Cal Poly was ranked No. 10 among public universities and No. 38 overall in TIME magazine’s inaugural “America’s Best Colleges of 2026-2027” rankings.
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Cal Poly expands campus mental health services through new initiative
Campus Health and Wellbeing joined the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Reimbursement Program. The program is designed to transform mental health for students, allowing state insurance providers to reimburse CH&W for qualifying services provided on campus. California’s Department of Health Care Services and the California Health and Human Service Agency is offering the initiative […]
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Cal Poly hires Artemis II pilot Victor Glover for full time administrative leadership role
Victor Glover, the astronaut who piloted NASA’s Artemis II mission around the moon, is returning to Cal Poly in a full-time leadership role, decades after graduating from the university. Cal Poly announced the hire Wednesday morning in an email and press release and said his position took effect Sept. 1. Glover will work with President […]
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Extreme heat warning issued for San Luis Obispo County
Temperatures could rise up to 100 degrees in the city of San Luis Obispo, according to the National Weather Service’s extreme heat warning. The heat warning will be in effect until 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, with temperatures projected to drop as the weekend approaches. Cal Poly sent a Poly Alert today at 1 […]
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San Luis Obispo Police arrest four people during DUI checkpoint
San Luis Obispo Police conducted a DUI checkpoint on the 900 block of Marsh Street on Aug. 28. The five-and-a-half-hour checkpoint led to three drivers being arrested for driving under the influence and one driver being arrested for driving with a suspended license, according to a SLOPD press release. “Three suspected DUIs out of a […]
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Big Sur fires continue to burn, bringing smoke to San Luis Obispo
The Plaskett Fire continues to burn near Big Sur, impacting air quality in San Luis Obispo and prompting residents to remain alert for potential evacuations.
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Watch: Seven Cal Poly startups pitch to investors at Demo Day, concluding a summer program
Cal Poly student entrepreneurs showcased their startups during Demo Day on August 21st to connect with investors and begin fundraising efforts.
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Protesters interrupt event hosting Israel Defense Forces
Nine masked protesters interrupted a campus event featuring Israel Defense Forces veterans who shared their combat experiences and mental health struggles following the Oct. 7 attacks.
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Pismo Beach fire fully contained and arson suspect arrested
Authorities achieved full containment of a 10-acre Pismo Beach fire on Monday and took a suspect into custody following reports of arson.
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Hit-and-run victims file lawsuit against Pandhare and Kappa Sigma
Two Cal Poly students filed a lawsuit against former student Ishan Pandhare and the Kappa Sigma fraternity, alleging that hazing activities contributed to his intoxication during a January hit-and-run.
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Dolly Parton, frequent Madonna Inn visitor, dies at 80
Country music icon Dolly Parton died at age 80, prompting several San Luis Obispo businesses to honor her legacy through tributes and charitable acts.