Cal Poly Humboldt Begins Student Housing Transformation
A new Cal Poly Humboldt housing project has been approved by the California State University Board of Trustees, with construction slated to begin in February.
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Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties & the Constitution
Cal Poly Humboldt will observe the annual Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties & the Constitution with a visit from poet, multi-disciplinary artist, and community activist traci kato-kiriyama (they+she) Monday, Jan. 30.
Emergency Response Training Improves Campus Safety, Cultural Resources Protection
Cal Poly Humboldt is now better prepared to protect cultural heritage in the event of emergencies, thanks to a Smithsonian Training attended by Emergency Manager Cris Koczera.
$1 Million Grant will Support Food for Indigenous Futures Program
The Rou Dalagurr Food Sovereignty Lab and Traditional Ecological Knowledges Institute at Cal Poly Humboldt received a $1 million Elevate Youth California: Youth Substance Use Disorder Prevention Program Grant which will support the Food for Indigenous Futures Program.
Place-Based Learning Communities Continue to Expand
Cal Poly Humboldt continues to grow its Place-Based Learning Communities, which offer first-year students improved connections to local communities and each other.
Alumni & Donor Stories
Mary & Foster Keller Endowment Continues to Support Students
To ease the financial burden for Cal Poly Humboldt students and honor her parents, Jennifer Keller established the Mary & Foster Keller Endowment in 2012. The endowment created the University’s first-ever Presidential Scholarship and awards student recipients $4,000 annually for four years.
Giving Inspires Giving
Sherman Schapiro (‘86, Environmental Systems) is proof that giving inspires giving.
Humboldt Ties Remain Strong for Prominent Alumna
Kari Marie Norgaard (‘92, Biology) got more than she expected out of Cal Poly Humboldt.
A Family of Lumberjacks Through and Through
Her mother and father. Her sister. Her brother. Her other sister. Her sister’s husband. Her cousin. Her niece.And the list goes on.
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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.
Does Climate Change Make You Anxious? You're Not Alone »
Extreme temperatures can impact physical health, but the changing climate is also taking a toll on mental health, especially for younger generations.
Scripps News - Jan 2023
Mass Storm Outages Bring Misery across California, Exposing Power Grid’s Vulnerabilities »
The Blue Lake Rancheria tribe’s community microgrid, which Cal Poly Humboldt's Schatz Energy Research Center helped develop, is an example of clean, alternative energy.
Los Angeles Times - Jan 2023
What Offshore Wind Power Could Mean for California (when Turbines Eventually Start Spinning) »
The Pacific Ocean contains a potential windfall of clean, renewable energy. Last month, the federal government took a major step to harness that power.
Los Angeles Times - Jan 2023
California’s Redwood Forests Don’t Mind Wet, Windy Weather »
Though some trees may be toppled in storms, experts say that redwood trees, which can live for centuries, are adapted to a wide range of weather events.
New York Times - Jan 2023
Humboldt Applications up 86% Since Becoming a Cal Poly »
Freshman applications to Cal Poly Humboldt, formerly Humboldt State University, rose 86% since the Northern California college changed its name and expanded its science and technology offerings, the campus reported.
EdSource - Dec 2022
