Recent News
Journalism Alumna Launches Sunflower Hill, a Community for People with Special Needs
May 30, 2018
Journalism alumna Susan Houghton is launching Sunflower Hill, a community designed for individuals with developmental delays, including but not limited to Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and autism.
Journalism Student Starts Film Festival for Young Filmmakers
May 30, 2018
Michael Frank has just completed what he considers to be the greatest project of his academic career. Frank, a journalism student and the recipient of the department's 2018 Outstanding Senior Award, conceived of, planned and staged the first ever 25 Under 25 Film Festival, featuring 25 films made by young filmmakers from across California.
Film by Journalism Students and Faculty Featured in SLO Film Fest
May 30, 2018
“Finding Home,” a short film created by Cal Poly Journalism Department students and faculty, was featured in the San Luis Obispo Film Festival in March.
Journalism Professor Receives Commendation from California Military Department
May 30, 2018
Dr. Dan Eller and the team at Central Coast PRspectives (CCPR) received commendation in April for their work with the California Military Department.
Around the Block Podcast Features Two Journalism Alumni
May 30, 2018
In the latest episodes of journalism senior Megan Schellong’s podcast, “Around the Block,” she sits down for separate interviews with Armando Torres Garcia (Journalism, ‘13) and Julia Prodis Sulek (Journalism, ‘86).
Alumni Updates
May 30, 2018
Check out the latest accomplishments, awards and news from Journalism Department alumni.
Brady Teufel Recognized as Journalism Educator of the Year
Mar 14, 2018
The California Journalism & Media Affiliates recently named Brady Teufel, Cal Poly Journalism Department assistant chair and associate professor, as the 2018 Journalism Educator of the Year — 4-Year Division. The award recognizes leadership and support that goes beyond the journalism program and has impact across campus, community and local or regional associations.
Alumni Updates
Mar 13, 2018
Check out the latest accomplishments, awards and news from Journalism Department alumni.
Send Us Your Nominations for Mustang Media Hall of Fame
Mar 13, 2018
The Journalism Department is seeking nominations for the Cal Poly Journalism’s Mustang Media Hall of Fame, which honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the student media organizations in the Journalism Department or those who have used their student media experience to launch successful careers.
Six New Members Join the Journalism Advisory Board
Mar 13, 2018
Learn more about the six new members of the Journalism Advisory Board.