Cal Poly Alumni

10/09/2026

Cal Poly has been putting Learn by Doing into practice for 125 years, and the possibilities continue to grow. 🌱

Explore recent milestones and what's ahead:
https://alumni.calpoly.edu/125-years-progress-and-pride

Here are just a few highlights:
🌙 Alumnus Victor Glover piloted Artemis II and has now returned to Cal Poly to inspire future Mustangs.

🐎 In 2025, eleven Cal Poly Athletics teams won Big West championships, earning the university its second Commissioner’s Cup.

⚓ The official integration of Cal Poly Maritime Academy united more than 250,000 alumni worldwide.

🏆 Cal Poly continues to earn national recognition, including rankings from TIME, U.S. News & World Report and Forbes.

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10/05/2026

What a great lunch celebrating Cal Poly families during Mustang Family Weekend! 🐎

Thank you to all the parents, supporters and students who joined us for Legacy Lunch last Friday. We loved seeing generations of Mustangs come together and celebrate their shared Cal Poly connection. 💚💛

10/01/2026

Make a difference for Cal Poly students, one gift at a time. 💚 💛

Current crowdfunding campaigns support student emergency grants, cultural student organizations, club sports, performing arts, hands-on engineering projects and more. Every gift goes directly to the project you choose, helping students learn and thrive.

Explore the current projects and make an impact on student success today: https://crowdfund.calpoly.edu/

09/29/2026

That No. 1 feeling. 🏆 Cal Poly has been named the No. 1 overall master’s-level university in the West by U.S. News and World Report for the fourth consecutive year and the No. 1 public regional university for the 34th time.

Just another reason to be .

Learn more about the rankings at: https://ucm.calpoly.edu/news/cal-poly-again-named-best-west-2027-us-news-world-report-rankings

09/24/2026

Homecoming was a blast! 💥 Thanks to all the who came out to reconnect and cheer on the Mustangs. 💛 💚

09/22/2026

A little Cal Poly love from alum Mike Krukow. 🐎

The longtime Giants broadcaster and former MLB pitcher shared memories from his time on campus and why Cal Poly still holds a special place for him. 💚💛

Legendary San Francisco Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow explains his "Harvard of the West" nickname for Cal Poly.

09/21/2026

Cal Poly Universities' Rose Parade tradition continues! 🌹

The 2027 float, "Soaring as One," carries forward a tradition that generations of Cal Poly students have helped build.

Created in collaboration with Cal Poly Pomona, this year's float will feature flying and flightless birds coming together in a celebration of inclusion and belonging.

Since the universities began collaborating in 1949, students have earned 63 Rose Parade awards.

Cal Poly Rose Float

09/17/2026

Week of Welcome has been part of the Cal Poly experience for generations. From first-day nerves to new friendships, here’s a look back at a few WOW memories throughout the years.

What do you remember most from your WOW? Share your class year and memory in the comments — and add a photo for a future WOW flashback. 🐎

Learn more about WOW's history and see more photos here: https://alumni.calpoly.edu/news/wow-where-mustang-memories-begin

Images 1, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 10 courtesy of the University Archives Digital Collection
California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly)

09/16/2026

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Cal Poly Alumni - Latinx Community at ¡Viva Los Mustangs! 💚💛

Join fellow alumni at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 for a pre-match reception with refreshments, appetizers and alumni swag before cheering on Cal Poly Men's Soccer vs. Cal Baptist.

Tickets are $10 and space is limited. Register at https://alumni.calpoly.edu/events/cal-poly-alumni-latinx-community-viva-los-mustangs-reception-0

09/11/2026

☎️🏈 Homecoming is calling, and so is your game day bag. 🐎

Join us next Saturday for the Mustang Corral BBQ and to watch Cal Poly Football vs. University of San Diego.

Tickets are available at https://alumni.calpoly.edu/events/cal-poly-homecoming-celebration-2026 and include reserved seating and a clear alumni crossbody bag, while supplies last.

We’ll see you there! 🏈