Federal Probe Finds San Jose State Wrongfully Denied 1 Volleyball Scholarship
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 5
Federal Probe Finds San Jose State Wrongfully Denied 1 Volleyball Scholarship
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 5
Summary
Education Department findings obtained by Fox News say San Jose State wrongfully refused Elle Patterson a women’s volleyball scholarship after the 2023 season.
The report said Patterson lost aid after an injury, while transgender teammate Blaire Fleming kept a scholarship despite also being injured and missing more games.
Patterson said coach Todd Kress had verbally promised her a full ride when she followed him from Fairfield, but her family instead paid out of pocket for a full year and never received the later aid she says was promised.
The findings also said San Jose State withheld requested information from federal investigators; the university and the CSU system are suing to challenge the Title IX investigation.
Patterson later transferred to IU Indianapolis and is now a plaintiff in broader litigation over San Jose State’s handling of transgender participation in women’s volleyball, with related Supreme Court guidance expected this month.