In 2003, Cal Poly computer science freshman Kyle Wiens accidentally dropped his Apple iBook and broke it. He couldn’t find a repair manual online, so he figured out how to fix the laptop himself — then made a repair manual to share with others. Over the past nearly 20 years, Wiens has been co-founder and […]
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A recent study found the companies most Cal Poly graduates end up working for
A recent study conducted by GradReports revealed the companies that tend to hire graduates from California colleges. The report ranked Cal Poly seventh in GradReport’s list of top 10 colleges. This list was ranked using a salary score that is calculated using federal earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education. “We are a polytechnic […]
Not just a man’s thing: Cal Poly lecturers bridge the coding gender gap
Looking down the string of people, Code Club SLO founder Vanessa Salas noticed she was one of very few women in line.
Former Apple Exec Inspires Art & Design Students
From famed packaging to world-renowned advertisements, one man has had a front seat to it all. The work of Hiroki Asai, Cal Poly alumnus and former executive vice president of worldwide marketing at Apple Inc., is currently being displayed at the University Art Gallery through Nov. 4. Asai returned to his roots at the Cal […]
Seven discounts Cal Poly students can use
Discounts run the gamut— from Apple products to commercial-free music from Spotify.
30-Minute Update: Students will be paying more to graduate, Cal Poly class brings digital libraries to Micronesia
Mustang News anchors Allison Edmonds and Allison Royal update you on Mustang News’ biggest stories this week.
Total of 3,500 students expected to attend career fair each day
A Cal Poly degree is worth more than paid tuition and hours spent. The diploma is not simply a piece of paper stating completed requirements, it’s a representation to companies that this student learned by doing and is ready for the workforce. During a student’s time at Cal Poly, many opportunities arise to assist in the job […]
Hackathon brings entrepreneurial students together across campus
Students “hacked” away this past weekend at Cal Poly’s second annual Hackathon.
Mustang News, Oct. 6, 2014: Cal Poly chocolate recall, Apple comes to campus
Mustang News anchor Allison Edmonds covers today’s top stories at Cal Poly.
Students programmed into the app development craze
Cameron Oelsen was in high school when he started to build his own company.
String of theft targets students’ electronics
Denzel Quarterman A string of property theft has made its way through the Cal Poly area. Students and many others have had phones, tablets and laptops taken from their homes. These devices are a target for thieves looking for a quick pay day, and they might take them through a window or by walking right […]

