Cal Poly’s College of Liberal Arts Advising is hosting five drop-in Study Halls this spring to help students prepare for the university’s switch to a semester system in Fall 2026. The sessions are open to all majors and offer in-person access to both CLA advisors and department faculty. Students can get help choosing between quarter […]
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Mid-Higuera Bypass boosts flood capacity 40% to prevent future disaster
After more than 30 years, the historic Mid-Higuera Bypass Project in San Luis Obispo is complete. The city celebrated the largest flood-control project in its history along South Higuera Street between Madonna and Marsh in early April. In 2023, an atmospheric river hit San Luis Obispo, affecting local businesses. The San Luis Obispo creek overflowed […]
Niche names Cal Poly No. 8 among California’s top party schools
Cal Poly landed at No. 8 among California’s top 10 party schools, according to Niche, a school discovery platform designed to help students “discover and connect with the best” schools. Niche determines its party school rankings using a specific methodology which it also applies to its “party scene grades.” The rankings are based on a […]
Estudiantes de Cal Poly comparten sus razones para escoger la universidad
Find the English version here. Traducido por Isabella Beltran. Con un campus de más de 23,000 estudiantes en Cal Poly, cada estudiante actual y pasado encontrĂł algo en la universidad que los llevĂł a comprometerse de dos a cinco años aquĂ. AquĂ están algunas de las razones por las cuales los estudiantes actuales eligieron Cal Poly. Estudiante de […]
El condado de SLO asigna $100,000 en apoyo a los hijos de inmigrantes afectados por ICE
Find the English version here. Traducido por Jasmine Romero. La junta aprobĂł un acuerdo para adoptar pĂłlizas que restringen los movimientos de ICE en las propiedades del condado. La junta de Supervisores del condado de San Luis Obispo aprobĂł $100,000 para entregarlos a una organizaciĂłn externa que apoye a los hijos y familias afectados por la aplicaciĂłn […]
La nueva iniciativa ‘Belonging Project’ de San Luis Obispo promueve la diversidad y la inclusiĂłnÂ
Find the English version here. Traducido por Alexa Soto-Rios. La ciudad de San Luis Obispo ha lanzado el Belonging Project, una nueva iniciativa destinada a traer a miembros de la comunidad juntos para conversaciones y eventos pĂşblicos enfocados en la conexiĂłn. Por eventos cuatrimestrales, la oficina de diversidad, equidad e inclusiĂłn de las ciudades, el proyecto tiene […]
Estudiantes de Cal Poly participan en debates con un ministro cristiano en evento de 4 horas
Find the English version here. Traducido por Isabella Beltran. Los estudiantes subieron a un podio en vivo para debatir o hacer preguntas al evangelista ministro cristiano Ray Comfort y a otros miembros del Ministerio Living Waters. Organizado por el Club Republicano Universitario de Cal Poly el miĂ©rcoles, su evento y sesiĂłn de preguntas y respuestas “ExprĂ©sate con […]
Student-run lab launches 13th satellite from Vandenberg
Cal Poly’s PolySat Lab successfully launched its 13th CubeSat mission into space from Vandenberg Space Force Base, with the help of a team of 16 students and faculty.
Cal Poly students share their reasons for choosing the university
Cal Poly’s lively culture, academic reputation, and beautiful nature have attracted many students to commit to two to five years of study there, with many finding opportunities to get involved in campus organizations, explore the surrounding areas, and make connections within different communities.
Student Success Center construction causes sidewalk closures, detours
Two sidewalks near the North Mountain dorms and the new student success center are closed for construction until October 2027, causing some students to take longer or more difficult routes to their destinations.
Cal Poly students engage in debates with Christian minister at 4-hour event
The Cal Poly College Republican Club hosted a four-hour Q&A with evangelist Christian minister Ray Comfort and other members of Living Waters Ministry, which drew in a consistent crowd of students and included heated discussions between students and speakers.
