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Academics
Student Harmine project endeavors to find cure for malaria
One professor and 12 students are hoping to cure malaria on the fourth floor of building 180.
Students learn coding in 24-hour creative spree
SLO Hacks provided students with an opportunity to develop and create computer programming projects, all in 24 hours.
Racist ‘Fake News’ panelist Bill Whittle causes student backlash
Students argued the university is promoting “racist and hateful rhetoric” by co-sponsoring the event featuring the conservative blogger.
How college-based fees make some majors more costly than others
Each quarter, Cal Poly students are charged a college-based fee.
Wine and viticulture students get firsthand experience in wine making
The Center for Wine and Viticulture supports students in the creation of student wine, research wine and commercial wine.
When pigs fly: Animal Science class uses Spanish pigs for Type 2 diabetes research
Cal Poly students are using Iberian pigs to find out causes of Type 2 diabetes.
Women in CENG are increasing, but still only make up 28 percent
According to Interim Dean Meagher, increasing the percentage of females in engineering is a top priority for CENG.
Cal Poly ranked #13 among California colleges for future salaries
Cal Poly was ranked #13 among California colleges for future salaries after graduation alongside top California universities.
Cal Poly Pier Open House provides a look into student research
Cal Poly’s Center for Coastal Marine Sciences showcases student research at the biannual Cal Poly Pier Open House.
Freshmen will receive partially blocked schedules to improve graduation rates
This year, the freshman class will receive partially blocked schedules for the entire 2017-18 school year to increase graduation rates, according to University Registrar Cem Sunata. Blocked scheduling is the process in which the university enrolls students in their classes…