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Sonoma State President Placed On Leave, Acting President Appointed
The CSU chancellor put President Mike Lee on leave for insubordination when he announced concessions for Pro-Palestinian student protesters.
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The CSU chancellor put President Mike Lee on leave for insubordination when he announced concessions for Pro-Palestinian student protesters.
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