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Over $50 Million Awarded to Cal Poly Humboldt for Research and Community Initiatives

Cal Poly Humboldt’s Pelican Bay Bachelor of Arts in Communication program stands as one of California’s pioneering educational offerings, providing a B.A. degree within a level-four, maximum-security prison setting.

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Humboldt Midfielder Erwin 'EJ' Manibusan Competes at U20 Asia Cup

Men’s Soccer player, Erwin “EJ” Manibusan Jr., recently competed at the AFC U20 Asian Cup in Vietnam as a midfielder for Gaum’s national team.

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Liminal Bodies and Space Exhibition

Liminal bodies and space by visiting artists Linh Dao and Amanda Stojanov opens to the public on Thursday, Nov. 7, with an opening reception that evening from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Reese Bullen Gallery. The exhibition will run through Dec. 14.

Cal Poly Humboldt Among Top Public Schools in the West

Cal Poly Humboldt is among the top public schools in the West.

On-Campus Voter Engagement Opportunities

As election day quickly approaches, efforts throughout campus are focused on increasing voter turnout among students.

Alumni & Donor Stories

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Empower the Next Generation: Transforming Lives at Cal Poly Humboldt, Part I

At Cal Poly Humboldt, every gift—whether large or small—has the power to transform a student's life.

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From Humboldt's Redwoods to Hollywood Soundstages

Chris Manning ('90, Journalism) is deeply passionate about the art of storytelling through sound. His career has involved performing at Wembley Stadium, creating immersive soundscapes for iconic scenes like “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and “Guardians of the Galaxy,” and recording Santana’s 1999 album “Supernatural.”

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$1 million Bequest to Support Environmental Research

Carl “Chip” (‘78, Natural Resources) and Kareen Moriarty-Kalvin (‘99, Liberal Studies, ‘09, M.A. Education) are dedicated to protecting the environment from the impact of climate change. In gratitude

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Introducing Cal Poly Humboldt's 2024 Distinguished Alumni

Cal Poly Humboldt has been proudly celebrating the outstanding achievements of its alumni through the prestigious Distinguished Alumni Award since 1960.

Campus Achievements

Updates about the latest accomplishments—including latest research, publications, and awards—by students, faculty, and staff
Michael Bruner, Professor Emeritus, Communication, recently published in the Journal of Communication and Media Research the article, "A comparative analysis of public discourse in and outside of…
Students Cheyenne Ty and Abigail Fenland presented a research poster at the American Physical Society Far West Conference.  The poster summarized their math model of immune cell and neuron…
This month, Film Lecturer and Producer Nicola Waugh premiered the narrative feature film Lucky Star (Dir. Gillian McKercher) at…
Matias Solorzano, a graduate student in Academic Research in the Psychology Department was awarded the McCrone Graduate Fellowship Award in recognition of his research in neurodivergence in…
Dr. Amber Gaffney along with alumni and current lecturer Benny Anjewierden and several other alumni published a paper in Groups Processes and Intergroup Relations. This paper details major…

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.