Meet the alumni who represent the best of Cal Poly and Learn by Doing, whether that’s by making a difference through volunteer work, their professions or in their communities. Do you have a story to tell? Let us know!
2025 Year in Review
From campus traditions to gatherings across the country, 2025 was a year marked by pride, connection and memorable moments for the Cal Poly alumni community. Mustangs came together to celebrate milestones, honor achievements and welcome the next generation into the alumni family, reflecting the spirit that continues to bring graduates back long after commencement.
Exciting New Travel Partnership with AESU
Cal Poly Alumni is launching a new travel partnership with AESU, a leader in creating unforgettable journeys for recent graduates and young alumni.
Real Estate Industry Reception Highlights
More than 50 Cal Poly alumni gathered for a real estate industry reception Oct. 9 at The Pacific Club in Newport Beach. The event was hosted by Greenlaw Partners founder Wil Smith, a 1995 agricultural business graduate.
More Cal Poly Proud Stories
Greg Manifold (Journalism, ’99)
Greg Manifold recently concluded a 20-year career at The Washington Post, where he was head of visuals. He oversaw strategy and leadership for the newspaper’s video, audio, design, graphics, photo and visual storytelling teams. During his tenure, he helped shape how complex stories were presented across platforms, leaving a lasting impact on the paper’s multimedia journalism.
Sydney Stocking (Wine and Viticulture, '22) and Nathan Mirizzi (Business Administration, '22)
Sydney and Nathan recently got engaged in Morro Bay. The couple met while attending Cal Poly and say they had an unforgettable experience there. In a fun coincidence, they were both wearing Cal Poly gear during the proposal — a detail they knew fellow Mustangs would enjoy. Congratulations!
Amanda Hendrix (Aerospace Engineering, '91)
Amanda Hendrix was recently named director and CEO of the Planetary Science Institute (PSI) in Tucson, Arizona. The nonprofit research organization is home to about 150 scientists across the U.S. and internationally. PSI specializes in space exploration, field and lab research, and the analysis of large, complex datasets covering topics across the solar system and beyond. Congratulations, Amanda!