Eddie West, assistant vice president and senior international officer, was quoted on the importance of allowing legal processes around DEI to unfold and noted that financial constraints, such as hiring and travel freezes, may limit participation in international education conferences.

This story ran in The PIE (April 28) NAFSA 2025 to draw 8k attendees despite travel boycotts

Bob Brown, interim vice president for administration and chief financial officer, was quoted on Fresno State's efforts to address a $19 million deficit through cost-saving measures such as a hiring freeze, travel restrictions, and unfilled vacancies, while indicating no faculty cuts are expected this fiscal year.

This story ran in KVPR (April 22) Amid tight budgets, CSUs ‘grieve’ losses of staff, classes in the Valley

Barlow Der Mugrdechian, professor, Armenian Studies Program, was quoted on the significance of Swiss eyewitnesses Fritz Sigrist and Clara Hilty, who documented and helped Armenians during the genocide, and the vital role of Dr. Dora Sakayan in translating their testimonies.

This story ran in The California Courier (April 29) Swiss Eyewitnesses of the Armenian Genocide Remembered by TCA Metro Los Angeles Chapter

Dr. Thomas Holyoke, professor, Department of Political Science, was quoted on the growing influence of California policy, suggesting that increased spending by interest groups reflects their desire to shape decisions in Sacramento as the state’s prominence continues to rise.

This story ran in CalMatters (April 21) Special interests poured more than half a billion into California lobbying last year