The Poly Post

By Darine Sammour, September 22, 2026 Recent reports of earthquakes have raised concerns among Cal Poly Pomona students, faculty and staff about the university’s earthquake emergency resources. As part of its ongoing efforts to prepare for a major earthquake, CPP participates in annual earthquake drills and provides emergency preparedness resources to students, faculty and staff as part of its efforts to prepare for a major earthquake.

By Kaia James, September 22, 2026 On the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the Center for Community Engagement organized a group of Cal Poly Pomona students to volunteer sorting shoes with the nonprofit Shoes That Fit at its warehouse in Upland, California.

By Melanie Arias, September 22, 2026 Cal Poly Pomona’s Associate Provost for Academic Programs and Innovation Laura Massa announced the integration of the winter intersession and spring semester, starting spring 2027, at the first Academic Senate meeting of fall 2026. This integration means CPP’s current eight-week winter intersession and the spring semester will operate normally.

Bianca Ustrell turns passion into career By Justine Sanchez, September 22, 2026 Lopez Urban Farm announced Bianca Ustrell as its new executive director after 2.5 years of volunteering and serving as director of operations. What started as a passion in food justice has since turned into a career. And as the new executive director, Ustrell said she now has the space to be more intentional with her work.

By Maria Fernanda Alvarez Angeles, September 22, 2026 The room grew loud as the final two players faced off, with spectators turning their attention toward the screens. Computer science students Nicholas Barkero and Chibuike Iwuanyanwu advanced through earlier rounds and were now competing in the tournament championship. As the match came down to its concluding moments, Iwuanyanwu muttered, “Is this it?” The Super Smash Bros. tournament was held Sept.

By Maria Fernanda Alvarez Angeles, September 22, 2026 The water becomes quieter as students dive beneath the surface of the Bronco Recreational and Intramural Complex pool. With masks covering their faces and regulations supplying each breath, the experience to another world begins, where communication, balance and breathing works differently. Cal Poly Pomona students can submerge and experience scuba diving made possible through Associated Students Inc.

By Luke Thomas, September 22, 2026 Ricardo Vargas earned the U.S. Track & Cross Country Coaches Association NCAA Division II Men’s National Athlete of the Week for the week of Sept. 8 after his performance at the Coyote Challenge in San Bernardino, becoming the first Bronco in the cross-country program to be recognized for the title. The sixth-year graduate student finished second with a time of 24:17.9 in the 8,000-meter race. The race Sept.

By Melanie Arias, September 22, 2026 Cal Poly Pomona’s volleyball team defeated Cal State Monterey Bay 3-0 in the California Collegiate Athletic Association opener Sept. 11, securing its first conference win of 2026. The Broncos swept all three sets, 25-23, 25-23 and 25-20, earning 40 kills against the Otters. The Broncos earned more than 50 kills in the final two matches of the Bronco Classic. “I wasn’t too pleased with our performance tonight,” head coach Traci Dahl said.

By Christian Rodarte, September 22, 2026 No. 2 nationally ranked Cal Poly Pomona women’s team soccer tied its pre-conference match 1-1 against No. 13 Concordia University Irvine Sept. 10 at Kellogg Stadium, keeping its undefeated streak alive. CPP controlled possession from the opening whistle, creating 10 scoring opportunities and outshooting CUI 8-2 in the first half. Despite the opportunities created, the Broncos entered halftime scoreless after failing to capitalize on their chances.

By Cael Cross, September 22, 2026 The Cal Poly Pomona men’s soccer team lost 2-1 to Midwestern State University on the road Sept. 12 after conceding a last-minute goal. CPP faced the reigning national champion and No. 6 ranked Mustangs as the second part of a two-game Texas trip after drawing 1-1 to St. Edward’s Sept. 10.