The Spanish phrase “sin fronteras,” which translates to “without borders,” drives Philip J. Williams’ vision for the College of Liberal Arts (CLA). Williams was named the new Cal Poly CLA dean in February and stepped into the role this August.…
An interdisciplinary studies department is coming to the College of Liberal Arts
Cal Poly may join eight other California State Universities that have an interdisciplinary studies undergraduate program.
CLA Dean Doug Epperson to retire
Dean Doug Epperson will retire as Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at the end of the 2017-2018 year.
Cal Poly celebrates Inclusive Excellence Month
Cal Poly prepares to celebrate inclusivity in May.
Mustang News Now: 1-Minute update
Mustang News anchor Michelle Logan has the headlines you need to know going into this week.
CLA proposes fee increase to match other colleges
The College of Liberal Arts (CLA) is proposing a $112 quarterly increase for full-time students and a $56 increase for part-time students.
The new dean's list
Two new faces are set to join Cal Poly’s deans this fall: Christine Theodoropoulos and Douglas Epperson will replace College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) dean Tom Jones and College of Liberal Arts (CLA) dean Linda Halisky, respectively. Both Theodoropoulos and Epperson were…
Thousands apply, hundreds accepted
During California’s tough budgetary times, one thing Cal Poly isn’t lacking is applicants. Though Cal Poly’s application rates are down 3 percent from last year, Cal Poly is not prepared to accommodate even 50 percent of the students applying. This…
Presentation ignites backlash from Jewish community
Controversy surrounds a university-sponsored speaker slated to present this evening in Chumash auditorium on the Israel-Palestine conflict and its effect on the Middle East. Ilan Pappe, an Israeli-born historian, plans to speak tonight about the Israel-Palestine conflict. Pappe raised…
Dean of liberal arts announces retirement
Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Linda Halisky announced she would be retiring at the end of the 2011-2012 academic year.
Annual poetry contest now accepting submissions
The 2011 Academy of American Poets contest for Cal Poly, sponsored by the English department, is now accepting submissions of original poetry in honor of National Poetry Month.