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My Decision to Retire This Summer
February 4, 2025

 

Implications of Proposed State Budget Cuts and 2025 Voluntary Separation Incentive Program
January 30, 2025

 

Implications of Proposed State Budget Cuts and 2025 Voluntary Separation Incentive Program
January 30, 2025

 

Appointment of Michelle Cardona as Interim VP for Administration and Finance and CFO
January 23, 2025

 

Appointment of Mark Patterson as Director of Conflict Resolution Services and Ombuds
December 12, 2024

 

Join the Conversation: CSU Strategic Plan Updates and Engagement Opportunities
December 3, 2024

 

Announcing the CSU System-Wide Strategic Plan: Your Involvement is Key!
October 29, 2024

 

Appointment of Michelle Cardona as Administrator in Charge (AIC) for Division of Administrative Affairs
Oct. 9, 2024

 

My Commitment to You, Our University and Our Future
Oct. 2, 2024

 

Vice President for Administrative Affairs and CFO, Ysabel Trinidad to Step Down
Sept. 9, 2024

 

Review Summary Available: Christina Gonzales, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
August 28, 2024

 

Future Plans for Dr. Cindy Pickett and Continuity of Inclusive Excellence at CPP
August 15, 2024

 

Appointment of Desireé Martinez as Director of Tribal Relations & NAGPRA/CalNAGPRA
August 12, 2024

 

Annual Notification Under the California Whistleblower Protection Act
June 25, 2024

 

Appointment of Dr. Terri Gomez as Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
May 28, 2024

 

Remembering President Emeritus Dr. Suzuki1936-2024 
May 6, 2024

 

Our Commitment to Free Expression & Campus Safety
May 2, 2024

 

Help Select Our Next Provost & VP of Academic Affairs
April 26, 2024

 

Continuation of the Search for the Director of Conflict Resolution and University Ombuds
March 28, 2024

 

Suspension on the Collection and Use of Native American Ancestral Remains and Cultural Items
March 27, 2024

 

Appointment of Frances Teves as Vice President for University Advancement
March 19, 2024

 

Our Opportunities Amidst Change and Uncertainty
March 12, 2024

 

Help Select Our Next Director of Conflict Resolution and University Ombuds
March 6, 2024

 

Help Select Our Next VP for University Advancement
January 30, 2024

 

Appointment of Brandon Tuck to Interim Presidential Associate
December 20, 2023

 

Wishing You Happy Holidays & a Joyous New Year
December 11, 2023

 

Regarding the Academic Senate 'No Confidence' Resolution
December 7, 2023

 

Fall Campus Conversation Postponed
November 8, 2023

 

Save the Date: Campus Conversation on the CPP Budget - November 14
October 31, 2023

 

Dr. Terri Gomez Appointed as Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
October 2, 2023

 

Statement from President Coley on September 22 Off-Campus Shooting Incident
September 25, 2023

 

Hurricane Hillary Campus Update
August 21, 2023

 

Cozen System and Campus Report Findings Released
July 17, 2023

 

CA's Public Higher Ed Leaders' Statement: SCOTUS Decision on Race in Admission
July 5, 2023

 

Annual Notification Under the California Whistleblower Protection Act
June 26, 2023

 

Continuously Improving the Employee Experience
May 4, 2023

 

Keeping You Safe and Informed
April 28, 2023

 

Commemorating Juneteenth on June 19
April 17, 2023

 

Appointment of Frances Teves as Interim Vice President of University Advancement
February 27, 2023

 

The Essential Role of Our Unionized Staff
February 13, 2023

 

Our Continuing Investment in Staff Success
February 6, 2023

 

Celebrating Black History & Truth Telling
February 1, 2023

 

We Grieve Together With Our Community
January 23, 2023

 

Drug-Free Workplace Policy Annual Notice
December 20, 2022

 

Here Are the Facts
December 12, 2022

 

We Do Not Tolerate Sexual Misconduct, Discrimination, Harassment or Retaliation
December 5, 2022

 

Invitation to Be Part of the Black Thriving Initiative
November 14, 2022

 

Appointment of Dr. Cynthia Pickett as Presidential Associate for Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer
October 25, 2022

 

Land Acknowledgments and Respect for Our Native American Community
October 13, 2022

 

Campus Conversation on the CPP Budget - October 25
September 27, 2022

 

President Coley Welcomes You to Fall 2022
August 25, 2022

 

2022 Fall Conference Address (PDF)
August 22, 2022

 

Linh Dinh Appointed as UPD Chief of Police
July 19, 2022

 

Annual Notice of the California Whistleblower Protection Act
June 29, 2022

 

Update on Search for Presidential Associate for Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer
May 26, 2022

 

Another Year of Transforming Lives and Communities
May 13, 2022

 

Passing of Dr. Lea Dopson
April 28, 2022

 

Dr. Iris Levine Announces Retirement
April 12, 2022

 

Our Collective Commitment and Our Newest Bronco
April 4, 2022

 

Violet Palmer and Larry Gates to Receive Honorary Doctorates
March 21, 2022

 

Spring Campus Conversation - FuturePaths: Career and Professional Readiness Model for Cal Poy Pomona Students
March 10, 2022

 

Joseph Castro Resigns as Chancellor
February 18, 2022

 

Reaffirming Our Commitment to Our Campus Community
February 7, 2022

 

Next Steps for Interim Provost Iris Levine
January 27, 2022

 

Dr. Jennifer Brown Appointed as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
January 25, 2022

 

Welcome to Spring Semester 2022
January 24, 2022

 

Temporary three-week move to online instruction for start of spring semester
January 10, 2022

 

Committed to Our Safer Return
December 31, 2021

 

Happy Holidays from the Coleys and Cal Poly Pomona
December 3, 2021

 

Inviting you to join in selecting our next Provost
November 22, 2021

 

Our Move to Community Policing
September 2, 2021

 

Welcome to Fall 2021
August 19, 2021

 

Drug-Free Workplace
August 2, 2021

 

A Transformative Gift for a Transformative University
June 15, 2021

 

A Consequential Year
May 17, 2021

 

Campus-wide Moment of Reflection
March 26, 2021

 

Update from President Coley on Fall Planning and Commencement
March 1, 2021

 

Share Your View: Take the Inclusive Campus Survey Today
February 22, 2021

 

Announcing the search for Presidential Associate for Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer
February 15, 2021

 

Our Resilient Bronco Community
February 1, 2021

 

A Cal Poly Pomona Tradition
December 31, 2020

 

Enjoy Winter Break, Safely
December 11, 2020

 

Campus Update from President Coley
July 16, 2020

 

Annual Notice of the California Whistleblower Protection Act
July 13, 2020

 

Our Commitment to Action
July 1, 2020

 

Planning for Fall Semester 2020
May 12, 2020

 

Campus Conversation on Virtual Instruction
April 21, 2020

 

A United Bronco Community
April 6, 2020

 

Message from President Coley
August 15, 2019

 

The CSU’s Super Sunday: A Message of Hope
February 15, 2018

Our Commitment to Free Expression & Campus Safety
May 2, 2024

 

A Message on the Violent Conflict in Israel and Gaza
October 9, 2023

 

In Anticipation of the Memphis Police Video
January 27, 2023

 

We Must Stand with our LGBTQIA+ Community Against Hate and Violence
November 21, 2022

 

Why Your Vote Matters: Election 2022
November 3, 2022

 

Statement Condemning Acts of Antisemitism in the Los Angeles Region
October 24, 2022

 

Statement in Solidarity with the Women of Iran and for the Rights of Women Across the Globe
October 17, 2022

 

Statement from President Coley on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Ruling
October 7, 2022

 

Statement on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Decision
June 25, 2022

 

Statement on Mass Shooting at Robb Elementary School
May 25, 2022

 

Statement on the Mass Shootings in Buffalo and Laguna Woods
May 16, 2022

 

Our Work Continues
April 20, 2021

 

We stand with our AAPI community against bias and violence
March 18, 2021

 

Hold Fast to Our Shared Ideals
January 6, 2021

 

The Election: We Must Remain Patient and Committed to Our Values
November 4, 2020

 

A Message from President Soraya M. Coley on the 2020 Election
October 22, 2020

 

Supreme Court decision DACA
June 18, 2020

 

A Message from President Coley
May 30, 2020

 

California Wildfires
October 28, 2019

 

Tragedy in Thousand Oaks
November 8, 2018

 

Wildfire Recovery Efforts
November 15, 2018

 

Message about the DACA Program
January 16, 2018

 

CSU Statement on Immigration
February 23, 2017

 

Events in Charlottesville
August 18, 2017

 

Tragedy in Las Vegas
October 7, 2017

 

Today’s White House Decision to Phase Out DACA
September 5, 2017

Messages by Year


Appointment of Mark Patterson as Director of Conflict Resolution Services and Ombuds
December 12, 2024

 

Join the Conversation: CSU Strategic Plan Updates and Engagement Opportunities
December 3, 2024

 

Announcing the CSU System-Wide Strategic Plan: Your Involvement is Key!
October 29, 2024

 

Appointment of Michelle Cardona as Administrator in Charge (AIC) for Division of Administrative Affairs
Oct. 9, 2024

 

My Commitment to You, Our University and Our Future
Oct. 2, 2024

 

Campuswide Physical Survey for Native American Cultural Items & Ancestral Remains to be completed by October 1, 2024
September 12, 2024

 

Vice President for Administrative Affairs and CFO, Ysabel Trinidad to Step Down
Sept. 9, 2024

 

Review Summary Available: Christina Gonzales, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
August 28, 2024

 

Future Plans for Dr. Cindy Pickett and Continuity of Inclusive Excellence at CPP
August 15, 2024

 

Appointment of Desireé Martinez as Director of Tribal Relations & NAGPRA/CalNAGPRA
August 12, 2024

 

Annual Notification Under the California Whistleblower Protection Act
June 25, 2024

 

Where Community Takes Root: A Proud History of Pride in LA
June 3, 2024

 

Appointment of Dr. Terri Gomez as Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
May 28, 2024

 

Remembering President Emeritus Dr. Suzuki, 1936-2024 
May 6, 2024

 

Rising to Our Potential this APIDA History Month
May 3, 2024

 

Our Commitment to Free Expression & Campus Safety
May 2, 2024

 

Help Select Our Next Provost & VP of Academic Affairs
April 26, 2024

 

Continuation of the Search for the Director of Conflict Resolution and University Ombuds
March 28, 2024

 

Suspension on the Collection and Use of Native American Ancestral Remains and Cultural Items
March 27, 2024

 

Appointment of Frances Teves as Vice President for University Advancement
March 19, 2024

 

Our Opportunities Amidst Change and Uncertainty
March 12, 2024

 

Help Select Our Next Director of Conflict Resolution and University Ombuds
March 6, 2024

 

The Women Who Believed in Me
March 1, 2024

 

Black Thriving Initiative Moving to Phase II
February 29, 2024

 

A New Hope for Black History: Prospering Together
February 1, 2024

 

Help Select Our Next VP for University Advancement
January 30, 2024

Appointment of Brandon Tuck to Interim Presidential Associate
December 20, 2023

 

Regarding the Academic Senate 'No Confidence' Resolution
December 7, 2023

 

Call for CalNAGPRA Committee Nominations
November 14, 2023 

 

Fall Campus Conversation Postponed
November 8, 2023

 

Honoring Native American Heritage Month
November 1, 2023

 

Save the Date: Campus Conversation on the CPP Budget - November 14
October 31, 2023

 

A Message on the Violent Conflict in Israel and Gaza
October 9, 2023

 

Dr. Terri Gomez Appointed as Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
October 2, 2023

 

Statement from President Coley on September 22 Off-Campus Shooting Incident
September 25, 2023

 

Recognizing Latinx Heritage Month & HSI Week
September 15, 2023

 

Hurricane Hillary Campus Update
August 21, 2023

 

Cozen System and Campus Report Findings Released
July 17, 2023

 

CA's Public Higher Ed Leaders' Statement: SCOTUS Decision on Race in Admission
July 5, 2023

 

We stand With our Students
June 29, 2023

 

Annual Notification Under the California Whistleblower Protection Act
June 26, 2023

 

Celebrating Pride Month
June 1, 2023

 

Continuously Improving the Employee Experience
May 4, 2023

 

Celebrating APIDA Heritage Month
May 1, 2023

 

Keeping You Safe and Informed
April 28, 2023

 

Commemorating Juneteenth on June 19
April 17, 2023

 

Appointment of Frances Teves as Interim Vice President of University Advancement
February 27, 2023

 

The Essential Role of Our Unionized Staff
February 13, 2023

 

Our Continuing Investment in Staff Success
February 6, 2023

 

In Anticipation of the Memphis Police Video
January 27, 2023

 

We Grieve Together With Our Community
January 23, 2023

Drug-Free Worksplace Policy Annual Notice
December 20, 2022

 

Here Are the Facts
December 12, 2022

 

We Do Not Tolerate Sexual Misconduct, Discrimination, Harassment or Retaliation
December 5, 2022

 

We Must Stand with our LGBTQIA+ Community Against Hate and Violence
November 21, 2022

 

Invitation to Be Part of the Black Thriving Initiative
November 14, 2022

 

Honoring National Native American Heritage Month
November 9, 2022

 

Why Your Vote Matters: Election 2022
November 3, 2022

 

Appointment of Dr. Cynthia Pickett as Presidential Associate for Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer
October 25, 2022

 

Statement Condemning Acts of Antisemitism in the Los Angeles Region
October 24, 2022

 

Statement in Solidarity with the Women of Iran and for the Rights of Women Across the Globe
October 17, 2022

 

Land Acknowledgments and Respect for Our Native American Community
October 13, 2022

 

Statement from President Coley on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Ruling
October 7, 2022

 

Campus Conversation on the CPP Budget - October 25
September 27, 2022

 

Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15, 2022

 

Invitation to Foster Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Cal Poly Pomona
September 20, 2022

 

President Coley Welcomes You to Fall 2022
August 25, 2022

 

2022 Fall Conference Address (PDF)
August 22, 2022

 

Linh Dinh Appointed as UPD Chief of Police
July 19, 2022

 

Annual Notice of the California Whistleblower Protection Act
June 29, 2022

 

Statement on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Decision
June 25, 2022

 

Update on Search for Presidential Associate for Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer
May 26, 2022

 

Statement on Mass Shooting at Robb Elementary School
May 25, 2022

 

Statement on the Mass Shootings in Buffalo and Laguna Woods
May 16, 2022

 

Another Year of Transforming Lives and Communities
May 13, 2022

 

Passing of Dr. Lea Dopson
April 28, 2022

 

Dr. Iris Levine Announces Retirement
April 12, 2022

 

Our Collective Commitment and Our Newest Bronco
April 4, 2022

 

Honoring César Chávez Day
March 31, 2022

 

Violet Palmer and Larry Gates to Receive Honorary Doctorates
March 21, 2022

 

Spring Campus Conversation - FuturePaths: Career and Professional Readiness Model for Cal Poy Pomona Students
March 10, 2022

 

Joseph Castro Resigns as Chancellor
February 18, 2022

 

Reaffirming Our Commitment to Our Campus Community
February 7, 2022

 

Celebrating Black History Month
February 1, 2022

 

Next Steps for Interim Provost Iris Levine
January 27, 2022

 

Dr. Jennifer Brown Appointed as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
January 25, 2022

Welcome to Spring Semester 2022
January 24, 2022

Temporary three-week move to online instruction for start of spring semester
January 10, 2022

California Wildfires
October 28, 2019

 

Message from President Coley
August 15, 2019