Hats Off to the Spring Class of 2025!
With the cheers of thousands of family members and friends echoing throughout campus, Cal Poly Humboldt proudly celebrated the achievements of its Spring Class of 2025 during commencement ceremonies held Saturday.
Latest News
Groundbreaking Study: Twigs Absorb Rainwater
A raindrop landing on a tree branch may do more than just roll off or evaporate—it might be absorbed directly into the twig itself. That’s the surprising and significant finding of a new study led by Cal Poly Humboldt Botany Professor Alana Chin, recently published in the Journal of Experimental Botany.
The Power of Art, Education, and Second Chances
Standing as a symbol of collaboration, compassion, and creativity, a new mural at Cal Poly Humboldt was created by incarcerated artists and University students.
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.
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.
Alumni & Donor Stories
Bringing Hollywood to the Redwoods
Cassandra Hesseltine ('96, Psychology) is a visionary leader whose passion for storytelling, performance, and community has helped transform California’s North Coast into a world-class filming destination.
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 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.
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.
Campus Achievements
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.
LiDAR reveals lost capital of the Kingdom of Lyncestis in North Macedonia »
Archaeologists recently uncovered the remains of a lost city in North Macedonia, believed to be the capital of the Kingdom of Lyncestis, which was previously dismissed as a military outpost.
MSN - May 2025
5 creative ways California colleges are feeding students beyond food pantries »
A majority of California’s college students experience food insecurity. Some campuses are stepping up with innovative free meal programs.
CalMatters - May 2025
Monster earthquake could sink swath of California, dramatically heightening flood risk, study says »
Findings of a new study, which included work by former and present Cal Poly Humboldt researchers, examined the repercussions of a massive earthquake on the Cascadia subduction zone, which stretches from Northern California up to Canada’s Vancouver Island.
LA Times - May 2025
Cal Poly Humboldt Students Study How Barn Owls are Used in Lodi Vineyards »
In a tiny wooden box perched high off the ground at the Lodi Wine and Visitor Center is a family of six barn owls. For owl parents Poppy and Yarrow, that's a lot of mouths to feed. In an effort to study their daily life, professors and students at Cal Poly Humboldt started a new project.
CBS Sacramento - May 2025
How to Age Up on a Warming Planet »
How should we think about aging when the impacts of climate change can make the future feel so uncertain? That’s a question Sarah Ray, professor and chair of environmental studies at Cal Poly Humboldt, has been helping her students consider.
The Atlantic - May 2025
