Joshua Hardy

Eileen and Michael Considine President鈥檚 Scholar

Joshua Hardy

Major: Business Administration/Computer Information Systems

College of Business Administration

Activities: Family time; motorcycle riding; fishing; traveling; exercise

In 2017, Joshua Hardy made the life-changing decision to join the U.S. Marine Corps, which he credits for teaching him self-sufficiency, responsibility and leadership. Through his active-duty career as a Data Systems Administrator, he managed secure systems, led training exercises, and mentored fellow service members, leading to his desire to continue learning in the IT field. As a father of two, Joshua balances the demands of school and family with determination, supported by his wife, whom he calls his greatest role model. “With her support and dedication to school in her own field, we have been able to accomplish more than I ever dreamed of. We work as a team to give our kids the best opportunities possible,” he reflects. Joshua is grateful to Cal Poly Pomona for offering resources such as scholarships and programs that allow students to thrive. Looking ahead, he envisions building a career as a senior systems administrator while continuing to build a meaningful life with his family, one that combines professional achievement with his love of the outdoors.