impact magazine 2026
Message from the Dean
One of the joys of my new role has been meeting alumni from across the college. As a professor, I watched students grow over the course of a few years. As dean, I have the privilege of seeing where those journeys lead.
Again and again, I hear similar threads in their Cal Poly stories: learning through experience, tackling unfamiliar problems and connecting ideas with practice and with people. Together they describe a liberal arts education shaped by Cal Poly's polytechnic identity.
Features
Making Sense of Semesters
Two interns worked with CLA Advising to share important semester-conversion updates, tailored to meeting their peers' needs.
Learning Her Way Forward
Lynn Davis journeyed from teacher to tech leader to artist, all thanks to Learn by Doing.
The Art of Making it Happen
Nine student artists produced their own community-facing art exhibition, blending art and entrepreneurship.
Updates
Faculty Spotlight
Learn how faculty from across disciplines are centering Latinx/e histories, identities and communities.
