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A recruiter talks to students at a Career Fair
Business and Economy

New Business Career Fair Expected to Enhance Orfalea College's Already-High Post-graduation Success Rate

The first annual Business Career Fair, featuring 1,550 students and 67 employers, was open to students from all majors.
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Science and Technology

The Data Center Debate: Why Are They in High Demand, and Why do Communities Overwhelmingly Hate Them?

Hamed Ghoddusi, director of the Real Estate Initiative, answers questions related to the fall 2026 Real Estate Day topic that has everyone talking.
Workers install the Orfalea College of Business sign
Campus and Community

"Removing Obstacles:" 25 Years After the College of Business was Named, Paul Orfalea's Gift Still Helps Students Succeed

In September of 2001, the Orfalea College of Business sign was installed, marking the first college naming at Cal Poly.
Caroline Allman, hitting a softball during a Mustangs game
Our Students

A New Direction: Many Orfalea College Graduate Students Come from Vastly Different Undergraduate Programs

Non-business majors pursue a business graduate degree in order to change their career path or to gain leadership skills.
A startup team meets at the new HotHouse
Business and Economy

New, Larger HotHouse Opens in Downtown San Luis Obispo

The new, 24,000-square-foot building will increase workspaces for startups while adding vitality to San Luis Obispo's downtown core.
Michael Chang's SURP team poses outside the iconic Central Perk, from "Friends."
Research

Hollywood Deepfake: How AI is Changing What We See at the Movies

A summer research project looks at the ethical, legal and commercial aspects of using hyper-realistic images generated by artificial intelligence.
Ibrahim Hassen hands out treats to Syrian children
Our Students

The Last Stop: Marketing Student Ibrahim Hassen's Work with Syrian Refugees Sheds Light on Resilience and Optimism

Hassen has traveled to the Syrian border five times to help those impacted by civil war, creating a lasting impact.
Leida Chen teaches a class.
Research

Keeping Up with Artificial Intelligence: This Year’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program Looks at the Many Ways AI Will Change How We Work and Learn

Seven of the 24 research projects in this year's SURP have an AI component. Expect more AI in the classroom.