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Here are five of our top stories from 2024, and five more you may have missed. Top Stories * Mustangs in the Olympics Photo by Getty Images As the eyes of the world turned to Paris this summer for the Olympics and Paralympics, Mustang alumni strutted their stuff on the track, the course and behind the scenes — and some even medaled. Learn more >>> * Snakes on a Livestream What do rattlesnakes do when left to their own devices? A groundbreaking livestream installed by Cal Poly researchers in a rattlesnake "mega-den" in Colorado has been viewed by thousands and is being used to demystify snake behavior. Read more >>> * A Mustang Astronaut What’s better than an astronaut? A Mustang astronaut! Victor Glover, who will be part of NASA’s Artemis II lunar mission in 2026, stopped by to visit campus, speak to students working to answer the challenges of space and flight, and share words of inspiration. Read about Victor's visit to campus >>> * Remembering Indigenous Contributions Cal Poly lies on land originally held by the yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash tribe. That connection — along with other campus ties to Native culture and history — was explored in an interactive campus tour developed by students and designed to call attention to Native contributions both on Cal Poly’s campus and off. Learn about the tour >>> * Hidden Voices Two students went deep into the annals of San Luis Obispo history to put together Hidden Voices, an exhibit about four women from underrepresented communities who played an outsize role in making San Luis Obispo the place it is today. Read about the exhibit >>> Stories You May Have Missed * Cultivating Tenderness Students in the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps program have volunteered thousands of hours supporting the community. For some of the fellows, service includes facilitating therapeutic horticulture sessions for local high school students. Read more >>> * A Mentor for Life When Ramon Gutierrez got on a Zoom call at the start of his graduate program, he saw a familiar face staring back at him: his elementary school principal, the man who inspired him to become an educator in the first place. Read about Ramon and Juan's connection >>> * California's Untold Black History For decades, the narrative around California's early history has largely excluded the Black people who helped shaped the state — but an interdisciplinary research team is working to uncover the hidden history of the African Californios. Read about their work >>> * History in Bloom Every January, Cal Poly participates in the Rose Parade in Pasadena — and the program celebrated a milestone anniversary in 2024. Rose Float Vice President Collin Marfia marked it with a unique senior project. Read about Collin's endeavor >>> * An AI Misinformation Age In the last few years, the rise of AI has made it hard for consumers to trust their own eyes and ears. Kim Bisheff, a journalism professor who studies the spread of misinformation, explains what that means — and how to stay smart. Learn more >>> Want more Learn by Doing stories in your life? Sign up for our monthly newsletter, the Cal Poly News Recap ! Subscribe to the Recap Related News Campus and Community Semesters, the Solano Campus, and Start Times: Here’s What’s New at Cal Poly Campus and Community Astronaut Victor Glover Shares Journey to the Moon at Cal Poly Event Campus and Community Congrats, Class of 2026! 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