Recent News
Journalism Department Celebrates 50 years of KCPR
Nov 19, 2018
A weekend of events to mark the 50th anniversary of campus radio station KCPR-FM kicked off on Friday, Oct. 12, with a concert at SLO Brew Rock. The 400-plus attendees included Cal Poly alumni, students, and local music lovers.
Journalism Department Re-applies for Accreditation
Nov 19, 2018
The Cal Poly Journalism Department is applying for accreditation through the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC). The process will be carried out over the course of two years.
Alumni Updates
Nov 19, 2018
Check out the latest accomplishments, awards and news from Journalism Department alumni.
Five Key Takeaways from the 2018 Jim Hayes Symposium
Nov 19, 2018
The Journalism Department’s third biennial Jim Hayes Symposium on October 12 focused on the many challenges confronting journalism. Kevin Riggs (Journalism, '78), senior vice president of Randall Communications, served as moderator. Five panelists wrestled with the question, “Is Journalism Broken?” in a spirited debate. Peter Hartlaub (Journalism, '93), pop culture critic for the San Francisco Chronicle, was the evening’s master of ceremonies.
Hall of Fame Inductees and Ceremony
Nov 19, 2018
Four accomplished alumni have been inducted into the Cal Poly Journalism Department’s Mustang Media Hall of Fame: music industry executive Bruce Flohr (Journalism, '88), advancement professional Susan Houghton (Journalism, '82), political consultant and KCRA-TV analyst Kevin Riggs (Journalism, '78), and former KCPR faculty adviser and broadcaster Ed Zuchelli. The late Zuchelli’s grandson, also named Ed Zuchelli (Journalism, '14), accepted the award on his family’s behalf.
This year’s inductees were honored on Oct. 13 at the Hall of Fame and KCPR Through the Decades Gala, part of a weekend-long celebration of the 50th anniversary of Cal Poly’s student radio station, KCPR-FM.
Cal Poly Journalism Department Prepares for Upcoming Jim Hayes Symposium
Oct 3, 2018
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA— Is journalism broken? It’s the question a panel of news media experts will tackle at the Cal Poly Journalism Department’s third biennial Jim Hayes Symposium on October 12.
Mustang Media Group Named ACP Newspaper Pacemaker Finalist
Sep 14, 2018
Mustang Media Group, the Cal Poly Journalism Department’s student-run media organization, received national recognition this week with its first Newspaper Pacemaker finalist nomination from the Associated Collegiate Press’ (ACP) 2018 competition.
Mustang Media Hall of Fame 2018 Inductees Announced
Aug 16, 2018
Four new members will be inducted into the Journalism Department Mustang Media Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 13 at Cal Poly. The 2018 inductees are music industry executive Bruce Flohr, advancement professional Susan Houghton, political consultant and KCRA-TV analyst Kevin Riggs, and former KCPR faculty adviser and broadcaster Ed. J. Zuchelli.
KCPR to Celebrate 50 Years On the Air
May 30, 2018
Please join us on campus Oct. 12-13 as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of KCPR-FM and induct the next class into the Journalism Department’s Mustang Media Hall of Fame.
Donald Munro Celebrates One-Year Anniversary Launch of “Munro Review”
May 30, 2018
Longtime Fresno Bee arts reporter Donald Munro (Journalism, ‘86) left the paper after 26 years, taking a buyout from the Fresno Bee in May 2017 to launch The Munro Review, a theater blog featuring previews, reviews, briefs, picks and long-form arts coverage of the San Joaquin Valley.