Great Grads
7 Members of Class of ’26 Ready Day One for Commencement and Beyond
Commencement is the most exciting weekend of the year for students, families, faculty and administrators. On its eve, Cal Poly highlights a select group who represent some of the best and brightest members of the Class of 2026. The four men and three women each represent one of the university’s six colleges and the Cal Poly Maritime Academy. This year, we spotlight how their education and extracurriculars have prepared them as Ready Day One individuals: confident, mature and eager to take the next step in their lives.
- Marc Cabeliza, College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
- Nico Julia, College of Liberal Arts
- Rebeka Moges, Bailey College of Science and Mathematics
- John O’Donnell, College of Engineering
- Tyler Venator, Cal Poly Maritime Academy
- Lily Wade, College of Architecture and Environmental Design
- Alexis Wong, Orfalea College of Business
Read More About Our Great Grads
Campus Health and Wellbeing (CH&W)
CH&W Earns LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader Designation
CH&W has been named an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. CH&W is the first student health center within the California State University system to receive the designation, which comes after a thorough review of its inclusive policies and practices utilizing HRC’s Healthcare Equality Index, among the nation's foremost benchmarking surveys evaluating healthcare facilities for their equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. For more information about the Healthcare Equality Index, visit the HRC website.
Cal Poly Maritime Academy
Solano Campus Hosts Western Regional Collegiate Wind Competition
Cal Poly Maritime Academy hosted the Western Regional Collegiate Wind Competition from May 10–12, challenging student teams from universities across the country to test and present renewable energy solutions and highlighting the growing role universities play in preparing the future clean energy workforce. Participants were charged with applying engineering, project management and communication skills in real-world wind energy scenarios tied to the rapidly evolving renewable energy sector, giving them hands-on experience balancing technical performance with project planning, design communication and community outreach.
Learn More About the Competition
University Communications and Marketing (UCM)
Updates to the Cal Poly Report Summer Schedule
In order to align with the university’s transition to semesters, UCM has approved new dates for the Cal Poly Report:
- Today’s Cal Poly Report (June 10) is the last issue of the 2025-26 Academic Year.
- The summer Cal Poly Report will be published on July 15.
- The first Cal Poly Report on the 2026-27 Academic Year will be published on Aug. 19.
More details about updates to the Cal Poly Report submission process will be provided in the fall.
Office of the President and Office of the Provost
More Than 70 Faculty Members Promoted or Awarded Tenure
President Jeffrey D. Armstrong and Provost and Executive Vice President Al Liddicoat have announced the promotion of 49 faculty members and the award of tenure to 28 faculty members effective in the 2026-27 academic year. The promotions include 25 to the academic rank of professor or librarian and 24 to the rank of associate professor. Armstrong and Liddicoat extend their congratulations and appreciation to those faculty members receiving promotion and/or tenure.
Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
SEMSA Honors Employees with Awards at Inaugural Summit
Four outstanding staff members were honored with awards at the SEMSA Summit on May 28. Three staff members received the 2026 Chandler Community and Collaboration Awards for their dedication to student success including: Ian Wallace of Counseling Services at Cal Poly Maritime Academy, Vicky Myers within the Office of the Registrar in San Luis Obispo and Jessica Lipsit within ASI in San Luis Obispo. Additionally, the inaugural Mudita Award was presented to Linda Ortiz, recognizing her commitment to uplifting others and celebrating colleagues’ achievements. Congratulations to all honorees for their exceptional contributions!
Learn More About the Chandler Awards
Employee and Organization Development
June Staff Learning Community (SLC): Employee Tuition Fee Waiver Program
Join the SLC from 11:10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 17 for a presentation on the Fee Waiver Program. This informative session will provide an overview of the CSU Tuition Fee Waiver Program, a valuable educational benefit available to many eligible Cal Poly faculty and staff. Participants will learn about eligibility requirements, application procedures, key deadlines and program guidelines, as well as options for transferring the benefit to eligible family members. Whether you are exploring the program for yourself or supporting others in understanding this benefit, this session will help you make the most of this educational opportunity.
Student Affairs
Campus and Community Members Gather for Learn by Doing Good Awards
The Center for Service in Action celebrated the 2026 Learn by Doing Good Awards by recognizing students, faculty, staff, organizations and community partners that exemplify Cal Poly’s commitment to service and experiential learning. Honorees were recognized for work spanning public health, emergency preparedness, bilingual STEM education, wildlife rehabilitation, student wellbeing, accessibility, advocacy and community partnerships, demonstrating the many ways Cal Poly community members create meaningful impact both on and off campus. Together, this year’s awardees showcased how Learn by Doing extends beyond the classroom to strengthen communities across the Central Coast and beyond.
See the List of 2026 Award Recipients
Office of the President
Alumnus and NASA Astronaut Victor Glover to Speak June 15
Ticketholders: Doors open at 6:45 p.m. All tickets must be scanned by 7:15 p.m. Any unclaimed seats after that time will be released to attendees waiting in the line for livestream seating.
Livestream/Overflow Seating: A livestream of the event will be available in Spanos Theatre on a first-come, first-served basis. Those interested should line up outside the Cal Poly Ticket Office beginning at 6:30 p.m. Attendees in the livestream line may be admitted to the main event if seats become available.
The livestream will also be available online. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS)
Cal Poly Opens 37 Parking Spaces at Poly Canyon Village
This week, TAPS will complete restriping of street parking along Poly Canyon Village (PCV) Inside Loop, resulting in 37 new parallel parking spaces available to any valid permit holder. These new spaces join the existing nine 20-minute permit spaces and 12 state vehicle spaces already in the PCV Inside Loop. The restriping is part of an ongoing effort to review parking configurations and identify opportunities to increase available parking where feasible. Prior to the PCV updates, TAPS increased staff parking capacity in the Transportation lot from 14 to 52 spaces.
Associated Students, Inc.
Sign Up for Youth Swim Lesson Programs
ASI’s 2026 summer aquatics programs offer fun, safe instruction for all skill levels in the Cal Poly Recreation Center Pool. Registration is open now through ASI Access, and spots fill quickly. Programs include Youth Small Group Lessons (ages 4–16), Pre-Swim Family Lessons for infants, toddlers and guardians, and private lessons with personalized instruction. Sessions run June to August with weekday and weekend options available. Swim diapers are required for children ages 0–3. Refunds are only issued if a class is canceled and cannot be rescheduled.
Learn More on the ASI Aquatics Webpage
Office of the President
Save The Date: Fall Convocation
As you prepare for the end of the academic year and whatever endeavor summer holds for you, we ask that you mark your calendar for the annual Fall Convocation. In line with the new semester-based calendar, Convocation will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 17, in the Performing Arts Center. During the ceremony, we will hear updates from university leaders and acknowledge award-winning faculty and staff.
Human Resources
Common Human Resources System Will Be Implemented in 2027
Cal Poly will implement the California State University’s Common Human Resources System (CHRS) in May 2027. The systemwide platform will integrate human resources, benefits and payroll functions into a single system designed to improve efficiency, enhance reporting and provide a more consistent experience across CSU campuses. CHRS will affect faculty, staff and administrators who use HR-related services, including self-service functions, benefits, employment information and time and absence management. More information and resources, including training, will be available this summer. Questions may be directed to CHRS@calpoly.edu.
University Development and Alumni Engagement
Cal Poly Night with the San Francisco Giants is July 24
Join us for the third annual Cal Poly Night with the San Francisco Giants at 7:15 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Oracle Park! Cheer on the Giants as they take on the Los Angeles Angels and receive a limited-edition Cal Poly x Giants hat, included with every ticket purchased through our exclusive link. This event sells out every year. Gather your crew and secure your tickets today. We look forward to seeing you at the ballpark in your new Cal Poly gear!