For college students, balancing classes, work, family, and more, all while keeping mental health in check, is not an easy task. For students who are the first in their families to attend college, their journey can be even more challenging when parents and guardians are not familiar with the college enrollment process and the expectations of college students. CPP supports its first-gen community through the I Am First Campaign, led by the Office of Student Success, Equity, and Innovation. The goals of “I Am First” are to create a visibility campaign for those who identify as first-gen and to provide those students with faculty/staff mentorships. Part of the campaign …

As of the Fall 2023 semester, Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises Dining Services has taken a significant step toward inclusivity and diversity by offering fresh, locally sourced halal meals at Centerpointe‘s global station every day. Halal, derived from Islamic teachings in the Quran, translates to “permissible” in English, and adheres to specific guidelines in the production and handling of food. The initiative to introduce the halal station at Centerpointe began with concerns voiced by students who felt there were limited halal-friendly options on campus. Executive Chef Kristopher Arguin, recognizing the need for change, collaborated closely with the Muslim Student Association to address this gap.“Knowing our halal students were extremely …

CPP’s Global Campus and the College of Professional and Global Education recently welcomed a high-ranking higher education delegation from China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE). Officials from 14 Chinese universities visiting the U.S. as part of their trip to the Conference of the Americas on International Education (CAIE) in Las Vegas, Nevada attended the Nov. 9 event on campus in the Kellogg West auditorium. The group also visited UCLA while in California. Their visit to Cal Poly Pomona included lunch with representatives from the Education Office from the Chinese Consulate General in Los Angeles, a campus tour and a panel discussion about ideas and opportunities for international cooperation between …

Bronco Launchpad, Cal Poly Pomona’s two-week crowdfunding event, shattered records this year, bringing in $116,845 from 1,140 gifts. These donations supported 58 projects, another record for the event, and will fund scholarships, equipment and learn-by-doing experiences for students. “This was our largest Bronco Launchpad yet. When we started this event a few years ago, we hoped for 10 projects, so to see nearly 60 this year was very exciting,” said Courtney Schultz, associate director for leadership annual giving. “More campaigns mean more students will benefit from philanthropic support. And, thanks to our incredible donors, students will feel that impact directly in their classrooms, clubs and activities.” Colleges, departments and …

The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) at Cal Poly Pomona, in partnership with Cypress College, has embarked on a journey of knowledge sharing and experiential learning.  The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program, celebrating its sixth anniversary this year, has served as a bridge connecting these institutions, nurturing students’ passion for research and innovation. The program, specifically designed for STEM undergraduates, collaborates with community colleges to offer students an intensive eight-week faculty-mentored research experience. Throughout the program, participants receive essential lab safety training, actively contribute to research projects and showcase their findings through research posters or oral presentations at the annual summer symposium. Beyond enhancing research skills, SURE also paves …

The Academic Innovation Winter Institute promises to be a transformative event, with a focus on the theme “Exploring Micro-Internships: Your Guide to Understanding and Successfully Implementing Short-Term Work Experiences.” The event is planned for Jan. 17-18 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the College of Business Administration (Building 162, room 1001) This year’s keynote speaker is Associate Vice President of Academic Innovation Olukemi Sawyerr. Micro-Internships, which are short-term, paid professional assignments, offer students a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience, settling them on the path to their future careers. They are not merely resume enhancements; they are dynamic preparations for the professional world. “I am excited about the upcoming …

Cal Poly Pomona has been honored for its exemplary work in simplifying the transfer process for students through the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT).   The 2023 Equity Champion for Excellence in Transfer Award from The Campaign for College Opportunity recognizes the university as an Equity Champion for Higher Education for Latinx Students. The campus ensured that over half of our Latinx undergraduate transfer students from California community colleges in 2022 were ADT earners, and of those ADT earners, over half were on a guaranteed pathway. The university’s success in implementing the ADT is due in part to programs like PolyTransfer, explained Dora Lee, director of Academic Support and …

Cal Poly Pomona will celebrate Native American Heritage Month throughout November, spotlighting the diverse cultural heritage of its student body through a series of events and gatherings. CPP often emphasizes the importance of land acknowledgement to recognize the Indigenous people who originally inhabited the land where the university is located. The university aims to foster inclusivity and respect for the tribes tied to the campus’ land and continuously expresses support and respect for its Native American community during Native American Heritage Month and beyond. All students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in workshops and events hosted by the different resource centers and organizations across campus. These events and …