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[[Image:CPPlogo.gif|thumb|right|200px|The logo of Cal Poly Pomona]]
'''California State Polytechnic University, Pomona''' is a public, nationally-ranked, coeducational university situated at the western corner of the city of Pomona, a suburb of Los Angeles, California. Also known as '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cal_Poly_Pomona Cal Poly Pomona]''', and commonly called '''Cal Poly''' among locals (but never by the university, as that name properly refers to California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo), it is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University. The University offers a full spectrum of degrees but is best known for its engineering, agricultural, architectural, and business programs.

As of 2006, ''US News and World Report'' ranked Pomona the fourth best public university (ninth overall) for Civil Engineering; sixth best public (13th overall) for Electrical Engineering; and fifth best public university (15th overall) for Mechanical Engineering undergraduate programs. 

Their colors are green and gold and their mascot is the Broncos.  Broncos athletics has won 13 NCAA Division II national championships in the following sports:
* Men's Baseball (1983, 1980, 1976)
* Men's Cross country (1983)
* Women's Basketball (2002, 2001, 1986, 1985, 1982)
* Women's Tennis (1992, 1991, 1981, 1980)

==Significance==
Cal Poly Pomona is the alma mater of [[REDdimension Wiki Circle]] member [[Debbie McNulty]].  She earned her bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the school in 1987.

==Notable Alumni==
* Bornstein, Jonathan - professional soccer player
* Brulte, Jim – politician, Former Republican leader of the California State Senate
* Haskvitz, Alan - National Teacher's Hall of Fame educator 
* Palmer, Violet – First female referee in U.S. professional sports, current NBA referee 
* Pombo, Richard – US Congressman (R-CA)
* Rhode, Kim – 3-time Olympic gold medalist in trap shooting
* Solis, Hilda – US Congresswoman (D-CA)
* Vaness, Carol - Metropolitan Opera soprano
* Whitaker, Forest - Academy Award winning actor, "Panic Room]]," "The Crying Game", "The Last King of Scotland"
* Zorn, Jim – pro football player, Seattle Seahawks (1976 - 1983)

==Related Links==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cal_Poly_Pomona Cal Poly Pomona] on Wikipedia
*[http://www.csupomona.edu/ Official website]

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