Outstanding Scholars Honored with McCrone Awards
The McCrone Awards honor President Alistair McCrone and recognize the accomplishments of Humboldt’s excellent newer faculty members and students.
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Researchers Identify Key Powerline Risks for Wildfires and Outages
Wildfires and power outages caused by vegetation near powerlines have contributed to some of the state’s most destructive fires.
Cal Poly Humboldt Celebrates 4th Annual Fiesta Folkórica
The Cal Poly Humboldt Department of Dance, Music & Theatre presents the fourth annual Fiesta Folklórica at the John Van Duzer Theatre on Friday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m.
Career & Volunteer Expo Introduces Students to Future Employers
Cal Poly Humboldt students will have the opportunity to connect directly with employers and community organizations at this year’s Career Expo & Volunteer Fair, hosted by the Career Development Center in collaboration with the Center for Community-Based Learning.
Women's Soccer Player Receives CalHOPE Courage Award
Cal Poly Humboldt Women's Soccer player Josie Wolitzky was selected as a CalHOPE Courage Award recipient for January 2026.
Alumni & Donor Stories
A Helping Hand, A Lasting Legacy
David Finkelstein’s (‘86, Computer Information Systems) $10,000 gift to establish the Gigi Finkelstein Scholarship Fund is rooted in gratitude, memory, and a clear-eyed understanding of how fragile a college education can be when money is scarce.
Finding Belonging in the Water
Kory Lamberts’s (‘21, Environmental Studies) path to marine conservation didn’t begin in the ocean. It began in Martinez, California, where he grew up near an oil refinery and, long before he had the language for it, noticed patterns that would later define his work on expanding access to marine environments.
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.
Campus Achievements
Cal Poly Humboldt’s Debate Club marked a major milestone with its first full squad trip since before the pandemic, competing at Las Positas College against teams from 33 institutions.…
Former Geography faculty (1998-2001) and Potawatomi Nation tribal member Margaret Wickens Pearce was awarded a prestigious MacArthur Fellowship for her “Foregrounding Indigenous…
Dan Mar received a $65,000 grant from the Resources Legacy Fund to support initiatives within the Cannabis Studies Program, including the 2026 Cannabis and Environmental Stewardship Symposium on…
Dr. Eileen Cashman received a grant to lead a sea level rise planning and economic study for the Murray Field Airport in Eureka. The airport provides critical services to Humboldt County…
Cal Poly Humboldt students from the Environmental Science & Management (ESM) major Mary Mangubat, Erik Meusborn, and Andrew Todd are co-authors on a recent publication in the Journal Frontiers…
Humboldt in the News
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Ancient Sharks Once Swam in this Landlocked State »
Research led by Cal Poly Humboldt professor Allison Bronson explains how an ancient seafloor turned Arkansas into a treasure trove of exceptionally preserved 300-million-year-old shark fossils.
Popular Science - Feb 2026
Cal Poly Humboldt faculty Nick and Lucy Kerhoulas join Climate California host Charles Loi on a 230-foot climb into the forest canopy to explore the surprising intelligence of plants.
Climate California - Feb 2026
Alum Hired as Atlanta Falcons Wide Receivers Coach »
The team announced that they have hired Robert Prince (‘89, Math, ‘91, M.S. Physical Education) as their wide receivers coach. Prince held the same job for the Dolphins in 2025.
NBC Sports - Jan 2026
Meet the marten: An updated look at a rare, adorable carnivore »
Oregon State University researchers, along with Cal Poly Humboldt researchers, have painted a clearer picture of the coastal marten, a secretive, ferret-sized forest carnivore renowned for its cuteness but nearly driven to extinction by human activity in the 20th century.
Phys Org - Jan 2026
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
