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Lessons on Leadership
Facing risk, building teams and what happens when you get it wrong — these six Cal Poly alumni CEOs talk about what it takes to be the boss.
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In the Thick of the Action
During a season of political turmoil, one Cal Poly student went into the epicenter of American politics to find out how Congress really works.
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Care in a Crisis
For Cal Poly students facing sudden financial challenges, the Cal Poly Cares program can be a critical lifeline.
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Looking Back at 2016
Being part of a thriving community can take the edge off of memories of an...interesting year.
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Bearing Fruit
Cal Poly students are trying out new organic techniques to improve one of California’s sweetest crops.
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Where are the Wild Things?
One Cal Poly biologist searches for tiny rodent that hasn’t been seen in 30 years.
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Trending Online or Treading on Rights?
Award-winning business law Professor Lee Burgunder discusses Instagram’s intellectual property grey areas.
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Sniff and Protect
From sniffing out lost hikers to tracking down contraband, the two newest members of the University Police Department are here to keep Cal Poly and the surrounding community safe.
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Thinking Bigger
Innovative students and faculty thought leaders took the stage to spread their big ideas at Cal Poly’s own TEDx Conference this fall.
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Redefining Manhood
A new program at Cal Poly is seeking to break ground on building healthier definitions of what it means to be a man.
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A Campus on the Move: Cal Poly in the 1960s and 1970s
Cal Poly students hit the University Archives to uncover an era of upheaval in campus history — here’s a sample of what they found.
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Learning by Design
Peek inside the portfolios of five budding designers from the Art & Design and Graphic Communication departments.
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Starting Up in Style
Explore the new HotHouse in Downtown SLO — a 15,000-square-foot space dedicated to nurturing the Central Coast's most promising entrepreneurs.
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Club Spotlight: Cal Poly Rugby
How much do you know about one of Cal Poly's most popular club sports? These Cal Poly Rugby players want to introduce you to your inner rugger.
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The Speed of Sunlight
Do Cal Poly students have what it takes to break a world record? The student group PROVE Lab is building a groundbreaking solar car to find out.
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Digital Defenders
With cybercrime on the rise, Cal Poly is launching a new effort to train California’s first responders how to face a changing world of online threats.
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Fighting the Faceplant
A new bike braking system created by Cal Poly grads is helping cyclists around the nation come to a safer stop.
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Mustang Family Camp Returns
Want to get away with your fellow Cal Poly alumni? Make your summer plans now for Mustang Family Camp!
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Honoring Excellence
In this video series, meet the nine distinguished Mustangs recognized at this year's Honored Alumni celebration.
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Something for Everyone in Orange County
Looking for something to do in Orange County? Cal Poly alumni there always have something interesting going on — and they want you to join in.
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Class Notes
Catch up with your classmates and keep in touch with the Mustang community around the state, the nation and the world.
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Save the Date for Homecoming!
Homecoming registration opens soon! It's not too early to start planning for your next trip home to SLO.
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Our Three Little Words
At Cal Poly, we know what we are about, and we have known it throughout our 115-year history.
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