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Cal Poly's newly elevated STUNT team made history by defeating the nation's third-ranked Division II team in their very first varsity game. The Mustangs proved they belong at the highest level of collegiate competition.
Cal Poly's baseball team defeated top-seeded UC Santa Barbara 4-2 in a stunning comeback, putting them one win away from their second straight conference championship and NCAA tournament berth.
Cal Poly's baseball team captured their second consecutive Big West Championship, earning an NCAA tournament berth for the first time in over three decades. The Mustangs rallied from Saturday's loss to defeat UC San Diego 4-3 in a thrilling Sunday finale.
Cal Poly Humboldt awarded 923 scholarships this year, up from just 307 a decade ago, helping hundreds of students stay in school instead of dropping out. Community donors raised $2.5 million in new funding, turning financial barriers into brighter futures.
Scientists discovered they can create entirely new forms of matter just by changing magnetic fields over time. This breakthrough could make quantum computers far more stable and bring the technology closer to everyday use.
A sociology graduate inspired by her grandmother's grassroots activism now brings together leaders from all 88 Los Angeles County cities to tackle economic challenges and create opportunity. Jalonda Watson turned her passion for community service into a career connecting cities, nonprofits, and businesses to amplify regional impact.
When a tree trimmer suffered a medical emergency while working 75 feet up a palm tree in San Jose, CAL FIRE's helicopter crew pulled off their first-ever aerial rescue of its kind. The daring operation took over an hour but ended with the worker safely back on solid ground.
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh broke a 38-at-bat hitless streak using an unusual method: showering in his full uniform. The superstition worked, and the slugger who hit 60 home runs last season is back on track.
Cal Raleigh smashed 60 home runs and nearly won MVP, but the Mariners catcher isn't dwelling on second place. He's using the experience to fuel his chase for something bigger: a World Series championship.
The iconic Cal Neva Resort, where Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, and JFK once stayed, is getting a $298 million makeover after sitting empty since 2013. The Lake Tahoe Proper Resort and Casino will preserve Hollywood's golden era glamour while bringing new life to the historic property.
A record number of student volunteers at Cal State LA are preparing tax returns for free through the university's IRS-certified VITA program. The service runs through April 12 for students and community members who need help filing their 2024 taxes.
The University of California's rugby team just finished a perfect season with their second straight national title, capping an undefeated run that hasn't been seen in over a decade. Head coach Jack Clark just earned his 29th championship in 43 years at the helm.
After struggling through the season's first week with 11 strikeouts in 16 at-bats, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh came off the bench to deliver a clutch walk-off single that beat the Yankees 2-1. The hit might be just what last year's AL MVP runner-up needed to find his rhythm after a disrupted spring.
UC Berkeley celebrated dozens of student-athletes this week who proved you can excel in the classroom and on the field. Lacrosse player Chloe Rand and swimmer Evan Petty topped the honors list with multiple awards.
Florida Polytechnic University just launched a partnership with Taiwan's National Chin-Yi University of Technology to supercharge STEM innovation on two continents. Students and professors at both schools will now swap research, ideas, and cutting-edge solutions for tomorrow's biggest tech challenges.
The California Golden Bears rugby team capped an undefeated season with their second straight national championship, defeating Navy 36-22. Legendary coach Jack Clark just earned his 31st national title in a thrilling comeback story for college rugby.
Florida's only STEM-focused university just teamed up with a leading Taiwanese tech school to supercharge innovation and create new opportunities for students on both sides of the Pacific. The five-year partnership opens doors for research collaboration, student exchanges, and real-world solutions in engineering and advanced manufacturing.
A California university is opening its doors to elementary and high school students, teaching them innovation skills and sparking college dreams. The program has already reached nearly 1,700 fifth-graders across 14 schools in one district alone.
Fernando Mendoza walked across the stage at Cal's MBA commencement to receive his undergraduate degree, drawing massive cheers from a crowd that had no idea the Las Vegas Raiders' No. 1 draft pick would be there. The quarterback juggled two degrees at two schools while leading Indiana to a national championship.
The Wilson Bruins beach volleyball team secured their fourth consecutive Moore League championship with a decisive 4-1 victory over Long Beach Poly. The win showcases a young program that's built a winning culture while staying humble about their success.
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