Cal Poly Bailey College of Science and Mathematics

08/26/2026

Welcome to California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) new Liberal Studies students!

The launch of Cal Poly’s new pre-credential undergraduate teacher preparation program (Liberal Studies Bachelor’s Pathway Program) in partnership with Cuesta College took place Tuesday evening!

The program offers students the opportunity to take evening Cal Poly courses on the Cuesta campus and online, along with school-based field experience each term, to accommodate working students.

Emphasizing early-childhood and elementary education, the program develops educators who can meet the region’s growing demand for qualified teachers. Graduates earn a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies, providing a strong foundation for the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential!

To learn more, visit the following links: https://ucm.calpoly.edu/news/cal-poly-expands-regional-degree-pathways-cuesta-and-allan-hancock-colleges

https://liberalstudies.calpoly.edu/liberal-studies-transfer-pathways

https://slochamber.org/member-news-cal-poly-and-cuesta-college-to-launch-liberal-studies-bachelors-pathway-program-for-future-educators/

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo School of Education

08/21/2026

Yesterday, we gave a warm welcome to our incoming Bailey College Students!

As part of the new student welcome orientation, students heard from Dean Wendt and a student panel he hosted with four Bailey College Student Ambassadors. The Ambassadors shared insights about what to expect, encouraged new students to join clubs and activities, and offered other helpful advice!

We’re looking forward to the start of another amazing year with our new Mustangs!

Cal Poly The Bailey College of Science and Math Ambassadors

08/20/2026

With the school year around the corner and new semesters set to launch next week, we welcomed our new class of Bailey College students today!

Greetings, incoming Bailey College students, and enjoy your new adventures!

COSAM Ambassadors California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) Cal Poly Parent and Family Programs

08/18/2026

Cal Poly CP Biological Sciences research on bird populations has appeared in the Los Angeles Times!

Check out the latest on the decline of 3 billion birds worldwide and what research led by Professor Clint Francis, student Eva Moylan and postdoc Sarah Jennings is revealing.

Story here:

Bird multitudes are slipping away on a global scale, but a new study offers hope for how we can make life easier for them.

08/13/2026

The Halter Ranch Conservation Scholars program (HARCS) offers Cal Poly students hands-on training for careers in conservation. Learn more here about how HARCS develops professional skills and prepares students for future leadership, as well as how you can help support the program!

Story here: https://bailey.calpoly.edu/research/undergraduate-research/halter-ranch-conservation-scholars

And check out an alumni profile on Reed Kenny, the program leader here: https://alumni.calpoly.edu/news/rooted-cal-poly-alum-reed-kenny-returns-faculty

08/12/2026

08/11/2026

Cal Poly recently was named by EDsmart among the Top 3 for "Best West Coast Marine Biology Colleges for 2026" along with UC San Diego and UCLA.

EdSmart, a resource for data-driven college rankings, program guides, and affordability research, used criteria for its marine biology higher education list that assessed: 1) program completion 2) affordability 3) student support 4) career outcomes.

The ranking credited Cal Poly's Learn by Doing approach and high median earnings compared to peer campuses among the highlights.

For more info, go to: https://www.edsmart.org/best-colleges-universities/west-coast/marine-biology/

Cal Poly Center for Coastal and Marine Sciences

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly)

08/10/2026

The California State University spotlight includes Cal Poly/Bailey College representation in The Fulbright Program!

Among them, Dr. Jasmine Nation (pictured, far left) will be "working with Universidad del Bío-Bío in Concepción, Chile, to co-teach graduate courses, mentor teacher researchers and support cross-cultural science education. Focusing her work on place-based education, Nation will help develop a culturally responsive science curriculum connected to students’ everyday experiences, such as car safety design learning activities for high school students who are about to obtain drivers’ licenses or STEM design projects related to the story elementary school students are reading."

Check out the latest here: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/news/Pages/CSU-Students-and-Faculty-Receive-Prestigious-Fulbright-Awards-for-2026-27.aspx

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo School of Education California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly)

07/29/2026

Build career-readiness skills, connect with fellow transfers and allies, and jumpstart your internship search with tips, tools and support from Career Services.

Transfer Career Readiness Day takes place Friday, Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Bonderson (Bldg 197) and the Advanced Technology Lab Lobby (Building 7).

See the flyer for more details!

07/29/2026

Save the Date: Cal Poly's annual Pier Open House will be held Oct. 10 this fall.

Guests will have the opportunity to view tiny marine species through microscopes and learn about whale migrations. Interactive displays will offer insights into local marine environments and scientific studies conducted by Cal Poly researchers and students on protection of Morro Bay’s ecosystem, sustaining local fisheries, mapping ocean currents and much more.

More details to come!