Original Source: KSBY
Reporter: Kaitlyn Le
Date: Feb 03, 2026
Link: https://www.ksby.com/san-luis-obispo/26-cal-poly-students-honored-at-california-state-capitol
Twenty-six Cal Poly students were honored Feb. 2 at the California State Capitol for national achievements in academics, research and student leadership. The students were recognized in the California State Assembly and Senate as part of Cal Poly’s 12th annual legislative showcase.
Senior architecture major and president of Cal Poly Rose Float, Aubrey Goings, represented her team after it won the Sweepstakes Award, the Rose Parade’s top honor, at the 2026 Rose Parade. Goings said the award reflected the teamwork behind the student-built float, marking the first Sweepstakes win for the Cal Poly universities.
Students recognized came from across Cal Poly’s six academic colleges: College of Liberal Arts; College of Architecture and Environmental Design; College of Engineering, Bailey College of Science and Mathematics; College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Services; and Orfalea College of Business. Three additional students represented Cal Poly Maritime Academy in Vallejo.