Department of Education opens civil rights investigation for Cal Poly Humboldt

Cal Poly Humboldt is currently under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights due to a complaint alleging antisemitism on campus. This stems from concerns raised by the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law and Jewish on Campus, which highlighted a hostile environment for Jewish students. The investigation is part of a wider inquiry involving multiple universities over similar allegations. Interim President Michael E. Spagna has assured the community of the administration’s commitment to creating a safe environment and complying with federal requirements.

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has now formally opened an investigation into the complaint regarding antisemitic discrimination at Cal Poly Humboldt.

The administration has opened investigations into 60 universities over allegations of antisemitic discrimination and harassment, reflecting a broader trend of scrutiny in higher education.

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