CPP Magazine

President's Message

New Beginnings

Cal Poly Pomona is a launchpad to career success and a home to students who dream of a bright future full of possibilities. Every spring, we celebrate the Broncos who worked tirelessly to earn their degree from our university, a celebration years in the making, and yet, as soon as one class graduates, the next is right around the corner.

Before we completely turn the page on the 2022-23 academic year and focus our attention on what lies ahead, I want to take one more opportunity to celebrate our most recent graduates. This May, about 7,000 Broncos crossed the stage during Commencement ceremonies — each carrying their own unique stories of triumph and perseverance, struggle and achievement, fortitude and unwavering commitment to their dreams.

Congratulations to all our recent graduates, and congratulations to their families, friends and loved ones who supported them along the way. To our alumni and friends of CPP — I invite you to reflect upon your graduation day, who you were before you crossed the graduation stage and who you have become.

Whether you graduated one year ago or 50 years ago, your talents and gifts are still in bloom. I urge you to continue to pursue your dreams, big and small, and allow them to unfold and evolve.

Be open to new experiences and make choices that further your curiosity and passion. Never stop learning.

I hope you stay connected to CPP and find ways to give back, whether that’s through events and activities, volunteer programs and philanthropy, or simply celebrating one other’s successes. We value your experiences, stories, perspectives and gifts. You have the power to make a difference in our students’ lives, by helping them grow and feel affirmed in who they will become.

Thank you for your commitment and support.

Sincerely,
Soraya M. Coley, Ph.D.
President 

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In addition to our commencement ceremonies, Cal Poly Pomona's Centers for Transformation, Retention, Equity and Empowerment hosts many meaningful and fun cultural graduation celebrations. See more on Instagram.