Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly Pomona’s collaborative rose float “Jungle Jumpstart” won the top-honored Sweepstakes Award at the 137th annual Rose Parade, becoming the first student-made float to win the award in decades.
Author Archives: Nishita Mukherjee
International Students at Cal Poly confront Visa and cultural obstacles
In recent months, changes under the Trump administration reshaped the international student experience in the United States. More than 1,800 international students lost their visa status, including 40 Cal State students who temporarily lost their visas, only to be given back after complaints and lawsuits. The restrictions and requirements have also increased for international students, including requiring all social media accounts to be public.
Cal Poly Maritime Academy sets sail with new leadership but same hands-on learning
Cal Poly Maritime Academy and Cal Poly have merged their administrations and will academically merge in one year, providing more financial stability, national recognition, and hands-on learning opportunities for students.
SLO Riders Club teaches kids to mountain bike
Dylan Davis and Alex Musco, two rising senior Cal Poly business students, created the SLO Riders Club to provide a safe and fun environment for children in San Luis Obispo to learn and develop their mountain biking skills.
