New Research Shows Redwoods Stand Strong Amid Wildfires—But Management Matters
Cal Poly Humboldt study in partnership with Save the Redwoods League reveals how second-growth forests respond to modern wildfires and what managers can do to protect them.
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What began as an educational journey has grown into a story of personal and academic empowerment for one Cal Poly Humboldt student, Stephanie Murillo. Behind Murillo’s transformational experience is the University’s Excelling & Living Independently Through Education (ELITE) Scholars Program, which helps former foster youth like Murillo succeed in higher education and beyond.
UPD Joins Blue Envelope Program to Foster More Inclusive Communication with Campus Community
For many people, a traffic stop or roadside encounter can be stressful. But for those who experience communication differences, neurodivergence, or disabilities such as autism, epilepsy, or hearing loss, those moments can be especially overwhelming.
Historic Podium Finish for Cal Poly Humboldt at NCAA West Regional Championships
The Cal Poly Humboldt women's triathlon team made history on Sunday, earning the program's first-ever podium finish at the NCAA West Regional Championship.
A Look Into Humboldt’s Energy History
A new report from the Schatz Energy Research Center at Cal Poly Humboldt examines the entwined history of energy development and timber production in Humboldt County—and looks at how transmission system expansion for offshore wind could empower greater energy access on the North Coast.
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Cal Poly Humboldt alumni, faculty, staff, parents, community members, and friends came together to provide unprecedented support for students and programs.
From the Redwood Bowl to the NFL: Coaching with Heart, Purpose, and a Humboldt Foundation
When Robert Prince (‘89, Math, ‘91, M.S. Physical Education) arrived at Humboldt in 1985, it was the beginning of a lifelong journey grounded in hard work, passion, and a deep love for football—not just the game, but the people who play it.
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Dr. Cinthya Ammerman Muñoz and Dr. Paul Michael L. Atienza co-edited Issue 47 of The Humboldt Journal of Social Relations on “Place-Based Digital Inquiry.” The issue explores how digital tools…
Melanie Michalak (Geology) and Susan Cashman (Geology) published a paper in the Journal of Geology with co-authors Kevin Furlong (lead author; Penn State) and Paul O'Sullivan (GeoSep Services)…
Professor Catalina Cuellar-Gempeler's BIOL 412 General Microbiology class has published another successful volume of the Humboldt Journal of Microbiology, accessible at…
A recent study by Dr. Rafael Cuevas Uribe, carried out by graduate student Evan Simpson, marks the first successful cultivation of a species of kelp known as “Alaria” in Humboldt Bay.…
Rick Bartow, The Man Who Made Marks, written and directed by Nanette Durbin, M.Ed. (Osage Nation/Cherokee Nation) is part of the inaugural exhibition at the Mark Rothko Pavilion, Portland…
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In Giants Rising, viewers journey into the towering redwood forests to uncover the science, culture and resilience of these ancient giants—featuring the research efforts of Cal Poly Humboldt scientists Allyson Carroll, Stephen C. Sillett and Marie E. Antoine.
PBS - Nov 2025
New Research Shows Redwoods Stand Strong Amid Wildfires – But Management Matters »
Cal Poly Humboldt study in partnership with Save the Redwoods League reveals how second-growth forests respond to modern wildfires and what managers can do to protect them.
YubaNet - Nov 2025
Researchers Discover The Power Behind Galapagos Biodiversity »
Researchers have shed light on the forces behind the astonishing biodiversity in the Galapagos.
Deeper Blue - Nov 2025
A task force led by Cal Poly Humboldt recommended that the state fund a research and educational center that would start work on the nation’s first public wildfire catastrophe model and develop a multi-year plan to implement it.
LA Times - Oct 2025
Where students learn without debt: 7 U.S. Colleges that do not charge tuition fees »
In 2025, Cal Poly Humboldt launched its Green & Gold Guarantee, a tuition-free initiative for California residents meeting specific financial aid criteria.
Times of India - Oct 2025
