Diversity
Points of Pride
- Diverse Community Cal Poly Pomona is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and has one of the most diverse student populations in the country.
- Future PhDs Cal Poly Pomona is among the top universities for graduating Latino students who later earn a doctorate in the sciences.
- Rose Float Students from multiple academic disciplines help design and build a float for the annual Rose Parade on New Year's Day.
![Mariachi Los Broncos](img/landing-mariachi-los-broncos-perform.jpg)
On a Cultural Note
Cal Poly Pomona's Mariachi Los Broncos strikes a chord with a diversity of students.
I Am First
About a third of Cal Poly Pomona students are the first in their families to attend college. The stories of their journeys, including the struggles and successes, are reminders that their goals are within reach and that there is not one set path to success.
![Daynie Rivera](img/landing-rivera,-daynie1.jpg)
![Linda Lopez](img/landing-linda-lopez-immigrant-affairs5.jpg)
American Dream
As the chief of the Office of Immigrant Affairs in Los Angeles, Linda Lopez connects new Angelenos to LA's diverse community.
#WeAreCPP
![Alumna helps women and students of color with financial needs to pursue technical or computer science majors.](img/alvarez,-maria1.jpg)
Maria Alvarez
Alumna encourages women and students of color to pursue careers in STEM and leadership roles.![Oscar Menjivar](img/menjivar,-oscar20.jpg)
Oscar Menjivar
Oscar's technology nonproft in Los Angeles opens doors to college and careers.![Matt Bennett](img/bennett,-matt1.jpg)