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Cal Poly Receives 'D' Grade in 2026 Campus Antisemitism Report
The Anti-Defamation League cites issues with the university's handling of antisemitic incidents and hostile anti-Zionist activity.
Mar. 12, 2026 at 2:07pm
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The Anti-Defamation League has given Cal Poly San Luis Obispo a 'D' grade in its 2026 report card on campus antisemitism. This comes after the university received an 'F' in 2025, before establishing a Presidential Antisemitism Task Force. The ADL cited concerns over Cal Poly's public condemnation of antisemitic incidents, the presence of hostile anti-Zionist student groups and faculty, and the lack of a Jewish alumni organization.
Why it matters
The report highlights ongoing issues with antisemitism at Cal Poly, which has seen a number of high-profile incidents in recent years, including a hate crime targeting the Jewish fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi. The university's poor grades from the ADL raise concerns about campus climate and the school's commitment to addressing antisemitism.
The details
In the latest incident, a group of college-aged males in a large white truck drove by the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity house yelling antisemitic slurs, and then several of them physically assaulted a member of the Jewish fraternity. This follows other incidents, such as a professor confronting Jewish students while waving a Palestinian flag, antisemitic emails sent to faculty, and graffiti attacking Israel and Zionism on campus buildings.
- On February 28, 2026, a group of males in a large white truck drove by Cal Poly's Jewish fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi while yelling antisemitic slurs at the residents.
- In early 2025, the Anti-Defamation League gave Cal Poly an 'F' on its report card, which was later changed to a 'D' after the university established a Presidential Antisemitism Task Force.
- In 2026, the Anti-Defamation League evaluated 150 universities and colleges, with four receiving an 'F' and eight receiving a 'D', including Cal Poly.
The players
Anti-Defamation League
A leading anti-hate organization that evaluates and reports on antisemitism on college campuses across the United States.
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
A public university located in San Luis Obispo, California that has faced ongoing issues with antisemitism on its campus in recent years.
Alpha Epsilon Pi
A Jewish fraternity at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo that was the target of an antisemitic hate crime incident in February 2026.
What they’re saying
“You are Zionists - you are part of the KKK.”
— Cal Poly Professor
What’s next
The university has stated it will review the ADL's findings and work to address the issues raised in the report, including strengthening its response to antisemitic incidents and fostering a more inclusive campus environment.
The takeaway
The persistent issues with antisemitism at Cal Poly underscore the challenges many universities face in effectively addressing hate and intolerance on their campuses. The poor grades from the ADL suggest the university has more work to do to ensure Jewish students feel safe and supported.
