Carvajal Celebrates First Day as President
As the Spring semester began, Richard Carvajal spent his first morning on campus as Cal Poly Humboldt’s new president greeting students, visiting classrooms, and handing out donuts.
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Y.E.S. Volunteers Commemorate MLK Day with a Spirit of Service
To honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision of unity and service, Cal Poly Humboldt students, faculty, and staff, along with local organizations, volunteered their time on Monday to make a meaningful impact.
My Best Lecture Series Continues Jan. 28 with Adolfo Soberanis’ (Re)imagining (Real)ity
Cal Poly Humboldt’s College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (CAHSS) continues its new “My Best Lecture” series, a showcase of compelling talks that University faculty have always wanted to give.
Legal Cannabis is Opening New Doors for Women, Global Study Finds
A new global study suggests that cannabis legalization is narrowing long-standing gender gaps in the cannabis industry.
Fall Commencement Graduates Celebrate New Beginnings (PHOTOS)
With cheers echoing through Lumberjack Arena and the support of family, friends, and the Humboldt community, nearly 300 Cal Poly Humboldt graduates crossed the stage on Friday, Dec. 19, during Fall Commencement.
Alumni & Donor Stories
A Life Rooted in Wonder: Kathy Simpson Honors Husband’s Legacy
When Kathy Simpson talks about her late husband, Don Berry (‘76, Forestry), there’s a light that rises in her voice, an unmistakable glow of a life deeply loved and profoundly shared. Don was a scientist at heart, and, as Kathy puts it, “He was the funniest, kindest person I ever met. His joy in the natural world was infectious.”
Alum Brings Humboldt to Screens Nationwide
Ray Olson (‘86, Natural Resource Planning & Interpretation) has always had a passion for the outdoors. He came to Cal Poly Humboldt because of his love for the North Coast, which felt like home to him. Many years later, that same passion to explore a place, understand it, and share those experiences has become the driving force behind his TV series, Humboldt Outdoors.
A Legacy of Opportunity: Alum's Gift Empowers Chemistry Students and Faculty
Daniel Walker (‘74, Biology) embodies both gratitude and purpose through his generosity to Cal Poly Humboldt’s Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry.
Generational Giving from the Harris Family Expands Educational Opportunity
The Harris family’s philanthropy began, as Jim Harris tells it, around a dining room table.
Campus Achievements
Scholarly Communications Librarian Kyle Morgan published the article “Using AI to Auto-Tag Graduate Theses” in Information Technology and Libraries, 44(4),…
Dr. Laura Johnson has joined the Embodied Philosophy teaching community to offer a transformative course,…
Dr. Sarah Jaquette Ray interviewed Alexander Menrisky, author of a new book called Everyday Ecofascism, about the violent side of environmental politics for the University of Wisconsin web-…
California’s old-growth coast redwoods hold record-breaking biomass (organic material in wood, bark, and leaves) and provide vital habitats for tree-dwelling plants, animals, and fungi. Over 95%…
I have been invited by the United States Geological Survey to speak at their annual Northern California Earthquake Hazards Workshop (February, 2026) to discuss a recent paper of which I was lead…
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.
Wildfires Transform Safe Soil Minerals Into Toxins »
In the wake of wildfire, a vital micronutrient can become a toxic heavy metal - and could eventually make its way into groundwater.
The Mirage - Jan 2026
New Study Reveals That 1,300 New Species Have Been Added to the Global Mammal Count »
According to a new study published in the Journal of Mammalogy, the number of living mammal species has increased by 25% since 2005 — meaning that more than 1,300 new species have been added to the scientific record.
Good Good Good - Jan 2026
In California’s Redwoods, Scientists Rebuild Lost Ecosystems High up in the Canopy »
In Northern California’s redwood forests, scientists are pioneering techniques to restore canopy ecosystems by transplanting aerial gardens into younger trees to rebuild habitat, bolster biodiversity, and help forests better withstand climate change.
Mongabay - Jan 2026
Meet Five New Species Discovered in 2025 »
From high up in the mountains to the deep sea, take a tour across the world to meet five new species discovered in 2025.
Short Wave (NPR) - Jan 2026
Cal Poly Humboldt Named Bicycle Friendly University »
Cal Poly Humboldt University received a bronze award from the League of American Bicyclists, recognizing it as a Bicycle Friendly University for promoting and enabling accessible, safe bicycling on campus.
Jefferson Public Radio - Jan 2026
