California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly)

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Founded in 1901, California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is one of five comprehensive polytechnic universities in the U.S., with about 18,000 undergraduate and 900 graduate students. Located in San Luis Obispo, 200 miles north of Los Angeles, Cal Poly maintains a guiding philosophy of “Learn By Doing” that is reflected in the school’s comprehensive curriculum combining technical and pro

fessional training with the arts and humanities. This prepares students to become resourceful professionals and innovative leaders from the moment they step foot on campus. As one of the most selective universities in the California State University (CSU) system, Cal Poly consistently ranks “Best in the West” by U.S. News and World Report and is considered one of “The Best Colleges for Your Money” by Money Magazine.

06/03/2026

Soaking up the sun during spring quarter ☀️

Week 10 is halfway through — let's finish strong, Mustangs!

Congratulations to our Cal Poly Baseball! For the first time in program history, the team is advancing to the Super Regi...
06/01/2026

Congratulations to our Cal Poly Baseball! For the first time in program history, the team is advancing to the Super Regionals! 🐎👏

05/29/2026

We asked students what they would tell themselves knowing what they know now — and our Mustangs didn't disappoint ✨

⚾ Moneyball for Mustangs 📊Cal Poly Bailey College of Science and Mathematics student Gabe Riedel combines his passion fo...
05/28/2026

⚾ Moneyball for Mustangs 📊

Cal Poly Bailey College of Science and Mathematics student Gabe Riedel combines his passion for math and baseball to help the Cal Poly Baseball team gain a competitive edge through analytics, data engineering, and more.

Ahead of the 2026 season, Riedel and members of the student statistics team embarked on an ambitious project to develop their own one-stop shop app for analytics, comparable to what major league baseball teams use.

🔗 Read more about how data science is helping drive success for the back-to-back Big West Champions at https://www.calpoly.edu/news/moneyball-mustangs-student-leverages-data-boost-baseballs-success

Cal Poly Mustangs

We're raising a glass to  ! 🍇 Did you know that this year’s Cal Poly Alumni Wine and Beer Garden featured local alumni w...
05/26/2026

We're raising a glass to ! 🍇

Did you know that this year’s Cal Poly Alumni Wine and Beer Garden featured local alumni winemakers? From a new father-son duo to owners with a long-standing community presence, learn more about these dedicated alums 👇

News Cal Poly Alumni Wine and Beer Garden Showcases Local Alumni Success Written By Jayan Kalathil April 30, 2026 Share The Cal Poly Alumni Wine and Beer Garden has become a lively tradition during Open House weekend. What began as a small gathering hosted by the College of Engineering has grown int...

Dedicated in June 1977, the University Union War Memorial Plaza honors Cal Poly Alumni who gave their lives in service t...
05/24/2026

Dedicated in June 1977, the University Union War Memorial Plaza honors Cal Poly Alumni who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸 In observance of Memorial Day, our campus will be closed tomorrow, May 25. Classes resume Tuesday, May 26 following a normal schedule.

Join us in recognizing National Maritime Day and the hardworking mariners, past and present, who play a vital role in ke...
05/22/2026

Join us in recognizing National Maritime Day and the hardworking mariners, past and present, who play a vital role in keeping our global trade, defense, and economy strong! 🌊

🏅 Cal Poly’s Amusement Park Engineers and Designers (CAPED) team brought home some hardware from the 2026 Ride Engineeri...
05/21/2026

🏅 Cal Poly’s Amusement Park Engineers and Designers (CAPED) team brought home some hardware from the 2026 Ride Engineering Competition, earning first place in the West Division and securing the Impact Award! 🏆

This year’s award-winning entry — Round Table Twirl: A Knight’s Ascension — featured an Arthurian-themed ride inspired by a disk-style attraction.

🎢 Organizers describe the annual event as the only hands-on engineering competition in the attractions industry. This year’s competition drew nearly 400 student participants from universities around the country, with Cal Poly’s CAPED team as one of the largest in the field.

Cal Poly College of Engineering

🌏 Congratulations to the Cal Poly faculty members who were awarded the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for the 2026 academi...
05/20/2026

🌏 Congratulations to the Cal Poly faculty members who were awarded the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for the 2026 academic year!

These highly competitive awards recognize excellence in teaching, research and a shared commitment to advancing global collaboration.

🇪🇸 Natasha Neumann, associate professor and co-coordinator of the M.S. Educational Leadership and Administration Program | Cal Poly Bailey College of Science and Mathematics | Spain
🇯🇵 David Askay, professor of communication studies | Cal Poly College of Liberal Arts | Japan
🇨🇱 Jasmine Nation, professor in the Liberal Studies Department | Cal Poly Bailey College of Science and Mathematics | Chile
🇦🇹 Clay McKell, lecturer in the Electrical Engineering Department | Cal Poly College of Engineering | *alternate to Austria

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San Luis Obispo, CA
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