Research Reveals how to Reinvigorate Canopy Biodiversity in Regenerating Redwood Forests
Hundreds of feet above the ground in the canopy of the redwood forest is a rich ecosystem unlike any other on Earth.
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Aileen Meyer, Dan Phillips Awarded Honorary Doctorates
Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to award two Honorary Doctorates of Humane Letters at this year’s Spring Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11. They are two of only 16 individuals in the University's history to receive the honor.
Slamdance Film Festival Gives Professor Lessons to Share with Students
Cal Poly Humboldt Film professor Sarah Lasley recently returned from screening her film “Welcome to the Enclave” at Slamdance, a prestigious film festival.
Reconnecting Arcata Neighborhoods
Governor Gavin Newsom announced a pilot program to reconnect three communities historically divided by transportation infrastructure in California. The Reconnecting Communities: Highways to Boulevards grant program will increase access and traveling options in underserved and underinvested neighborhoods in Arcata, South San Francisco and southeast San Diego/National City.
New 326-Million-Year-Old Fossil Shark-like Species Identified
Researchers have described a new species of ancient shark that was collected in Arkansas 45 years ago and fills an important role in understanding an enigmatic and bizarre group of prehistoric fishes. The study is published in the journal Geodiversitas.
Alumni & Donor Stories
Alum's Journey to Environmental Stewardship
Ariel DeLara (‘15, Rangeland Resource Science) now works as a district conservationist for the Natural Resource Conservation Service, where he's dedicated to environmental stewardship and conservation.
Emeritus Professor Establishes Endowment Fund in Honor of Soil Science Mentor Steven E. Slusser
Rangeland Resource and Wildland Soils Professor Emeritus Susan Edinger Marshall established the Steven E. Slusser Memorial Endowment with a $25,000 gift.
Lumberjacks in Love
Those who attend Cal Poly Humboldt often discover their love for the outdoors, their community, or a particular discipline—some even find the love of their lives.
Two Alums Featured in California Outdoors Hall of Fame
With only 99 inducted members of the California Outdoors Hall of Fame, Cal Poly Humboldt was the spawning ground for two individuals recognized for their influence on California’s outdoors.
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Humboldt in the News
Recognizing the expertise and achievements our faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Know of a story we should consider for HSU in the News? Email us at news@humboldt.edu.
Cal Poly Humboldt aiming to repatriate over 23K Native American items in collections »
Megan Watson is Cal Poly Humboldt's new NAGPRA coordinator. She’s been hired to oversee the repatriation of Native American cultural items in the university’s collection.
Jefferson Public Radio - Mar 2024
Elephant seals, once nearly extinct, are finding new places to call home »
Once on the brink of extinction, elephant seals are expanding north into new breeding grounds along the California coast, turning long-empty beaches into a ruckus of roars, grunts, chirps and moans.
The Mercury News - Feb 2024
Study provides rare glimpse of the ringtail, an important but poorly understood predator »
Secretive species can pose special conservation challenges simply because they are so skilled at staying under the radar that researchers have uncovered comparatively little about their basic needs.
One such species is the ringtail, a relative of the raccoon that has cultural significance to many Indigenous peoples in North America.
A collaboration among scientists from Oregon State University, the Hoopa Valley Tribe, Penn State and Cal Poly Humboldt has shed new light on the cat-like animal known for its large eyes and fluffy, striped tail.
Scientific Frontline - Feb 2024
Pell Grant Eligibility Extended to Prison Education Program »
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt's prison education program is the first in the country to be approved for federal Pell Grant funding under a new federal policy, making affordable education more accessible to incarcerated students.
BestColleges - Feb 2024
A Range of Biodiversity: the Klamath Mountains Pt. 2 »
Host Dave Schlom is once again joined by special co-host Michael Kauffmann, co-editor and publisher of The Klamath Mountains: A Natural History, as we conclude our two-part look at one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet.
In this episode, Dave and Michael examine the incredible forests of the Klamaths with two Cal Poly Humboldt professors who are deeply involved in studying them, Lucy Kerhoulas and Rosemary Sherriff.
Blue Dot - Jan 2024