The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights concluded San José State University violated Title IX by allowing a transgender woman to compete on the women’s volleyball team and by failing to promptly investigate complaints from cisgender athletes, the Department announced. The finding follows national controversy and litigation over games forfeited and lawsuits filed by teammates. OCR’s proposed resolution requires SJSU to acknowledge federal sex definitions, issue personalized apologies to affected athletes, and could lead to enforcement action if the campus does not accept the settlement terms. University officials said they are reviewing the finding and weighing next steps. The case underscores how recent federal executive orders and revised NCAA guidance have placed campus athletic policies at the center of civil‑rights enforcement. College athletic directors and general counsel should expect sharper federal scrutiny and possible demand letters requiring public statements and remedial measures.