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KCPR is Number 1!
Sep 26, 2017
This just in... 30 Amazing College Radio Stations votes KCPR as number 1.
Read all about it here: https://www.greatvaluecolleges.net/college-radio-stations/
Katya Cengel and Keli Moore Paired Up with BBC
Sep 16, 2017
Journalism adjunct faculty, Katya Cengel and Keli Moore work with BBC on a local story entitled My brother’s killer is now my friend - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk
Paul Bittick Recognized as Journalism Educator of the Year
Mar 24, 2017
The California Journalism & Media Affiliates recently named Paul Bittick, Cal Poly’s Mustang Media Group general manager, as the 2017 Journalism Educator of the Year — Four-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.
Mustang Media Group Wins More Than 20 Awards at National College Media Convention
Mar 24, 2017
Mustang Media Group, the Journalism Department’s student-run news organization, received 22 awards — including nine first-place awards — from the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) and the California College Media Association (CCMA) at the Midwinter National College Media Convention held March 2-5 in San Francisco.
Donation Funds HD Upgrade to Student-Run TV Studio at Cal Poly
Mar 24, 2017
Thanks to a $100,000 donation to the Journalism Department from Bill and Cheryl Swanson, the university’s student-run television studio will be outfitted with the latest cameras, switchers and other equipment, allowing students to broadcast in high definition.
Cal Poly Student Press to Mark 100th Anniversary
Sep 29, 2016
First Mustang Media Hall of Fame inductees include ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic
SAN LUIS OBISPO — The Cal Poly Journalism Department is planning a two-day celebration in honor of the 100th anniversary of the student press on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14-15.
Cal Poly Kennedy Library to Exhibit ‘100 Years of Delivering the News’ Oct. 14 – Dec. 9
Sep 27, 2016
SAN LUIS OBISPO – Cal Poly is celebrating the centennial anniversary of its student newspaper in an exhibit, “100 Years of Delivering the News,” at Kennedy Library Oct. 14 through Dec. 9. The public is invited to view the exhibit and come to the opening reception from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, on the second floor of the Kennedy Library.
Come to San Luis Obispo to Celebrate 100 Years of Mustang News
Jul 14, 2016
Cal Poly Journalism Department is extending a special invitation to join us at the Spotlight Gala from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Embassy Suites Ballroom here in San Luis Obispo.
This special dinner will close our “100 Years of Delivering the News,” a two-day celebration packed with exciting programs to mark the 100th anniversary of the student press at Cal Poly.
Panelists Announced for Cal Poly's Jim Hayes Symposium
Jul 11, 2016
Jim Hayes Symposium
On Oct. 14 and 15, we will celebrate “100 Years of Delivering the News” -- a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Cal Poly's student press. The gala weekend will include a special Jim Hayes Symposium with four distinguished pioneers in journalism. They will discuss the challenges facing journalism and consider the question: "How do we prepare students for the next 100 years?"
Cal Poly’s Mustang News Wins Multiple National and State Honors
May 3, 2016
Mustang News, which is celebrating its 100th year in 2016, garnered several awards at the College Media Business and Advertising Managers (CMBAM) convention in Denver and the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP)/California College Media Association (CCMA) convention in Los Angeles.