Campus News

Cal Poly Humboldt Rowing capped off a historic 2026 season Friday afternoon, earning a national runner-up finish at the NCAA Division II Rowing Championships at Lake Lanier Olympic Park in Gainesville, Georgia.

Faculty members Paul Michael Leonardo Atienza, Paul E. Bourdeau, Brandon L. Browne, AmyK Conley, and Cutcha Risling Baldy are being recognized for their excellence in teaching and scholarship.

Cal Poly Humboldt will celebrate the Class of 2026 during Spring Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16, bringing graduates, families, and the campus community together for one of the year’s most anticipated milestones.

The nation is facing an educator shortage, with the most pronounced shortages in science and math. In California, demand for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers is projected to grow substantially. 

On June 3–5, Cal Poly Humboldt will host California’s inaugural Outdoor Economy Summit, a new statewide event exploring how outdoor recreation drives economic growth, job creation, and long-term community resilience.

Congratulations to the 2025-26 recipients of the annual Staff Recognition Awards!

The 10th annual Sustainability Champion Awards program honors Cal Poly Humboldt students, faculty, and staff whose practices have deepened a culture of sustainability on campus, have furthered the integration of sustainability into academics or student life, or have reduced the University’s environmental footprint.

The Humboldt Emeritus & Retired Faculty & Staff Association (ERFSA) Executive Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 ERFSA Small Grant Awards.  

Cal Poly Humboldt will come alive with innovation, creativity, and discovery during the 13th annual ideaFest on Friday, May 1, as hundreds of students, faculty, and staff showcase the projects they’re most proud of.

These 2025-26 Outstanding Students Awards recognize the academics, co-curricular excellence, and achievements of our students. Congratulations to this year’s winners and nominees!

A $1 million grant from the Campbell Foundation is funding a first-of-its-kind study aimed at helping cannabis farmers reduce costs, lower environmental impacts, and produce cleaner, more sustainable products.

Cal Poly Humboldt Athletics celebrated a highly successful week of fundraising, generating more than $223,000 in support of student-athlete scholarships through its annual Giving Day and the 40th Annual Humboldt Athletics Auction.

Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to announce it will award an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts to alum Carla Shapreau (‘83, Special Major) at Commencement this May, recognizing her groundbreaking work at the intersection of music, law, and cultural heritage.

The United States is facing a shortage of healthcare workers, a problem especially prevalent in rural regions like the North Coast. 

Cal Poly Humboldt has received a landmark $3 million commitment from the Campbell Foundation to establish the University’s first fully funded endowed professorship. The Campbell Foundation has specifically designated the funds for the Cannabis Studies program. 

In a powerful show of community support for students, Cal Poly Humboldt’s fourth annual Giving Day raised $349,167 in just 24 hours.

Cal Poly Humboldt’s Earth Week will bring the campus community together from April 16-25 to celebrate and explore how sustainability is woven into everyday life in creative, inclusive, and hands-on ways.

The Humboldt International Film Festival (HIFF) is back for its 59th year.

Cal Poly Humboldt is ranked No. 6 among medium-sized schools on the Peace Corps’ 2026 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list. 

The third annual Cannabis & Environmental Stewardship Symposium will bring together experts throughout California to Cal Poly Humboldt on Friday, April 17, to explore equitable and environmentally responsible practices in California’s cannabis market—the nation’s largest, valued at more than $5 billion.

Cal Poly Humboldt is launching a new Bachelor of Arts in Critical Agriculture Studies & Agroecology in Fall 2026, expanding the University’s commitment to place-based learning, sustainability, community-engaged scholarship, and climate justice. 

Cal Poly Humboldt Giving Day returns in its fourth year on Wednesday, April 8, bringing together faculty, staff, alumni, donors, friends, and family for a 24-hour fundraising effort in support of students.

Cal Poly Humboldt is expanding its support for students and their families with the launch of the Family Ambassador program, an initiative designed to build community, share knowledge, and help families feel connected throughout the college experience.

This fall, Cal Poly Humboldt is launching five new academic programs designed to prepare students for high-impact careers. From healthcare to sustainable food systems, the programs address workforce needs across California and the North Coast.

An international team of scientists has discovered a previously unknown species of semi-aquatic rodent living in the cloud forests of Peru.