Cal Poly makes the Today Show!

Colleges & Universities Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
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<p>Dear Cal Poly Alumni, Parents and Friends: </p>

<p>I knew it would be a matter of only a few days into my tenure as interim president before I would have good news to report to you.</p>

<p>This morning on NBC’s “Today” show, Cal Poly was one of several universities highlighted for their academic excellence. Cal Poly was featured at the end of the video segment in a section on universities to watch as “up and comers.”</p>

<p>Click here to see the “Today” clip. </p>

<p><a href=“http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/38733522/ns/today-parenting/[/url]”>http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/38733522/ns/today-parenting/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>The occasion was the release of U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings of best universities in the country. For the 18th consecutive year, Cal Poly was ranked best among all public master’s universities in the West. </p>

<p>The U.S. News rankings factor many metrics: One notable component is the percentage of alumni who contribute to their alma mater. Your generosity has always been crucial to Cal Poly’s ability to provide our renowned learn-by-doing programs. Once again, your generosity is a factor in Cal Poly’s success. </p>

<p>Many of us on campus today are beaming over the rankings. I trust that you are taking great pride in today’s news as well. On behalf of all of us here today at Cal Poly – and those yet to come – thank you for your support. </p>

<p>Robert B. Glidden
Interim President</p>

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<p>Been following the US News & Report rankings for about 6 years and there hasn’t been many changes in Cal Poly’s rankings, which is excellent news for Cal Poly. Although some people may frown upon that particular annual ranking report, I found the engineering specialty rankings particularly interesting and that is what made us first aware of CPSLO. Hooray for Cal Poly.</p>

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<p>I felt very proud that my son will attend Cal Poly. It was a good segment!</p>