Mathew Nakano grew up in the San Gabriel Valley with a love of the planet and aspired to have a career that also helped his community — family, friends and neighbors. As a third generation Japanese American and first generation…
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A strong work ethic, leadership and the ability to collaborate in close-knit teams are skills that many student veterans bring with them when they enroll at Cal Poly Pomona. A support system that fosters a sense of belonging and helps…
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Cal Poly Pomona hosted its 60th anniversary of the Alumni Awards Gala at the historic W.K. Kellogg Horse Stables, honoring 10 alumni representing the eight colleges and the athletics department. Michele Gendreau (’83, hospitality management) received the Lifetime Achievement Award,…
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In its 10th year since being established, Black Philanthropy Month launches Aug. 1, and the theme for 2021 is “TENacity: Making Equity Real.” Thank you to our donors and alumni who have supported Cal Poly Pomona students, whether through giving…
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Aaron Madrigal values Cal Poly Pomona’s learn-by-doing environment and how his undergraduate experience shapes who he is today. When hearing the news that author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gifted $40 million to the university, he was excited about the additional…
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Rosalia Armas learned the importance of education from her mom but being the first in the family to pursue college meant that she lacked guidance on how to navigate admissions and student resources. During the second week of her first…
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Cal Poly Pomona’s virtual Alumni Professor for a Day (PFAD) featured more than 140 industry professionals from the graduating classes of 1968 through 2020. Held since 1998, alumni partner with faculty to speak with university students in their classroom. Alumni…
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Cal Poly Pomona’s most recent Future of Work, Human and Civic Engagement panel discussion, held Tuesday, April 13, featured industry leaders from banking, hospitality, agriculture and aerospace who offered insights to students on valuable skills they can bring to the…
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Programs and resources that have supported students through virtual instruction could see their donations doubled thanks to a 36-hour gift-matching period that is part of Cal Poly Pomona’s annual Giving Day. From April 21 to 22, the Bronco community can…
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Cal Poly Pomona announces the establishment of Shri Shantinath Endowed Chair in Ahimsa Studies in the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences (CLASS). Ahimsa means reverence for all life. It means nonviolence rooted in compassion and kindness. The Ahimsa…
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