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Original Source: Cal Poly



Date: November 13, 2025



Link: <a href="https://www.calpoly.edu/news/cal-poly-celebrates-groundbreaking-lynda-and-stewart-resnick-student-success-center">https://www.calpoly.edu/news/cal-poly-celebrates-groundbreaking-lynda-and-stewart-resnick-student-success-center</a>



Cal Poly celebrated the groundbreaking of the Lynda and Stewart Resnick Student Success Center on Thursday, Nov. 13, marking the start of construction on a transformative new facility designed to expand student support and connect students to the resources they need to thrive. 



“The Lynda and Stewart Resnick Student Success Center will serve as a hub for student achievement, helping every Mustang find their place, purpose and pathway to success,” said Cal Poly President Jeffrey D. Armstrong.



Located on campus at the corner of North Perimeter Road and Village Drive, the 36,000-square-foot, three-story facility will be named after global philanthropists and entrepreneurs Lynda and Stewart Resnick, co-owners of The Wonderful Company. The naming honors The Wonderful Company’s $20 million lead gift to the center and the Resnicks’ decades-long commitment to empowering students through education in California’s Central Valley.

Cal Poly Celebrates Groundbreaking of Lynda and Stewart Resnick Student Success Center

Original Source: The Tribune



Reporter: Sadie Dittenber



Date: November 20, 2025



Link: <a href="https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/education/cal-poly-university/article313000965.html">https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/education/cal-poly-university/article313000965.html</a>



For the third consecutive year, Cal Poly ranked as the top masters-level university in the nation for study abroad offerings.



 According to the latest rankings from the Institute of International Education, Cal Poly had nearly 1,200 students study abroad during the 2023-24 academic year — the highest number out of any other masters-level university analyzed by the organization.

Cal Poly is Best in the Nation for Study Abroad, Report Finds

Original Source: Mustang News



Reporter: Lauren Quijano and Ashley Strain



Date: December 4, 2025



Link: <a href="https://mustangnews.net/cal-poly-partnerships-local-colleges/">https://mustangnews.net/cal-poly-partnerships-local-colleges/</a>



Cal Poly’s 2+2 program will expand to include liberal studies at Cuesta College and business administration at Allan Hancock College beginning in fall 2026, opening more degree options across the region, according to a Cal Poly&nbsp;<a href="https://ucm.calpoly.edu/news/cal-poly-expands-regional-degree-pathways-cuesta-and-allan-hancock-colleges">press release</a>. Cal Poly launched its first 2+2 pathway last year with a single sociology cohort at Allan Hancock College.



The expanded offerings aim to increase regional access to Cal Poly degrees by allowing students to complete lower-division coursework at partner colleges before finishing upper-division classes through Cal Poly. The model is designed to support local students, working adults and those who need flexible schedules by using evening classes taught in-person and online.&nbsp;

Cal Poly Expands 2+2 Pathway to Include New Degree Options at Cuesta College and Allan Hancock College

Original Source: Mustang News



Reporter: Jeremy Garza



Date: December 4, 2025



Link: <a href="https://mustangnews.net/ai-factory-cal-poly-nvidia/">https://mustangnews.net/ai-factory-cal-poly-nvidia/</a>



Cal Poly is opening a $3 million AI Factory on campus that uses four supercomputing systems from NVIDIA, a California hardware company. Students and staff will have access to advanced computing resources found on only a few campuses nationwide, without the usual cost barriers.



“[The AI Factory] is going to be really transformational and unlike anything else in the [Cal State system],” Noyce School director Chris Lupo said at Cal Poly’s AI Convening. “This will place Cal Poly in a leadership position and think beyond tools like Chat GPT.”



The funding for the facility comes from Cal Poly’s&nbsp;<a href="https://mustangnews.net/noyce-school-of-applied-computing-receives-60-million-donation/">Noyce School of Applied Computing</a>, an interdisciplinary school that houses electrical engineering, computer science and software engineering. The investment covers installation, configuration, hardware, software licensing, enterprise support, training and technical consulting, according to university spokesperson Keegan Koberl.

Cal Poly to Build $3M AI Factory with NVIDIA Partnership

Original Source: The Tribune



Reporter: Sadie Dittenber



Date: December 11, 2025



Link: <a href="https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/education/cal-poly-university/article313555860.html">https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/education/cal-poly-university/article313555860.html</a>



Cal Poly saw the highest enrollment in what appears to be university history this year, with more than 23,000 students flocking to the San Luis Obispo campus in September. According to data released by the CSU, Cal Poly enrolled a total of 23,245 students in fall 2025 — a 1.8% increase over the 22,842 students who enrolled in 2024.



More than 85% of the enrolled students were California residents, the dashboard said. About 96% were undergraduates, while 4% were graduate or postbaccalaureate students. Over the last decade, the university gained more than 2,300 students, according to the data.

Cal Poly Sees Highest Enrollment in University History. See the Data

Original Source: Cal Poly UCM



Reporter: Stephanie Zombek



Date: December 12, 2025



Link: <a href="https://ucm.calpoly.edu/news/surface22-earns-top-prize-cal-poly-entrepreneurs-annual-startup-launch-weekend">https://ucm.calpoly.edu/news/surface22-earns-top-prize-cal-poly-entrepreneurs-annual-startup-launch-weekend</a> 



SAN LUIS OBISPO — Surface22, a team building titanium cutting boards designed to reduce microplastics in home kitchens and the culinary industry, won Cal Poly Entrepreneurs’ (CPE) annual Startup Launch Weekend.



Held over 54 hours on Nov. 14-16 at the Cal Poly Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s (CIE) HotHouse in downtown San Luis Obispo, the event brought together students from across the university for a fast-paced experience in idea development, customer discovery and startup formation. Participants formed teams Friday evening and worked through the weekend to prepare final pitches to panel of judges on Sunday night.



Seventy-two student participants worked beside mentors, engaged in market research and refined concepts under tight deadlines. The weekend allowed students to explore entrepreneurship in a fast-paced environment while networking with founders and industry experts.

Surface22 Earns Top Prize at Cal Poly Entrepreneurs’ Annual Startup Launch Weekend

Getting around campus just got easier. This fall, Cal Poly Public Safety launched a second Mustang Shuttle with a new route to improve convenience and reach more areas of campus.



The <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DPhMkn0ElMZ/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.instagram.com/p/DPhMkn0ElMZ/">new shuttle</a> operates on the same reliable schedule: the daytime shuttle runs from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and the evening shuttle runs from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. every day. The expansion doubles the number of shuttles running, with two during the day and two at night. It also introduces opposite-direction routes, with one shuttle traveling clockwise and the other counterclockwise. This change increases pickup frequency, adds new stops and helps riders get to their destinations more quickly.



The Mustang Shuttle is a free, ADA-accessible transportation option that connects Mustangs to key destinations across campus. Current daytime stops include the Kennedy Library, Dairy Science and Poultry units, Rose Float/Wine and Viticulture units, Poly Canyon Village at Vista Caballo, and the Performing Arts Center loop. The evening route expands to nine stops, adding popular locations such as the Recreation Center, Cerro Vista, University Union and multiple Poly Canyon Village stops.



To make catching a ride even easier, riders can now download the Mustang Shuttle app, available in the App Store and Google Play. The app allows users to track shuttle locations, view estimated arrival times and enjoy onboard Wi-Fi.



Since launching in 2021, Mustang Shuttle has become a key part of the campus transportation network, providing more than 121,000 rides. With this expansion, Public Safety aims to make campus travel faster, safer and more sustainable, one ride at a time.



For those traveling late or seeking added safety, Mustang Patrol continues to provide on-campus walking escorts Thursday through Saturday nights.

Person with a white backpack walking toward a green Mustang Shuttle bus on a sunny day.

More Routes, More Rides: Mustang Shuttle Expands This Fall

Original Source: Mustang News 



Reporter: Madeline Kuhns and Samantha Roach



Date: October 24, 2025



Link: <a href="https://mustangnews.net/cal-poly-kennedy-library-new-mural/">https://mustangnews.net/cal-poly-kennedy-library-new-mural/</a>



On June 16, 2023, the Kennedy Library shut down for renovations leaving students on campus without a go-to study place.&nbsp;



To celebrate the Sept. 15 re-opening, a ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Thursday, allowing guests to take self-guided tours and participate in a Q&amp;A session with the artists of the new mural featured in the lobby.&nbsp;



The ribbon-cutting highlighted the new “Grounds for Growth” mural created by local artists, Joshua Lawyer and MJ Lindo-Lawyer. The ceremony, taking place a month after the start of the school year, avoided the large beginning-of-year crowds flooding into the new building.

Large indoor mural featuring a woman’s face surrounded by vibrant flowers, leaves, and butterflies painted in bright colors across a blue background.

Kennedy Library Unveils New Mural in Official Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Original Source: edhat 



Reporter: Kathakali Nandi



Date: October 23, 2025



Link: <a href="https://www.edhat.com/news/cal-poly-launches-first-major-modular-housing-project-amid-housing-crunch/">https://www.edhat.com/news/cal-poly-launches-first-major-modular-housing-project-amid-housing-crunch/</a>



California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is set to add new student housing. Construction of the first major modular housing project started on October 22, 2025, <a href="https://www.calpoly.edu/newsletters/cal-poly-report/2025/10/22-cal-poly-report-october-22-2025" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the university said on its website</a>. 



The $1.2 billion housing program, part of a multi-phase housing plan, is expected to add more than 3,000 new beds in a suite-style design.



The residential units will be organized in three-bedroom suites, with each bedroom having double occupancy. Each suite will have two bathrooms and a shared living space. All buildings will include community spaces, study lounges, and kitchens.&nbsp;



The residence hall room and common spaces will be fabricated in an off-site factory and assembled on the campus. This modular construction plan reduces time and makes the project affordable and efficient,&nbsp;<a href="https://housing.calpoly.edu/future-housing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cal Poly said on its website</a>.&nbsp;

Color-coded site plan map showing proposed campus housing buildings labeled A through I, with roads, walkways, and landscaped areas around Klamath Road, Grand Avenue, and Mustang Way.

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