Cal Poly Humboldt Celebrates its Newest Graduates at Fall 2024 Commencement
With the support of family, friends, and the Humboldt community, nearly 260 graduates crossed the stage in the Lumberjack Arena during Fall Commencement on Friday, Dec. 20.
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Celebrate Cal Poly Humboldt’s Polytechnic Anniversary with Music, Community, and Fun
Get ready for a celebration of music and connection as Cal Poly Humboldt marks the anniversary of becoming the third polytechnic in the California State University system on Sunday, Jan. 26, at 4 p.m.
Local Educators Spotlight Regional Histories and Arts Through National Project
In a year-long effort, Humboldt County fourth through 12 grade educators collaborated with Cal Poly Humboldt faculty to learn about and teach overlooked local histories.
Cal Poly Humboldt Launches Gap-Closing Financial Support for Students in Need
When state and federal financial aid is not enough to cover the full cost of university tuition and mandatory fees, potential students face difficult choices about pursuing their educational goals, ranging from changing their school of choice to deferring higher education altogether.
Students Craft One-of-a-Kind Trophies for CSU’s Top Student Researchers
Cal Poly Humboldt students have crafted one-of-a-kind trophies for the 2025 California State University (CSU) Student Research Competition. Handmade in the University’s makerspaces, the trophies reflect both the spirit of Humboldt and the research categories they honor.
Alumni & Donor Stories
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.
Empowering Local Futures Through The Humboldt First Scholarship Initiative
At Cal Poly Humboldt, education is a catalyst for change—transforming lives, empowering communities, and fostering opportunities. Embodying this belief, the University introduced the Humboldt First Scholarship five years ago to financially support local students and encourage them to pursue higher education while staying closer to home and connected to their families and communities.
Alum Champions Religious Accommodations for Native American Service Members
A year ago, U.S. Army Major Patrick Sorensen ('06, Chemistry) gained national attention when his portrait went viral. In the photo, his hair is long, and he’s wearing ceremonial Native American feathers while in uniform, varying from the standard dress code for male soldiers.
Empower the Next Generation: Transforming Lives at Cal Poly Humboldt, Part II
What will your legacy be? There are two primary ways to impact future generations of students at Cal Poly Humboldt: legacy gifts and endowments.
Campus Achievements
Dr. Barbara Clucas received Bureau of Land Management funding to support collaborative research with Texas A&M that will investigate common raven presence in Gunnison sage grouse (…
Professor Alison Holmes (Politics) has passed the Yurok Bar Exam and was sworn into the Yurok Tribal Court Bar by Chief Judge Abby Abinanti in January. She is now Yurok Bar #97.
Published the chapter, Chapter 33: People of Turkish Culture in Handbook for Culturally Competent Care. 2nd ed. 2024. Ed E. Fenkl, L. Purnell, pp. 445-460.
Mathematics Cheyenne Ty, Amanda Case, Emmanuel Mezzulo, Abigail Penland, and Kamila Larripa had their research paper published in the Spora: A Journal of Biomathematics. The paper is called "…
Dr. Alison Holmes (PSCI) served as Vice Chair of International Research on the organizing committee of the CSU International Forum (Dec 12-13) at CSU Chico. She has been instrumental in extending…
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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
What Consumers Should Know About Mastercard »
Professor of Finance Humnath Panta discusses well known credit cards, misconceptions, and their potential benefits.
WalletHub - Jan 2025
Why Humboldt's coast gets major earthquakes. Could they happen in Shasta Cascade region? »
Thursday's 7.0 magnitude earthquake, and more than a dozen subsequent quakes up to 5.8 strong, are the latest in a history of strong earthquakes off California's North Coast in Humboldt County.
Record Searchlight - Dec 2024
CalPoly Humboldt provides federally funded pathway for inmates to earn a degree »
In an effort to address the generational impact of the school-to-prison pipeline, Cal Poly Humboldt has joined a growing trend in California among institutions of higher education that offer a path to a college degree for incarcerated individuals.
The Jefferson Exchange - Nov 2024
It used to be a notoriously violent prison. Now it’s home to a first-of-its kind education program »
In less than 15 minutes, Michael Mariscal validated why a team of officials at Cal Poly Humboldt have spent more than three years trying to set up the first bachelor’s degree program at a maximum-security prison in California.
CalMatters - Nov 2024
