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Tag: Jeffrey Armstrong
Posted inOpinion
OPINION: House hearing was really about free speech and education, not antisemitism
To me, this hearing was completely unnecessary — and not just for Armstrong’s sake. Republican congresspeople are taking this stand against antisemitism with little authenticity and armed with ulterior motives; they want to better position themselves to attack higher education and free speech.
Posted inCal Poly on Capitol Hill
How Cal Poly, DePaul and Haverford’s antisemitism cases compare
Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong will testify before Congress alongside presidents of DePaul University and Haverford College on Wednesday, as the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce claims the three universities have failed to adequately protect Jewish communities on their campuses.
Posted inTop Stories
Alleged antisemitic incidents occurred under Armstrong’s watch, Congressional letter says
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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Sen. Adam Schiff criticizes House GOP on Armstrong hearing, opposes Trump policies at town hall
California Sen. Adam Schiff criticized House Republicans for using antisemitism to “interfere with academic freedom” at a recent town hall.
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Cal Poly Swim and Dive receives new fundraising deadline, raised $7.5 million
Cal Poly Swim and Dive just got significantly closer to getting back into the pool amid their push for program reinstatement, after receiving a new deadline and fundraising goal from Cal Poly on Saturday, April 26. According to the Instagram page dedicated to saving the team, Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong reached out to the […]
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Israeli-Palestinian negotiators discuss peace in the Middle East in on-campus event
Former Middle East peace negotiators Dennis Ross and Ghaith Al-Omari discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and productive dialogue at Cal Poly event.
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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.
Posted inSt. Fratty's '25
St. Fratty’s reimagined: What worked, what didn’t, and what’s next
This year’s St. Fratty’s celebrations looked unmistakably different from last year’s. The sea of rowdy celebrators decked in green was transplanted from the streets to an on-campus concert. Sure, there were hiccups, but I’ll be the first to admit that it seems to have worked.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Cal Poly president urges responsible St. Patrick’s celebrations
Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong submitted a letter to the editor before St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. The Mustang News column referred to in this story can be found at ‘Did Cal Poly and SLO just set the stage for another […]