California State Senator John Laird defends the Cal State system from proposed budget cuts, supports environmental protection and promotes the inclusion of younger voices in politics.
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The Cal State system has an enrollment problem
This distinction reveals a growing divide within the Cal State system. While imperfect, SB 640 represents a necessary adjustment to a system that can no longer rely on uniform admissions policies to serve campuses with vastly different capacities. Some campuses are working to attract students to stay stable, while others continue to turn away qualified applicants.
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Cal Poly students assigned freedom of expression training
Cal Poly has assigned all students a Cal Poly Freedom of Expression training to be completed by June 7. It is intended to help students better understand First Amendment rights, learn how to exchange views in an atmosphere of respect and civility and become aware of campus policies.
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Cal Poly wants to enroll 25k students by 2030. Here’s how they plan on supporting them
Currently, Cal Poly has 22,000 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students enrolled, according to university data. The university is on track to enroll 25,000 students by 2030, according to Harris.Â
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Cal Poly’s new modular residence halls rise on campus
Cal Poly has begun construction on its modular student housing complex, the largest of its kind in the US, which is expected to open in fall 2026 and fall 2027.
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ChatGPT EDU has privacy protections on student searches
Student search activity on ChatGPT EDU will not be visible to faculty members or departments, according to Leslie Kennedy, Cal State academic technologies services assistant vice chancellor. The Cal State system rolled out free access to ChatGPT EDU to campuses on April 28. The move is part of the Cal State system’s push to promote […]
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ChatGPT Edu AI tool to launch at Cal Poly
Cal Poly students, faculty and staff will receive free access to ChatGPT Edu starting April 28 as part of the Cal State system’s AI initiative
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Cal Poly must work to protect its students from federal attacks
Cal Poly must continue to ensure that students are free from legal repercussions, especially from the federal government, when they choose to peacefully exercise their constitutional rights.
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Three Cal Poly alumni’s visas revoked alongside one international student
36 international students have had their visas revoked across the Cal State system, with over 300 nationwide, following federal immigration authorities’ actions.