Cal Poly Maritime Academy (formerly the CSU Maritime Academy) will award 150 bachelor’s degrees and 20 master’s degrees at its commencement ceremony Saturday, May 2, at Bodnar Field.The university will also award
Cal Poly Maritime Academy (formerly the CSU Maritime Academy) will award 150 bachelor’s degrees and 20 master’s degrees at its commencement ceremony Saturday, May 2, at Bodnar Field.
The university will also award an Honorary Doctor of Science degree to Capt. Kate McCue, who graduated in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and is the inaugural captain of Four Seasons.
McCue is an internationally recognized maritime leader whose career spans nearly three decades at sea. In 2015, she became the first American woman to command a megaton cruise ship at Celebrity Cruises, a milestone that expanded opportunity and visibility for women in the maritime industry.
Today, she serves as the inaugural captain of Four Seasons I, helping launch a new era in luxury yachting.
A proud alumna and member of the Class of 2000, McCue’s journey from cadet to captain reflects the enduring impact of a Cal Poly Maritime Academy education and the institution’s Learn by Doing philosophy.
“Capt. McCue’s career is a powerful example of what it means to Learn by Doing,” said Armstrong. “From her time as a Cal Maritime cadet to her leadership on the global stage, she represents the excellence, determination and real-world
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