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A photo of a student and parent holding a certificate of admissions to Cal Poly Humboldt during Fall Preview 2024.

Direct Admissions for Eureka City Schools High School Seniors

Cal Poly Humboldt and Eureka City Schools District (ECS) have created a partnership to simplify the college admissions process for local high school students. The partnership, centered around a new direct admissions program, will provide students with streamlined access to Cal Poly Humboldt and support their journey to higher education.

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Cal Poly Humboldt Spring Welcome Concert

The Cal Poly Humboldt Department of Dance, Music & Theater Invites you to the performance of the “Cal Poly Humboldt Recital Series: Welcome to Spring Semester.”

A photo of Nobuko-Miyamoto.

Commemorating Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties & the Constitution

Cal Poly Humboldt will observe the annual Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties & the Constitution, on January 30, through a series of events featuring Asian American singer and activist Nobuko Miyamoto. Events are free and open to the public.

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Painting Instructor Raises over $2,000 for Artists Following L.A. Fires

In response to the devastating fires in Los Angeles, Cal Poly Humboldt Art instructor Gina Tuzzi recently raffled off an original painting to raise funds to support artists affected by the fires.  

A photo of students volunteering at the Jefferson Community Center during MLK Day of Service 2024.

115 Cal Poly Humboldt Volunteers Transform Local Communities on MLK Day of Service

On a January morning, 115 Cal Poly Humboldt and College of the Redwoods students, staff, faculty, and community members came together with a shared purpose: to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of unity and service by making a tangible impact in their community.

Alumni & Donor Stories

A photo of Leonel Arguello in front of active restoration efforts in Larry Dam Creek circa 2006.

A Career Rooted in the Redwood Forests

Over the past 36 years, Leonel Arguello (‘89, Ecology, ‘93, M.A. Botany) has built a remarkable career with Redwood National and State Parks.

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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.

A photo of Humboldt student Harmony Switzer Tryon using the flight simulator at the Library.

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.

A portrait of Maj. Patrick Sorensen wearing his Native American regalia of feathers while wearing his U.S. Army uniform.

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.

Campus Achievements

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

Coauthored and edited a special issue in Molecular Ecology Resources titled:  skúkum tílixam: Uniting to Support…

The purpose of the JAMES M. FLOSS SCHOLARSHIP FUND is to support students majoring or minoring in Dance, Music, and Theatre Arts or other performing arts, with a focus on Theatre Arts including…

Dan Barton (Faculty, Wildlife) chaired the scientific program of an international joint conference between the Pacific Seabird Group and the Waterbird Society, held in San José, Costa Rica, in…

Kamila Larripa and collaborator Anca Radulescu had their paper accepted to the Journal of Theoretical Biology.  The paper is titled "A Mathematical Model of Microglia Glucose Metabolism and…

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 (…

Humboldt in the News

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