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Four Students, Three Years, One Kellogg Honors College Journey Together

For graduating seniors Kuuipo Kalipi, Lindsay Lam, Tanya Patel and Robin Yeh, the Kellogg Honors College was more than an academic program. It was the catalyst that brought them together, helped them build community and supported them as they pursued the goal of graduatin...

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Summer Conference to Explore the Future of AI in Higher Education

The Cal Poly �ǿմ�ý Office of Academic Innovation will explore practical strategies, emerging trends, and human-centered approaches to artificial intelligence at its 2026 Summer Conference, June 3 and 4. Centered on the theme, “Human at the Core: Navigating AI in H...

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Volunteers Honor MLK Jr.’s Legacy Through Service at Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary

In the spirit of service championed by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Cal Poly �ǿմ�ý students, faculty and staff came together for the MLK Jr. Day of Service at Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary School. Hosted by the Center for Community Engagement (CCE), the Jan. 24 eve...

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2026 Office of Academic Innovation Winter Institute Highlights Cross-Campus Collaboration for Inclusive Academic Excellence

The 2026 Office of Academic Innovation Winter Institute brought together faculty and staff across campus for a two-day interactive experience focused on advancing inclusive academic excellence through collaboration and mentorship. Hosted by the Office of Academic Innovat...

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Community Innovation Hub Hosts Weeklong Food Drive to Support Local Families

The Community Innovation Hub invites the Cal Poly �ǿմ�ý and city of �ǿմ�ý communities to join together in the spirit of giving during the Community Food Drive, a weeklong initiative, taking place Monday, Nov. 17 through Friday, Nov. 21. Hosted in partnership with Lopez ...

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Student Innovation Labs Create Custom Awards for San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership Gala

Cal Poly �ǿմ�ý’s Student Innovation Idea Labs (SIIL) recently completed a commissioned project to design, render, and fabricate nine custom award trophies for the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership’s (SGVEP) 22nd Annual Gala. The awards celebrated outsta...

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Spring Pop-Up Course Explores the Psychology of Misinformation in the Digital Age

The Innovation Incubator is launching a new pop-up course this upcoming spring titled, “Drowning in BS: Conspiracies, Urban Legends and AI Slop in the Digital World.” This course will examine how misinformation spreads in online spaces, why people believe it, ...

Community Innovation Hub Uplifts Latinx Voices for Latinx Heritage Month

Cal Poly �ǿմ�ý’s Community Innovation Hub in Downtown �ǿմ�ý welcomed a crowd of over 40 community members on Sept. 17 for Cafe y Conversaciones, an engaging event highlighting Latinx Heritage Month. Seven Latinx entrepreneurs and community leaders shared their exp...

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CPP Recognizes Latinx Heritage Month

Students came together for Cafe y Conversaciones, an event at the Community Innovation Hub in downtown �ǿմ�ý to highlight local Latinx entrepreneurs. The event welcomed 40 participants and seven panelists. The conversations included discussions about how small businesses...

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Center for Community Engagement Awarded Four Student Fellowship Positions

The Center for Community Engagement has been awarded four student fellowships for fall 2025—two Youth Voice, Youth Vote (YVYV) Fellows and two Community Engaged Student Fellows (CESF). These fellowships recognize students who demonstrate a passion for civic responsi...

Celebrating Student Innovation at the 11th Annual CARS Event

The Office of Undergraduate Research hosted its annual Creative Activities and Research Symposium (CARS) on Thursday, Aug. 7 at the Bronco Student Center. Now on its 11th year, the event celebrated more than a decade of student innovation, research and creativity, bringin...

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Micro-Internship, Major Impact: Business Students Drive Digital Marketing Strategy for Global Nonprofit

New students in the Master of Science in Digital Marketing program at Cal Poly �ǿմ�ý got a jumpstart on their careers this fall and spring through an impactful micro-internship experience with the Trauma Resource Institute (TRI), a global nonprofit known for its innovati...

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Bronco Startup Challenge Showcases Innovation and Student Ingenuity

With $4,000 in cash prizes up for grabs, the annual Bronco Startup Challenge (BSC), a signature polytechnic experience at Cal Poly �ǿմ�ý, returned this April with an inspiring evening of entrepreneurial passion, creative vision, and community spirit. Since its inception,...

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Four Students, Three Years, One Kellogg Honors College Journey Together

Summer Conference to Explore the Future of AI in Higher Education

Volunteers Honor MLK Jr.’s Legacy Through Service at Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary

2026 Office of Academic Innovation Winter Institute Highlights Cross-Campus Collaboration for Inclusive Academic Excellence

Community Innovation Hub Hosts Weeklong Food Drive to Support Local Families

Student Innovation Labs Create Custom Awards for San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership Gala

Spring Pop-Up Course Explores the Psychology of Misinformation in the Digital Age

Community Innovation Hub Uplifts Latinx Voices for Latinx Heritage Month

CPP Recognizes Latinx Heritage Month

Center for Community Engagement Awarded Four Student Fellowship Positions

Celebrating Student Innovation at the 11th Annual CARS Event

Micro-Internship, Major Impact: Business Students Drive Digital Marketing Strategy for Global Nonprofit

Bronco Startup Challenge Showcases Innovation and Student Ingenuity

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Recent Articles

Four Students, Three Years, One Kellogg Honors College Journey Together

Summer Conference to Explore the Future of AI in Higher Education

Volunteers Honor MLK Jr.’s Legacy Through Service at Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary

2026 Office of Academic Innovation Winter Institute Highlights Cross-Campus Collaboration for Inclusive Academic Excellence

Community Innovation Hub Hosts Weeklong Food Drive to Support Local Families

Student Innovation Labs Create Custom Awards for San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership Gala

Spring Pop-Up Course Explores the Psychology of Misinformation in the Digital Age

Community Innovation Hub Uplifts Latinx Voices for Latinx Heritage Month

CPP Recognizes Latinx Heritage Month

Center for Community Engagement Awarded Four Student Fellowship Positions

Celebrating Student Innovation at the 11th Annual CARS Event

Micro-Internship, Major Impact: Business Students Drive Digital Marketing Strategy for Global Nonprofit

Bronco Startup Challenge Showcases Innovation and Student Ingenuity

Publications

OAI Annual Report 2023 -2024

OAI Annual Report 2022 -2023

OAI Annual Report 2021 -2022

OAI Annual Report 2020-2021

OAI Annual Report 2018-2020

Published Works

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