Cal Poly Humboldt Celebrates its Newest Graduates at Fall 2024 Commencement
With the support of family, friends, and the Humboldt community, nearly 270 graduates crossed the stage in the Lumberjack Arena during Fall Commencement on Friday, Dec. 20.
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Students Craft One-of-a-Kind Trophies for CSU’s Top Student Researchers
Cal Poly Humboldt students have crafted one-of-a-kind trophies for the 2025 California State University (CSU) Student Research Competition. Handmade in the University’s makerspaces, the trophies reflect both the spirit of Humboldt and the research categories they honor.
2024 Graduates to be Honored at Fall Commencement
The Lumberjack Arena, typically buzzing with the sounds of athletics games, will trade nets for caps and gowns on Friday, Dec. 20 as it hosts Cal Poly Humboldt’s Fall Commencement.
How to Prepare When Natural Disasters Strike
The recent Dec. 5 earthquake emphasized how important it is to be ready for natural disasters, especially earthquakes and tsunamis. California, and Humboldt County in particular, is known for its seismic activity, so it's crucial to have a plan in place. Being prepared can make a huge difference when the ground shakes or when there’s a risk of a tsunami.
Geography Professor Co-Investigates $1 Million NSF Initiative to Support Foreign-Born Women Faculty in Geospatial Sciences
Cal Poly Humboldt Geography Professor Amy Rock is on a mission to build more inclusive spaces for women in academia. Rock is a co-principal investigator (PI) on a $1 million project funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support foreign-born women faculty in geospatial sciences, a groundbreaking project aimed at fostering equity and inclusion in U.S. universities.
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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.
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.
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.
Empower the Next Generation: Transforming Lives at Cal Poly Humboldt, Part II
What will your legacy be? There are two primary ways to impact future generations of students at Cal Poly Humboldt: legacy gifts and endowments.
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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.
Why Humboldt's coast gets major earthquakes. Could they happen in Shasta Cascade region? »
Thursday's 7.0 magnitude earthquake, and more than a dozen subsequent quakes up to 5.8 strong, are the latest in a history of strong earthquakes off California's North Coast in Humboldt County.
Record Searchlight - Dec 2024
CalPoly Humboldt provides federally funded pathway for inmates to earn a degree »
In an effort to address the generational impact of the school-to-prison pipeline, Cal Poly Humboldt has joined a growing trend in California among institutions of higher education that offer a path to a college degree for incarcerated individuals.
The Jefferson Exchange - Nov 2024
It used to be a notoriously violent prison. Now it’s home to a first-of-its kind education program »
In less than 15 minutes, Michael Mariscal validated why a team of officials at Cal Poly Humboldt have spent more than three years trying to set up the first bachelor’s degree program at a maximum-security prison in California.
CalMatters - Nov 2024
Reckoning With Climate Anxiety in the Wake of the US Election »
Mental health professionals share how people can process climate anxiety following Trump's win.
Inside Climate News - Nov 2024
From tape measures to space lasers: Quantifying biomass of the world's tallest forests »
Understanding the role of forests requires accurate quantification of biomass, approximately half of which is carbon.
Phys.org - Apr 2024
