an antisemitism task force to develop a campus action plan for antisemitism education and cultural awareness, as the university becomes one of 28 colleges in the Campus Climate Initiative to address antisemitism and provide more inclusive environments for Jewish students and the student body overall.
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University provost steps away to assist in Cal Maritime integration
Provost Cynthia Jackson-Elmoore transitions toward Cal Maritime leadership, with Lynnette Zelezny and Al Liddicoat stepping in as provost.
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Cal Poly appoints Kate Murphy as dean of the College of Liberal Arts
Kate Murphy will serve as dean of the College of Liberal Arts starting July 1, following her tenure as interim dean since August 2024.
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Integration of Cal Maritime and Cal Poly approved, merge addresses Maritime’s financial strains
Cal Maritime will integrate into Cal Poly, in hopes of saving Maritime from its growing financial troubles. The California State University Board of Trustees unanimously approved the merger of Cal Maritime and Cal Poly Thursday morning, according to a Cal State press release. The two universities will be administratively integrated by July 2025. The Cal […]
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Cal State issued a ban on encampments. What does this mean for Cal Poly?
When the Cal State system unveiled a new policy prohibiting encampments on Aug. 15, it was met with frustration and disappointment by pro-Palestine student organizers at Cal Poly. The Cal State’s new policy bans encampments, overnight demonstrations and unauthorized camping items. It also restricts wearing masks that conceal identity during protests and requires written permission […]
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Dr. Kate Murphy named Collge of Liberal Arts Interim Dean
Dr. Kate Murphy will begin her role as the College of Liberal Arts interim dean on Monday, Aug. 19. Cal Poly Academic Affairs announced in an email Wednesday afternoon she will hold the position through Aug. 31, 2025, or until a new permanent dean is made. The announcement follows the departure of current CLA Dean […]
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How Philip Williams’ vision of ‘Sin Fronteras’ shaped Cal Poly’s College of Liberal Arts
Two pieces of framed artwork hang behind College of Liberal Arts Dean Philip Williams’ desk in Building 47. One, a gift from his daughter, is a photograph by Mexican photographer Elena Poniatowska. The other commemorates the “Martyrs de la Universidad Centroamericana.” Williams was a Fulbright Scholar at the Central American University in El Salvador from […]
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VP of Student Affairs Keith Humphrey steps down after 12 years
Vice President of Student Affairs Keith Humphrey is stepping down from his role at Cal Poly effective Aug. 2, according to an email sent out by President Jeffrey Armstrong Thursday afternoon. Humphrey is stepping down after 12 years focusing on student well-being and success. During his term, he supervised almost two dozen departments and programs […]