Cal Poly Humboldt Native American Studies Professors Recognized as Exemplary Leaders
The Rou Dalagurr: Food Sovereignty Lab & Traditional Ecological Knowledges Institute at Cal Poly Humboldt is honored to announce that co-directors and Native American Studies professors Cutcha Risling Baldy and Kaitlin Reed received the 2025 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award.
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New Designation Highlights Research-Focused Educational Experience
Cal Poly Humboldt has officially been recognized as a Research Colleges and Universities (RCU) institution by the prestigious Carnegie Classification, marking a significant milestone in the University’s growing research and innovation efforts.
Cal Poly Humboldt Celebrates Third Annual Fiesta Folklórica
Grown in popularity since 2023, the third annual Fiesta Folklórica, uniting Cal Poly Humboldt's Danza Azteca and Ballet Folklórico de Humboldt, will be held at the John Van Duzer Theatre on Friday, Feb. 28, Saturday, March 1 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 2 at 2 p.m.
Decolonizing Renewable Energy Development
A conversation on the conflict between renewable energy development and Indigenous sovereignty takes center stage during the Decolonizing Renewable Energy Development speaker series. Hosted by Cal Poly Humboldt’s Schatz Energy Research Center, the event on Wednesday, Feb. 19 is free and open to the public and features High Country News editor-in-chief Jennifer Sahn and award-winning journalist B. ‘Toastie’ Oaster.
Newly Admitted Black Students to Experience Humboldt Through RUSH
For many students, choosing a college isn’t just about academics—it’s about finding a place where they feel supported and at home. That’s exactly what Rising Umoja Students of Humboldt (RUSH) aims to provide.
Alumni & Donor Stories
Alum Creates Space for Creativity and Connection at Arcata’s The Summitt
As a philosopher, filmmaker, and passionate supporter of women’s sports, Cal Poly Humboldt Film faculty Michelle Cartier ('01, Film) founded The Summitt—a community-driven space where art, philosophy, and sports intersect.
Supporting the Future of Engineering
Michael and Mary Lore Brown have made an incredible financial pledge to Cal Poly Humboldt’s School of Engineering’s new Energy Systems Engineering program. Their generous commitment embodies a profound dedication to inspiring education and innovation in renewable energy engineering, a field that has been a lifelong passion for Michael, who attended Humboldt in the late 60s.
A Career Rooted in the Redwood Forests
Over the past 36 years, Leonel Arguello (‘89, Ecology, ‘93, M.A. Botany) has built a remarkable career with Redwood National and State Parks.
Teamwork Makes the High-Tech Dream Work: Crafting Solutions in Aerospace
Cooperation was a cornerstone of Alan Sesser’s (‘99, Environmental Science) academic experience at Cal Poly Humboldt.
Campus Achievements
Professor Pascal Biwole co-authored the following recently published original research papers:
James Floss, who taught Oral Interpretation of Children’s Literature at HSU for 3 decades recently gave a workshop called “Dynamic Read-Alouds for Children” to future K-3 teachers in Oaxaca,…
Kathleen Mercury presented "CreAItivity: The Creative Process, AI, and the Place Between," at Carnegie Mellon University's Center for Transformative Play in the Human Computer Interaction…
The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival has recognized multiple students for their work in Voices of a Silent Stage, our Fall 2024 original physical theatre production directed by…
The Cal Poly Humboldt Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Dan Aldag was recently awarded Second Prize in the Doug Davis Composition and Performance Endowment 2024 Performance Awards for…
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Cal Poly Humboldt's new research vessel floated out »
A new research vessel ordered by California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt (Cal Poly Humboldt) was recently launched into the water for the first time.
Baird Maritime - Jan 2025
CSU’s Top 10 Research Grants in 2024 »
The 10 largest grants awarded to the CSU last year are empowering universities to better prepare students and serve their communities.
The California State University - Jan 2025
All American Marine launches research vessel for Cal Poly Humboldt »
All American Marine, Bellingham, Wash., has launched a new research vessel built for the California Polytechnic Institute at Humboldt.
WorkBoat - Jan 2025
Wellness 2.0: When It’s All Too Much »
Environmental Studies Chair Sarah Jaquette Ray speaks with host Shankar Vednantam about how we can reclaim our sense of efficacy and purpose in the face of big, systemic problems like climate change.
Hidden Brain - Jan 2025
Cal Poly Humboldt sets sail with a new research vessel »
Eric Riggs, Dean of the College of Natural Resources & Sciences, joins the Exchange to discuss how the the new vessel will be used by the university.
Jefferson Public Radio - Jan 2025
