Cal Poly Alumni

08/28/2026

🏆 Cal Poly has been ranked No. 10 among public universities and No. 38 overall in the nation in TIME Magazine’s inaugural America’s Best Colleges 2026-2027 list! 🎉

TIME’s new rankings recognize excellence in student outcomes, learning environment and attractiveness, placing Cal Poly among the top 40 of 500 public and private universities ranked in the nation.

🔗 Learn more about the ranking at https://alumni.calpoly.edu/news/cal-poly-ranks-among-nations-top-10-public-universities-times-inaugural-americas-best-colleges

08/27/2026

Happy National Dog Day! 🐾

Today we're celebrating the four-legged friends who have been part of the Cal Poly journey, from student days to alumni life.

Show us your pups in the comments!

08/24/2026

And just like that, a new academic year begins. 🐎 ⚓️

Wishing all Cal Poly students a great start to the year. Your alumni community is cheering you on!

08/21/2026

Some places stay with us because of the people we shared them with. 💚💛

Here’s to the Cal Poly community that continues long after graduation. Tag your people in the comments! 🐎

08/18/2026

For Capt. Anne McIntyre, Cal Poly Maritime Academy was the start of a lifelong connection to the water. ⚓️

A two-time Maritime alum ('88, '13), McIntyre built a distinguished career in the maritime industry, becoming the first woman pilot on Oregon's Columbia River. She now continues to stay connected to the academy through student mentoring and alumni involvement.

Learn more about her path from cadet to captain: https://alumni.calpoly.edu/news/meet-cal-poly-maritime-alum-capt-anne-mcintyre

08/13/2026

Homecoming 2026 tickets are now on sale! 🎉 🏈

Join fellow alumni and the Cal Poly community on Saturday, Sept. 19, as the Mustangs take on the University of San Diego.

Mustang Corral BBQ: 2:30 p.m.
Kickoff: 5 p.m.

Each ticket includes reserved seating in the alumni section and a limited-edition clear crossbody bag, while supplies last.

Get tickets: https://alumni.calpoly.edu/events/cal-poly-homecoming-celebration-2026

Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly)

08/11/2026

Move-In and WOW mark the start of something special. 💚💛

Here's to the moments where the Mustang journey begins!

08/07/2026

Danielle Bonnet (Chemistry, '16) is bringing science to life through neon art.

Recently featured on CBS's Mission Unstoppable, a program encouraging young girls to explore STEM fields, Danielle shared the science behind creating neon signs, blending her biochemistry background with neon artistry.

Danielle credits Cal Poly’s Learn by Doing approach as part of what helped her get where she is today. Her work is a bright example of what’s possible when science and art come together.

08/05/2026

The Grand Avenue entrance, throughout the years. 🐎

This entrance has welcomed generations of Mustangs to the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo campus.

Do you remember your first time passing through?

Images 2 and 3: 1979
Image 4: circa 1945
Courtesy of University Archives Photograph Collection

08/03/2026