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  • A group of colorfully-dressed characters stand on an elaborate stage set piece, holding up weapons as they surround a young man lying on teh ground wearing a tuxedo.
    Featured

    Behind the Scenes

    Follow the student cast and crew of Cal Poly’s production of “Clue: The Musical” as they put Learn by Doing on center stage.
  • A three-photo collage of students working, dancing and talking on campus
    Featured

    We Belong Together

    In an age of loneliness among young people, meet four Mustangs who have found different ways to forge lasting friendships that fuel their joy.
  • An illustration of a group of houses surrounded by trees as a fire approaches
    Featured

    The Future on Fire

    The director of the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Institute issues a dire warning about dual catastrophes on California’s horizon — and explains what Cal Poly is doing about it.

Polytechnic

Two students and a faculty member clean and examine artifacts using hand-held tools and bowls in a lab

Quarterly

  • Professor Sarah Frantz in a black jumpsuit in her art studio, featuring paintings on the walls and eclectic furniture
    Questions & Answers

    Why Study Art in a STEM World?

    Sara Frantz, chair of the Art and Design Department, speaks about the ways art is integral to the human experience.
  • Annika Shah smiles while holding a basketball
    Mustang Report

    A Grand Finale

    As senior point guard Annika Shah scored her 1,000th point, she cemented her legacy as one of the program’s most resilient leaders.
  • A young man in a blue smock manually shapes a clay pot.
    Spaces

    Crafting Community

    Drop by the ASI Craft Center, where busy students can engage their creative side.
  • A student in a white lab coat with a laptop talking to a patient
    Doing Good

    Healthcare Delivered

    At the Women’s Mobile Health Unit, students explore the medical field while providing free care to a vulnerable population.
  • Harry Kaseff wears a headset on the sidelines of a women's volleyball game in Mott Gym
    How I Learn by Doing

    Perfecting the Play-by-Play

    Journalism senior Harry Kaseff breaks down what he learned as a play-by play announcer for Cal Poly Athletics broadcasts on ESPN+.
  • Four students in aprons and hair coverings surround a jar of kimchi in a culinary lab
    Course Description

    Kitchen Consequential

    A food science course challenges students to learn how to cook for a variety of diets and budgets — and make it all taste good.
A smiling student riding a green, plastic sled, slides down a hill of snow
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Snow in SLO
On a 78-degree day in January, the University Union Plaza transformed into an alpine hillside during the first-ever ASI Events Snow Day.

Alumni

  • CEO Brian Riley stands next to a rack of purple bicycles
    Alumni

    Enjoying the Ride

    Boosted by a winning pitch on Shark Tank, the alumni behind Guardian Bikes are bringing their ultra-safe bicycles direct to parents and young riders.
  • An older man in a cap and plaid shirt stands smiling in front of a tall building.
    Alumni

    The Legacy of Walter Harris

    One groundbreaking alumnus was recently honored for his work helping to extend opportunities to generations of Cal Poly students.
  • Dozens of Cal Poly alumni from the Latinx Alumni Network smile next to a green flag
    Alumni

    Riding High Nationwide

    At an event series this spring, Mustangs around the nation gathered to celebrate their Cal Poly connection.

Latest News

Rewind

  • Early Risers
    Join motivated Mustangs up with the sun – or even earlier – as they pursue athletic excellence, personal development, campus jobs, and hands-on learning experiences.
  • Science Beneath the Surface
    Jump into the Pacific with a scientific diving course where students build skills in one of the world’s most challenging marine environments.
  • Forged in Flame
    For 50 years, a firefighting crew has attracted Cal Poly students looking for experience in teamwork and leadership.
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