Cal Poly is observing LGBT History Month this October with events hosted by the Pride Center and community partners, celebrating the resilience and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community.
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AT&T joins Cal Poly’s 5G network in Poly Canyon
AT&T has joined Cal Poly’s 5G Innovation Lab, which will expand wireless coverage in Poly Canyon, according to the university. Certification for the network was completed Aug. 5 after testing by an AT&T approved vendor. The certification process includes performance checks and 911 service verification.
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New dining options and facilities debut at Cal Poly for fall quarter
Cal Poly Campus Dining has added multiple new on campus facilities and meal concepts for the fall quarter, including Julian’s Cafe, Hilltop Grocery, dedicated gluten-free areas, Sequel Tea, Poly Choice, and a sit down dining experience at Vista Grande Express and 1901 kitchen.
Posted inBreaking News
Cal Poly’s CalFresh Healthy Living Program loses funding due to federal cut
The CalFresh Healthy Living program at Cal Poly has been terminated due to a funding cut from Congress’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which eliminated funding for the SNAP Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant Program.
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Cal Poly is discontinuing Student Ombuds Services on Monday
Cal Poly’s Student Ombuds Services will be discontinued as of October 6, 2025, announced this morning in an email by the Office of the President. The service is a safe and confidential space for students to discuss conflict over the last 15 years.
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Cal Poly will add an A+ to the grading scale starting next fall
Cal Poly is adding an A+ to the grading scale, to be given at any professor’s discretion. The hope is that students applying to grad school will benefit from a potential GPA boost. All nine schools in the University of California system and four Cal State universities, including Cal Maritime, already employ an A+ grading scale.
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Government shutdown expected to impact San Luis Obispo residents
San Luis Obispo residents could be affected by current disagreements between Republican and Democratic members of Congress, causing a government shutdown starting at 9 p.m. PDT Wednesday. The shutdown comes as a consequence to the latest clash in Congress over a new spending bill. Members of the House were set to confirm upon a short-term […]
Posted inThe Hill
Campus Health & Wellbeing is expanding their hours. But the changes may not be the best for students, union says
Campus Health & Wellbeing expands hours, but union has concerns over limited access to care, warns of potential negative impact on students.
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Cal Poly Turning Point USA chapter and Active Church host Charlie Kirk vigil at the Performing Arts Center
Cal Poly’s TPUSA chapter and Active Church hosted a memorial service for late political activist Charlie Kirk, featuring gospel music, Bible verses, and speeches from conservative speakers, with an estimated 1,000 people in attendance.
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The first nationally televised Cal Poly Men’s Soccer game in five years will be a Big West semi-final rematch
In the first matchup against UC Davis (0-5-3) since the loss, Cal Poly (3-3-3) is not only coming for revenge against the Aggies in its first nationally televised game in five years.
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Cal Poly Rodeo hosts 5th Annual Break-a-Wave
Cal Poly Rodeo hosted their 5th annual Break-a-wave event in partnership with Outriders Presents. Break-a-wave is a fundraising event for the Cal Poly Rodeo team where they do a rodeo on the beach. Rodeo athletes participated in bucking and break-a-way events in Pismo Beach.