Recent News
History Professors and M.A. Student Awarded Fellowships
Apr 20, 2017
History Department professors Sarah Bridger and Kathleen Murphy and M.A. student Crystal Smith were recently awarded fellowships.
Political Science Professor Receives Voting Rights Fellowship
Apr 19, 2017
The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), the nation's leading science-based policy advocacy organization, awarded associate professor of political science Michael Latner its Voting Rights Kendall Fellowship.
Beloved Music Professor Retires After 34 Years
Apr 19, 2017
After 34 years at Cal Poly, Thomas Davies, beloved member of the Music Department, retired in June 2017.
Hundreds Attend Unite Cal Poly Event
Apr 10, 2017
Hundreds of Cal Poly students, faculty and staff attended Unite Cal Poly, the university’s inaugural Celebration of Inclusivity and Diversity.
Three CLA Students to Represent Cal Poly in CSU Research Competition
Apr 6, 2017
Cal Poly will host the 31st Annual CSU Research Competition April 28-29. The competition is held to promote excellence in undergraduate and graduate scholarly research and creative activity by recognizing outstanding student accomplishments throughout the 23 campuses of the California State University. Three students from the College of Liberal Arts will represent Cal Poly at the competition.
Cal Poly Mock Trial Team Earns Bid to Compete at National Championship
Apr 5, 2017
The Cal Poly Mock Trial Team earned a bid to compete at the American Mock Trial Association National Championship Tournament in Los Angeles on April 21-23. This is the first-time Cal Poly has earned a spot in the prestigious national tournament.
Cal Poly Students Honored by Lawmakers at State Capitol
Apr 5, 2017
Twenty Cal Poly students, including three from the College of Liberal Arts, were recognized for their awards and other accomplishments by state lawmakers on the floors of the state Assembly and Senate in Sacramento on Monday, Feb. 13.
Cal Poly Team Wins Grand Prize at TAGA
Mar 28, 2017
A team of students from Cal Poly’s Graphic Design Department won the Grand Prize Award at the Technical Association of Graphic Arts (TAGA) Annual Technical Conference held March 19 – 22 in Houston.
Alumna Working for Rights of Homeless
Mar 28, 2017
Alexa Arndt (Political Science ‘15) is currently a second-year law student at Villanova University School of Law. She is putting her political science education to work on behalf of the homeless and those living in poverty with the hopes of becoming a public defender. Arndt has already worked with a number of reputable organizations including the New York Legal Assistance Group, Homeless Advocacy Project and the Philadelphia Defender Association.
Two CLA Athletes Named to All-BigSky Conference First Team
Mar 21, 2017
Two CLA athletes were named to the All-BigSky Conference First Team in the fall.