Cynthia Teniente-Matson
Coverage of Cynthia Teniente-Matson in the Nexus archive.
- Campus conflict exposed at the core of SJSU's messy fight vs Trump admin over volleyball scandal
San Jose State University (SJSU) is embroiled in a legal and political conflict with the Trump administration over its handling of a 2024 volleyball scandal involving coaches Blaire Fleming and Brooke Slusser. The university faces internal divisions and public protests, including a pro-trans rights town hall where activists demanded administrators reject a federal resolution agreement. SJSU and the California State University system are suing to assert compliance with Title IX, which could set a national precedent for public universities.
- San Jose State at top of class when it comes to AI
San Jose State University ranks No. 2 in the nation for data-driven programming and software engineering, surpassing Stanford, CalTech, and UC Berkeley. The university offers AI-focused programs and leverages a $16.9 million California State University investment with OpenAI to integrate AI into education and operations. Industry partnerships and research collaborations further enhance student opportunities in AI and technology.