San Jose State University

A San Jose State University graduate student was arrested and federally charged after authorities found a racist and threatening note in a campus restroom. The incident occurred on campus, leading to criminal charges against the student.

Ziheng Fang, who identified as a 'social justice activist,' is charged with posting fake threats, hate speech, and swastikas around San Jose State University. The graffiti included 'kill Jews' and pro-Trump messages, causing campus chaos.

A graduate student at San Jose State University, Ziheng 'Tony' Fang, was arrested for hoaxes and false threats that disrupted classes. The 30-year-old San Jose resident faces federal charges filed on July 9.

San Jose State University (SJSU) denied a public records request for emails related to an investigation into allegations against volleyball coach Todd Kress, citing privacy exemptions and attorney-client privilege. The allegations, detailed in a letter from a former player at Fairfield University in 1998, were brought to SJSU in October 2024 during a season marked by controversy over a trans athlete on the team.

Brooke Slusser, a former San Jose State University (SJSU) volleyball player, revealed she was instructed to avoid being alone with head coach Todd Kress during the 2024 season due to rumors of his alleged past misconduct. SJSU received a letter in October 2024 from a former player alleging Kress attacked her in a hotel room in 1998, but the school did not inform current players of these allegations. Kress remains as head coach and has continued his role despite the claims.

California public colleges and universities are found to possess military-grade weapons like AR-15s and sonic devices, but an investigation reveals inconsistent compliance with state laws requiring transparency and public reporting. Some campuses delayed or omitted required disclosures, while others claimed exemptions for standard-issue equipment.

A CalMatters investigation found that many California public colleges and universities owning military-grade weapons, such as AR-15s and sonic devices, are not fully complying with state laws requiring public reporting and transparency. Some institutions, including UC Berkeley, San Jose State University, and San Francisco State University, delayed or omitted required disclosures about their equipment.

Martina Navratilova urged San Jose State University to fire volleyball coach Todd Kress following allegations from a former player of an 1998 hotel room incident. The former player claimed Kress smeared caramel on her face, held her down, and exposed himself while intoxicated. SJSU acknowledged the allegations but did not suspend Kress, who continues as head coach.

A mixed martial arts fighter and a mother of two were found unresponsive inside a parked car at a San Jose State University parking garage. Authorities have not disclosed the causes of death.

Angelo Henry, 36, and Deziree Auelua-Misa, 30, were found unresponsive in a car parked in the West Garage at San Jose State University. The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner's Office formally identified them.

Two college students, Mahial Sran and Harshita Nair, died after being swept into the ocean at a beach in Santa Cruz County, California. They were students from UC Berkeley and San Jose State University, respectively.

Two Bay Area college students from UC Berkeley and San Jose State died after being swept into the ocean in Santa Cruz County last week, according to authorities and family members.

The U.S. Department of Education found that San Jose State University's women's volleyball team recruited a male athlete without informing female players, leading to Title IX violations. The university faces legal disputes over these findings, and the trans athlete, identified as Blaire Fleming, joined the team after transferring from another institution.

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.

San Jose State University (SJSU) and the California State University System (CSU) are suing the Trump administration's Department of Education over a Title IX violation related to a transgender volleyball player on the women's team. The lawsuit follows the Education Department's findings that SJSU failed to disclose the player's gender identity to female teammates and refused to comply with the investigation. CSU employees expressed mixed reactions, with some criticizing the inclusion of biological men in women's sports.