Jada Portillo, Digital/Newsletter Editor
• November 6, 2025
The University Library saw an 11% decrease in budget allocation funding for the 2025-26 academic year. Budget updates are available on the library’s website.
CSU Chancellor Mildred García updated all CSU employees on the budget and the federal investigations into the CSU in a newsletter Thursday, Oct. 16. The $144 million loan will provide funding to CSU employees and must be repaid next July.
The California Faculty Association sued the California State University for complying with a federal subpoena for personal contact information of all employees since 2023. This follows a message from the CSU Chancellor’s Office about the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission subpoena and an investigation from the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights two weeks earlier.
California’s controversial education bill, Assembly Bill 715, has been signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s, drawing backlash from educators who warn it could censor classrooms on sensitive topics like the Israel-Palestine conflict. Supporters say it strengthens anti-discrimination protections, but the opposing side argues its vague language threatens academic freedom across California K-12 schools.
The Wileety Native American College celebrated its grand opening on Wednesday, Sept. 24. During the event, many community members expressed their excitement and hopes about the future of the college and its students.
The university’s only housing-based mental health counselor recently departed, leaving students and resident advisors concerned about mental health support, while interim resources and programs attempt to fill the gap.
As ICE presence keeps raising concerns among students, President Wood’s latest update aims to reassure them by sharing university support and immigration resources.
