Women's Rowing Wins Third National Title
The Lumberjacks win their third NCAA Division II Rowing National Championship on Saturday.
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A Weeklong Expedition in the Owyhee Canyonlands
Cal Poly Humboldt’s Outdoor Leadership class braved a 13- hour drive to the vast canyons, rolling hills, and wildlife of Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands for a student-led backpacking expedition.
The Library is Diversifying its STEM Resources, and Wants Your Suggestions
While institutions throughout the U.S. are banning books, restricting access to those that showcase voices from historically marginalized groups, the Cal Poly Humboldt Library is diversifying its collections—and staff want suggestions from the campus community.
Humboldt Track & Field Qualifies Two Individuals for NCAA National Championship Meet
The Cal Poly Humboldt track and field program will send two individuals to compete at the 2023 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field National Championships hosted by Colorado State University Pueblo at the CSU Pueblo Thunderbowl.
Dr. Nick Pettit Set to Lead Lumberjack Athletics
On Monday, May 15, 2023, Cal Poly Humboldt President, Dr. Tom Jackson, Jr., announced that Dr. Nick Pettit will be the next Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports for the Lumberjacks.
Alumni & Donor Stories
Alum Establishes Scholarship to Support Natural Resources and Science Students
Brad Smith’s (‘71, Wildlife Management) favorite part about being a Wildlife major at Cal Poly Humboldt was the hands-on learning experience. He remembers heading to the redwood forest behind campus.
El Leñador Alumni Reflect, Celebrate 10 Years
Since its inception in 2013, El Leñador, Cal Poly Humboldt’s bilingual newspaper, has given many Humboldt Latinx students a sense of belonging, understanding, and empowerment.
Alum Amplifies the Importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
When a small pebble is dropped into a still body of water, it creates a small ripple. When another pebble is dropped, it creates another ripple. For Eddie Pate (‘88, Wildlife, ‘93, M.A. Sociology), dropping a continuous pebble of intentional inclusion, diversity, and equitable (IDE) actions gradually changes the flow of systemic inequalities for a more inclusive environment for underrepresented people.
From Forestry to Fire Chief
When Kurt McCray ('93, Forestry) came to Humboldt in the late 1980s, he knew he didn’t want a career that kept him inside.
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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.
Professor Ara Pachmayer on Savings for Summer Travel »
You shouldn’t have to wipe out your savings just to enjoy a nice summer vacation. Tourism Management Professor Ara Pachmayer shares her budget-friendly advice and other useful travel insights.
WalletHub - May 2023
How to Cope with Climate Anxiety »
Two-thirds of Americans report feeling anxious about climate change. There's even a new term for it - eco-anxiety. Environmental Studies Professor Sarah Ray talks about what it is and strategies for coping.
NPR - May 2023
How will California protect Humboldt Bay from worst sea level rise on the West Coast? »
The accelerated change is due to tectonic activity, which is causing the ground around and under the bay to sink at the same rate the sea level is rising.
CalMatters - Apr 2023
Redwoods Shouldn't Be So Tall. Here's Why They Are »
Beyond its iconic height, the Redwood Forest is sacred to the Yurok Tribe and a scientific frontier for the study of vast biodiversity that exists nowhere else on Earth.
PBS - Apr 2023
Aviation Simulator To Land in Cal Poly Humboldt Library »
Cal Poly Humboldt takes first steps toward establishing an aviation program.
FLYING - Apr 2023
