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two female and a male graduate walking through the Rose Garden

Commencement PSA Roundup: Eliminating Hazards, Biodegradable Confetti, Graduation Photo Sites

Working tirelessly behind the scenes, the staff at Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is transforming The University Quad from a spot of tranquil study to a colorful stage for the pomp and circumstance of Commencement at Cal Poly Pomona. The team is not only entrusted to maintain the beauty of the location, but also the safety of the thousands of graduates and their guests. For months, ...

Office of Academic Innovation staff pose during the 10-year anniversary.

Student Innovation Idea Labs Celebrates a Decade of Creativity and Entrepreneurship

The Student Innovation Idea Labs (SIIL) recently celebrated a milestone 10 years in the making. The 10-Year Anniversary Celebration, held on April 24 at the Maker Studio, brought together students, alumni, staff, faculty, and community partners to honor a decade of student-powered innovation, entrepreneurship, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Yao Olive Li, director of Student Innovation ...

Male graduate with his arms outstretched as he crosses the commencement stage.

��ɫ�� Prepares to Celebrate the Class of 2025

When Samuel Kala was looking to transfer from Pasadena City College in 2022, he knew Cal Poly Pomona was the only university for him. His advisor warned him not to put all his eggs in the Bronco basket, but Kala didn’t take that advice, believing he would get into the one university he had his heart set on. “I told her I was going to get in,” Kala said. “I was so ...

Bronco Community Invited to Review Draft EIR Related to Campus Master Plan

The Cal Poly Pomona campus community is invited to review and comment on the draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Campus Master Plan update. The EIR is a technical document informing the public about potential impacts projects may have on the physical environment. The draft EIR review and comment period will run from May 7 to June 20. Draft EIR documents and instructions for ...

Graduating Doctoral Student Helps Restore the Monumental Legacy of MLK on Campus

More than three decades ago, Black students at Cal Poly Pomona planted a eucalyptus tree in the Quad outside of Building 6 and placed a bronze plaque at its base as a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. It was a memorable way to honor the slain civil rights leader and celebrate his January federal holiday, but also a way for the students to leave a lasting tribute to King’s legacy and ...

Cal Poly Pomona piglets at the LA County Fair.

Join us for Cal Poly Pomona Day at the LA County Fair

Come celebrate Cal Poly Pomona Day on Saturday, May 3, at the LA County Fair! Students, faculty, staff and alumni can get discounted admission tickets for $14.50 for Cal Poly Pomona Day at https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/32824927/cal-poly-pomona-may-11th-admission-pomona-la-county-fair-groupsspecial-promotions. They are encouraged to wear their green and gold Cal Poly Pomona gear and ...

College of Engineering Hall of Famer to Receive Honorary Doctorate

Like a lot of children born in the 1960s, Mike Huggins grew up hearing about the space race, enamored with the push to put a man on moon. His early love for building and flying model rockets turned out to be a launching pad of sorts for his career. “I feel very lucky to have spent most of my 40-year career working on rockets,” said Huggins (’85, aerospace engineer). His ...

Veteran Congresswoman Grace Napolitano to Receive Honorary Doctorate

Life moves at a bit of a slower pace these days for Congresswoman Grace Napolitano. Napolitano once spent her days in meetings and hearings, traveling weekly between Washington, D.C., and California. But after nearly four decades in public office, the veteran lawmaker opted to not seek reelection and 2024 and retire in January. “I am enjoying sleeping in and not having to travel,” ...

MDPR student team members (from left to right) Yesina Dorado, Veilinda Rusli and Kristie Leung, representing and accepting the awards on behalf of ASI at the ADDY Awards.

ASI Rewarded for Creative Marketing Campaigns with 10 Addy Awards

The Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) recently was recognized for creative excellence at the 2025 American Advertising Federation Awards—also known as the ADDYs. Held at the historic Life Arts Center in Riverside the March 21 ceremony celebrated the outstanding marketing achievements of both industry professionals and students across the Inland Empire. Made up of talented student creatives ...

Outstanding Advisors for 2024-25 Recognized

Cal Poly Pomona honored the 2024-25 Outstanding Advisors for their dedication to student success at an annual awards reception on April 22. The awards recognized faculty and staff advisors, advising programs and partners, and the Elizabeth Guevara-Laxamana Advising Champion Award. Outstanding Advisor Awardees Outstanding Faculty Advisors: Fatheema Subhan, Nutrition and Food Science / ...

Faculty and Staff attend the 2024 summer conference.

Summer Conference Offers Faculty and Staff Opportunity to Reimagine Education with AI

The Office of Academic Innovation will host its annual summer conference welcoming faculty and staff from Cal Poly Pomona and beyond to explore the theme, “The AI-Driven Future of Higher Education and Work.” This two-day conference event, set for June 4-5, invites educators to engage in critical conversations at the intersection of artificial intelligence, pedagogy, and workforce ...

Composite photo of the Tarantula Nebula by the Chandra X-ray Observatory.

Physics and Astronomy Professor Provides Insights on Birth & Death of Stars

In June 2024, The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series published the article “T-ReX: The Tarantula-Revealed by X-Rays,” which provided the most extensive dataset and analysis of the most detailed X-ray observations ever gathered on a spectacular stellar nursery. Matthew Povich, professor and chair of Physics and Astronomy, was the coordinating author. In an unusual twist, the ...

Graduates celebrate during the College of Environmental Design commencement ceremony.

Cal Poly Pomona Recognized for Student Access & Grad Earnings in New Carnegie Classification

Cal Poly Pomona is named an Opportunity College and University – Higher Access, Higher Earnings in the new Student Access and Earnings Carnegie Classification published this month by the Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education. This new classification, published April 24, highlights how well universities help students succeed and graduate to higher earnings than ...

Chef Kris Arguin at the Halal Station in Centerpointe

Chef Kristopher Arguin Takes Diners on a Culinary World Tour

Strolling through Centerpointe, diners are hit by a wave of aromas from around the world, from South American-inspired burrito bowls to Japanese sushi to Italian pizza. For Executive Chef Kristopher Arguin and his team, who are always in the kitchen working on perfecting their next dish, serving up a sampling of cuisines from around the globe is a labor of love. A lifelong passion for ...

Budget Update: VSIP to Save $13.4 Million, Helping Reduce Budget Gap

In January, Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26 (FY25-26) included a $375 million cut to the California State University. Cal Poly Pomona’s proportionate share of that reduction is $18.3 million. Combined with a structural, on-going budget gap of $24.5 million due to increasing operating costs, financial aid and compensation increases for personnel, the ...

Walkability and Urban Sprawls: How Jayvion Campbell Weaves Art and Accessibility into Architecture

Art has always been part of Jayvion Campbell’s agenda. College, however, was not. Campbell grew up with a passion for art and creativity flowing through him, but his dream of becoming an animator was quickly dismissed by his parents. Campbell, however, was not ready to let go. “I thought,” he said, “maybe we can strike a balance.” That's how Campbell found ...

'Cultivation Celebration' to Showcase Student Innovation and Community Resilience

Cal Poly Pomona’s student-run greenhouse is opening its doors to the public on Sunday, April 27, for “Cultivation Celebration,” an immersive, hands-on event that explores how gardens can grow more than food by cultivating knowledge, community and environmental resilience. Hosted at the Cal Poly Pomona Nursery and Farm Store from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the event is produced by ...

��ɫ�� Provides Fertile Ground Where Humans and Nature Thrive

The Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies continues to demonstrate how sustainability, education and community can thrive together, offering a dedicated space that supports the environment while advancing academics, research and leadership development. Here are some activities and events worth noting. ‘The Center’: Open House and Oral History On Friday, April 25, the Lyle Center ...

Juan Nunez holds a guitar at the Japanese Garden on campus.

Graduate and Fellow Broncos Set the Stage for Indie Musicians to Shine

Inspiration can come from any experience. Just ask Juan Nuñez. The music industry studies senior didn’t just see a job selling merchandise at the Coachella Music Festival in 2022 as a paying gig with the chance to see artists he admired perform as a bonus. It also provided an opportunity to learn about the inner workings of what it takes to run a major music festival. “It was ...

Charisma, Determination Key to Success for Hospitality Graduate

Ryan Perez utilizes his strong presence and a voice that resonates to lead his team at Hyatt Regency, ensuring that every hotel guest enjoys an experience that is as seamless and stress-free as possible. The hospitality senior has a natural charisma and easy flow when it comes to getting things done, but those qualities did not come to him overnight. As a C student and marching band kid ...