Research co-led by two Cal Poly marketing professors finds that political polarization in the U.S. has a substantial and often negative impact on individuals’ everyday lives as consumers, causing them to make purchasing decisions that align with their political affiliations.
VITA Tax Program canceled due to COVID-19
The Orfalea College of Business (OCOB) cancelled the Volunteer Income Tax Program (VITA) this year due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19. VITA was a free program where Cal Poly students helped low-income taxpayers file their taxes. VITA would…
Business students win first place in national real estate challenge via Zoom
A team of Cal Poly business students won first place in the 2020 Mulroy Real Estate Challenge on April 3, among 26 other teams from top universities.
What is fintech? New club helps prepare students for digitizing business workforce
As companies look to hire more technology students instead of traditional accounting students, fintech club members said students need to be prepared for the changing field.
Alumna’s convertible heels dubbed the ‘perfect’ holiday gift on Ellen
“So what you want to do is you want to take your heel off, and you have a flat,” Kym Douglas said in the episode. “I just took my heel off. Look, I got flat shoes.”
New sales minor now accepting applications
Orfalea College of Business (OCOB) is accepting applications now for their new sales minor, set to debut Fall 2019. Administration, faculty and staff collaborated to form the minor after students expressed a need for more sales-related curriculum, according to marketing…
The Hispanic Business Student Association hope to partner with other clubs to share their mission
In business administration sophomore Nicholas Perez’s hometown of La Mirada, California, he could see a person of just about any race or ethnicity anywhere in his neighborhood. After arriving in San Luis Obispo for Week of Welcome (WOW), Perez felt…
Reducing $28,000 to $50: Students resolve low-income tax claims
In Fall 2018, the LITC had 28 active clients, closed 10 cases and had $85,435 of liabilities reduced.
Cal Poly places in top five at National Collegiate Sales Competition
Business administration Alexis Anderson was the first Cal Poly student to make it to the championship round.
Meet the candidates for ASI 2018-2019
Get to know this year’s ASI Presidential and Board of Directors candidates.
Mayor Harmon works to improve town and gown relations
Three months into her term in office, Mayor Heidi Harmon is working to strengthen the city’s relationship with students.