College of Liberal Arts (CLA) Dean Philip Williams accepted a new role at Oregon State University as its CLA dean, according to an email from the Office of the Provost. Williams’ last day at Cal Poly will be Aug. 23 and he will begin his new role on Sept. 16, according to the email. Throughout Williams’ […]
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What you need to know about Cal Poly’s SLO Days
Mustang News is Cal Poly’s award-winning, student-run media organization, which covers Cal Poly and the local San Luis Obispo community. For future news and information, follow Mustang News on: Cal Poly SLO Days begins every incoming student’s integration into Cal Poly. In July and August, incoming freshmen and transfer students participate in Student Life Orientation […]
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Year-Round Operations delayed again to Summer 2027
President Jeffrey Armstrong announced Thursday afternoon the Year-Round Operations (YRO) are delayed to Summer 2027. YRO aims to increase enrollment and expand resources like the availability of beds, labs, classrooms and student opportunities. This would allow students to take part in various educational opportunities that are “critical elements” of Learn by Doing. How it works: […]
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Cal Poly Academic Senate proposes ‘sunset’ of Cal Poly time
When Cal Poly switches to the semester system in Fall 2026, courses and meetings will start at the hour or half hour—ending the tradition of “Cal Poly Time.” The Cal Poly Academic Senate approved six resolutions on Tuesday, including one that will end “Cal Poly Time.” “Cal Poly Time” refers to classes and meetings beginning […]
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How losing fall commencement is impacting fall graduates
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Everything you need to know about Cal Poly’s plans for expansion
Mustang News sat down with Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong about his latest program to maximize enrollment and campus space Armstrong announced the ‘Year Round Operation’ initiative during his opening speech for Fall Convocation — one of the many efforts discussed to increase student enrollment and accommodate a growing campus. Seventeen of the 23 CSU […]
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Title IX report recommends increased staffing, funding to address systemic issues across CSU
A glimpse of the Cal State Title IX preliminary review reveals severe shortcomings of staffing and funding for campus resources. The Cozen O’Connor law firm summarized its year-long analysis at the CSU Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday. “There is a lot to do in this space, and there are not currently enough people to […]
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What to know about the upcoming Kennedy Library renovation
University staff held a town hall on May 15 to discuss the upcoming Kennedy Library renovation beginning on June 16 — which includes expanding 24-hour spaces, installing air conditioning, adding a Starbucks, adding 300 study spaces and more. Kennedy Library will close for the next two years with plans to open at the start of […]
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Unions march across CSU campuses to demand salary reform
Unions across the CSU campuses held marches on Monday for salary reform. At Cal Poly, the California State University Employees Union (CSUEU), Academic Professionals of California (APC), California Faculty Association (CFA) and Teamsters Unions marched across campus demanding salary steps. “The CSU is the lowest paid state agency without a salary steps program and what […]
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CSU to form ‘implementation teams’ across campuses to address findings of Title IX review
In its conclusion of a system wide-review of California State University (CSU) Title IX, law firm Cozen O’ Connor will share its findings in a meeting mid-May, according to a message sent by Vice Chancellor for Human Resources Leora Freedman. Title IX is the U.S. federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools […]
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Armstrong outlines goals for future enrollment
On April 4, Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong sent out an email outlining his goals for the campus community moving forward that would promote sustainable growth. “That means that classes must be available when students need them, that we continue to fund the enhanced financial aid that is helping Cal Poly better reflect the diversity […]