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College of Engineering

From First Generation to Family Tradition

The Sakamoto family has a long history with Cal Poly. Now they are giving back to help provide opportunities for others.

Lives Well-Lived, a Legacy Left Forever: George and Tonny Murray

Former Cal Poly Professor George Murray and his wife Tonny Murray established a scholarship fund which benefits students in the Materials Engineering Department.

Alumna Makes $1M Gift to Sustain MATE Family Culture

When Cindy Shurtleff started studying metallurgical engineering at Cal Poly, she joined a tight-knit group of aspiring engineers and supportive professors who have stayed connected for close to 50 years.

A Practical Approach

IBM Executive Bill LaFontaine Wants to Inspire Others Who Have Benefitted from Cal Poly with a $50,000 Matching Gift

Tech for All

Alumna Katrina Dickson wants to support more diversity in STEM.