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A photo of graduates throwing their caps during Spring Commencement in the Redwood Bowl.

Spring Commencement Celebrates Class of 2025

Cal Poly Humboldt will honor nearly 1,000 graduates this spring with ceremonies that reflect the University’s deep sense of community, celebration, and commitment to student success.

Latest News

A collage of Cal Poly Humboldt's 2024-25 Distinguished Faculty from left to right: Professor Young Sub Kwon, Professor Daniela Mineva, and Professor Dale Oliver

Recognizing Distinguished Faculty 2024-25

Kinesiology Professor Young Sub Kwon, Music Professor Daniela Mineva, and Mathematics Professor Dale Oliver are being recognized for their excellence in teaching and scholarship.

A photo of Carmen Benavides-Garb wearing graduation stoles with the forest in the background.

Student Wins Fulbright Teaching Fellowship

Cal Poly Humboldt student Carmen Benavides-Garb has been selected for the prestigious Fulbright Teaching Fellowship to Mexico. She becomes the first Humboldt student to receive the award in 14 years.

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New Carnegie Classification

Cal Poly Humboldt received a new Carnegie Classification designation that recognizes it as a model in fostering student success.

A photo of a person standing in line with a tote bag that displays the 39th annual CSU Research Competition logo.

Humboldt Students Win at CSU Research Competition

Three Cal Poly Humboldt students represented the University with extraordinary distinction at this year’s CSU Research Competition in April, each earning awards in their respective categories.

Alumni & Donor Stories

A photo of artist David White posing in front of the art hallway he created.

Alum Behind the Art Hallway: David White’s Ever-Growing Legacy at Humboldt

This spring, David White (‘87, Art, ‘89, M.A. Art) was back on campus—paintbrush in hand, refreshing a legacy that’s grown for more than three decades. He came, as he always does every 10 years, to care for the space he created: the art hallway.

A photo of Photo: James Floss as Jimmy Jackin in a play called “Translations,” which played at Humboldt.

A Legacy of Theater, Teaching, and Giving Back

For James Floss (‘85, Theatre Arts, ‘91, M.F.A.), education has never been just about checking off required courses—it’s a playground for curiosity and creativity.

A photo of Leesa Coble in front of a poster for Ted Lasso

Alum Shapes Fan-Favorite Digital Content for Apple TV+

From “Ted Lasso” to “Shrinking,” Leesa Coble (‘97, Journalism) inspires as a creative content marketing manager for Apple TV+ by stepping into the shoes of fans, envisioning the behind-the-scenes content they crave, and masterfully weaving stories that resonate.

A photo of Marie Jacobs Liebau, who graduated from Humboldt State Teaching College in 1929.

Honoring a Legacy in Education

Jack and Charlene Liebau have established the Marie Jacobs Liebau, Class of 1929, Endowed Scholarship for Teaching at Cal Poly Humboldt as a testament to their deep commitment to education.

Campus Achievements

Updates about the latest accomplishments—including latest research, publications, and awards—by students, faculty, and staff

For at least 25 years, students from the School of Engineering have successfully participated in the Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications (COMAP) annual Mathematical…

Mailani Souza, Specialized Funding Analyst in the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs Foundation, received the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) Emerging…

Outstanding Service Award: Dr. Dale Oliver, Professor of Mathematics 

Dr. Dale Oliver, Professor of Mathematics and Interim Chair of the Department of Computer Science…

In April, Cal Poly Humboldt undergrad philosophy students were invited to Pacific University of Oregon to their 27th Philosophy Conference to discuss their authored essays. Esmeralda Macias,…

Geography major Samantha Ramos won second place for student paper at the California Geographical Society annual conference for her research on the spatial patterns of migrant deaths at the Arizona…

Humboldt in the News

Recognizing the expertise and achievements our faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Know of a story we should consider for Humboldt in the News? Email us at news@humboldt.edu.