Message from the President
2026 Campus Messages
Feburary 2026
Supporting our Fellow Spartans as we experience hate and violence - February 9, 2026 (CORRECTED)
Editor's Note from the President:
I recognize that incorrectly identifying the religion of the student who was attacked caused real harm. I have corrected the mistake in this version posted online, and UPD Chief Michael Carroll sent an apology and correction as well.
Sikh identity, one of many in the South Asian diaspora that includes more than two billion people, is distinct, deeply meaningful, and too often misunderstood. Failing to acknowledge it accurately, especially in the context of violence, can feel dismissive and painful, and I am sincerely sorry for that impact. I also could have better emphasized that crime, particularly those driven by hate and targeting identity, affects many members of our community, and the fear, anger, and insecurity it causes are not limited to one group.
As a community, we will work to provide the support and resources that you need as
we work to make our campus a safer, more secure place for everyone. I also thank the
students and community members who have reached out to me about the error to share
their thoughts and experiences.
Seeking Nominations for VP of People and Culture Search Committee [pdf] - February 2, 2026
December 2026
Supporting and Protecting Students Following OCR Investigation [pdf] - January 29, 2026
Announcing the Search for VP of Research and Innovation [pdf] - January 29, 2026
Join us at the Spring Address [pdf] - January 7, 2026
2025 Campus Messages
December 2025
Celebrations and Reflections [pdf] - December 15, 2025
November 2025
You are Invited: Join the Season Celebration [pdf] - November 21, 2025
It's Election Day! (Statewide Special Election) [pdf] - November 4, 2025
Reminder for the November 7th deadline for SJSU Call for Nominations for Staff Awards [pdf] - November 3, 2035
October 2025
Call for Nominations: Faculty Awards [pdf] - October 27, 2025
Interim Leadership Transition in Information Technology [pdf] - October 24, 2025
Campus Update: Resources and Information for Immigration-Related Activities [pdf] - October 23, 2025
Watch our Budget Town Hall [pdf] - October 15, 2025
Deadline Extended: Nominations Open for 2026 Wang Family Excellence Awards [pdf] - October 8, 2025
September 2025
2025-26 Faculty Award Nominations Open [pdf] - September 20, 2025
Honoring Impact: Nominations Open for Wang Family Excellence Awards [pdf] - September 23, 2025
National Voter Registration Day: Take Part in Democracy [pdf] - September 16, 2025
REMINDER: Budget Town Hall Tomorrow - September 16th at 10am in the Student Union Theater [pdf] - September 15, 2025
Shared Governance Task Force - Call for Nominations [pdf] - September 11, 2025
Remebering 9/11 [pdf] - September 11, 2025
Standing Together Against Violence [pdf] - September 10, 2025
REMINDER: Budget Town Hall on September 16th - RSVP Today [pdf] - September 5, 2025
August 2025
Fall 2025 Staff and Faculty Welcome and 2025-26 Presidential Priorities [pdf] - August 28, 2025
Presidential Directive to Rescind S66-20 [pdf] - August 13, 2025
July 2025
Announcing Kathryn Kaoudis as San José State's next Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer [pdf] - July 28, 2025
June 2025
State Budget and SJSU Impact [pdf] - June 30, 2025
April 2025
Reflections on This Week’s WSCUC Visit [pdf] - April 11, 2025
An Update on International Student Support and Federal Developments [pdf] - April 10, 2025
Federal Visa Actions and Support for Affected Students [pdf] - April 9, 2025
Announcing Faculty and Staff Award Recipients [pdf] - April 8, 2025
RSVP to the Budget Town Hall on April 21 [pdf] - April 7, 2025
Celebrating Extraordinary Spartan Dedication [pdf] - April 3, 2025
March 2025
Innovation in Action: Meet My AI Avatar [pdf] - March 21, 2025
SJSU Hosts NIT for the First Time [pdf] - March 17, 2025
Title IX Resolution with Department of Justice Complete [pdf] - March 17, 2025
Update on the Budget Town Hall [pdf]- March 13, 2025
Save the Date - Honoring Faculty and Staff [pdf] - March 6, 2025
Budget Town Hall Rescheduled [pdf] - March 3, 2025
February 2025
San José State's Day of Remembrance [pdf] - February 19, 2025
January 2025
VP of Admin and Finance Update [pdf] - January 22, 2025
Honoring Dr. King's Legacy and Reflecting on Leadership [pdf] - January 20, 2025
CSU Response to Governor's Budget Proposal [pdf] - January 13, 2025
Invitation to Faculty and Staff Spring Welcome [pdf] - January 7, 2025
2024 Campus Messages
December 2024
Building a Future of Excellence: Updates on People-Centered Initiatives at SJSU [pdf] - December 6, 2024
November 2024
Honoring our Democratic Process [pdf] - October 5, 2024
October 2024
Faculty Award Nominations [pdf] - October 17, 2024
Recognizing Smith and Carlos Day [pdf] - October 16, 2024
Chancellor's Message re: Oct. 7 Anniverary [pdf] - October 7, 2024
September 2024
Commemorating One-Year Annivesary of Tragedy [pdf] - September 30, 2024
Celebrating Legacy Month [pdf] - September 27, 2024
People Centered Excellence [pdf] - September 27, 2024
National Voter Registration Day [pdf]- September 17, 2024
Budget Update and Town Hall [pdf] - September 6, 2024
August 2024
Chancellor's Office, TPM Policy [pdf] - August 19, 2024
July 2024
Announcing the AI Committee [pdf] - July 11, 2024
CSU Budget Update [pdf] - July 2, 2024
May 2024
Reflecting on the 2023-2024 Academic Year [pdf] - May 28
Update Regarding Unsanctioned Encampment [pdf] - May 14
Announcing Honorary Degree Recipients [pdf] - May 14
Update on University Investments [pdf] - May 10
Commemorating Yom HaShoah and Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month [pdf] - May 6, 2024
Freedom of Expression and Time, Place and Manner Reminder [pdf] - May 2, 2024
Updates Regarding Potential Encampments and Protests at SJSU [pdf] - May 2, 2024
April 2024
Spring Campus Budget Update [pdf] - April 30, 2024
SJSU Brings Blood Drives Back to Campus [pdf] - April 26, 2024
Announcing the SJSU Latino Advisory Council [pdf] - April 22, 2024
SJSU Senior Leadership Updates [pdf] - April 12, 2024
Recalibration of our Mission, Vision and Values and Transformation 2030 Goals [pdf] - April 10, 2024
CSU Funding for Black Student Success Report Task Force [pdf] - April 10, 2024
Celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Arab American Heritage [pdf] - April 8, 2024
March 2024
AI Vision Statement and Futures Forum [pdf] - March 29, 2024
Congratulations and Farewell Mohamed Abousalem [pdf] - March 12, 2024
February 2024
Freedom of Expression within TPM [pdf] - February 29, 2024
Announcing the Vice President for Student Affairs Search Committee [pdf] - February 27, 2024
Disruption in Sweeney Hall [pdf] - February 20, 2024
February 2024 Campus Budget Update and March Town Hall [pdf] - February 7, 2024
January 2024
CSU and CFA Have Reached Tentative Agreement, Ending Strike [pdf] - January 22, 2024
Presidential Directive: February 19 Day of Remembrance [pdf] - January 22, 2024
2023 Campus Messages
December 2023
Holiday Greetings from President Teniente-Matson [pdf] - December 21, 2023
SJSU Organizational Changes [pdf] - December 8, 2023
Introducing SJSU’s New Chief Diversity Officer [pdf] - December 5, 2023
NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA Updated Presidential Directive [pdf] - December 4, 2023
November 2023
Farewell to Patrick Day [pdf] - November 27, 2023
INVITE Campus Master Plan Town Hall on Tuesday [pdf] - November 28, 11:30 am, November 22, 2023
Launch of the Black Student Success Report Task Force [pdf] - November 15, 2023
October 2023
Congratulations and Farewell to Lisa Millora [pdf] - October 23, 2023
SJSU Legacy Month [pdf] - October 2, 2023
September 2023
Our Campus Values and Free Speech [pdf] - September 28, 2023
SJSU Celebrates AANAPISI Week [pdf] - September 26, 2023
SJSU Stands Tall in U.S. News College Rankings [pdf] - September 18, 2023
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month [pdf] - September 15, 2023
Remembering 9/11 [pdf] - September 11, 2023
August 2023
Welcome Back Spartans [pdf] - August 31, 2023
Important Message from CSU Interim Chancellor Jolene Koester [pdf] - August 28, 2023
Nomination Process for CCDEI Chicanx Latinx Representative [pdf] - August 22, 2023
Save the date - Fall Welcome 2023 (Aug 17) - Corrects Year to 2023 [pdf] - August 7, 2023
July 2023
Save the date - The Investiture of President Teniente-Matson [pdf] - July 24, 2023
CORRECTION Title IX DHR Assessment by Cozen O’Connor Release [pdf] - July 17, 2023
June 2023
Important Summer Updates [pdf] - June 26, 2023
Interim VP for University Advancement and CEO of the Tower Foundation [pdf] - June 6, 2023
May 2023
Baseball’s NCAA run caps outstanding year in Athletics [pdf] - May 31, 2023
Expressing My Gratitude [pdf] - May 24, 2023
Campus Summit Video & Submitting Your Input [pdf] - May 17, 2023
UC Davis and Keeping Our Campus Safe [pdf] - May 4, 2023
Title IX Update [pdf] - May 4, 2023
April 2023
Campus Summit & Input Welcome [pdf] - April 27, 2023
REMINDER Campus Summit [pdf] - April 12, 2023
Title IX Assessment Update 4/6/23 [pdf] - April 6, 2023
March 2023
Special Conzsultant to the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion [pdf] - March 24, 2023
Passing of Dr. Dennis Papazian, Spouse of Former SJSU President [pdf] - March 20, 2023
Faculty Service Recognition and Awards Luncheon – Last Day to Purchase Tickets [pdf] - March 17, 2023
Cozen O’Connor Campus Visit - March 20 and 21 [pdf] - March 9, 2023
Nomination Process for CCDEI Membership [pdf] - March 8, 2023
REMINDER RSVP for the State of the University 2023 [pdf] - March 7, 2023
Faculty Service Recognition and Awards Luncheon – Honorees and Ticket Sales Information [pdf] - March 3, 2023
February 2023
Title IX Assessment Update 3/1/23 [pdf] - February 28, 2023
Monday night’s shooting at Michigan State [pdf] - February 14, 2023
Save the date - 24th Annual Faculty Service Recognition and Awards Luncheon [pdf] - February 10, 2023
January 2023
Saturday’s Shooting in Monterey Park [pdf] - January 22, 2023
Hello San José State [pdf] - January 17, 2023
