International Education Week Connects Humboldt to the World
When students, faculty, and community members gather for International Education Week (IEW) on Feb. 9-12 at Cal Poly Humboldt, they’ll be participating in more than a series of events, talks and presentations. They’ll be joining a long-standing University tradition that connects local learning to global challenges.
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A Night That Brought Humboldt Together (PHOTOS)
Cal Poly Humboldt Day on Monday, Jan. 26, featured a free, family-friendly concert that brought together alumni, students, faculty, staff, friends, families, and community members to celebrate the University's fourth anniversary of becoming a polytechnic.
Cal Poly Humboldt Launches McKinleyville Economic Development Study
Cal Poly Humboldt faculty and students are partnering with local organizations to conduct a comprehensive Economic Development Study designed to help guide McKinleyville’s future growth and community well-being.
Direct Admissions Expands to Southern Humboldt and Del Norte County
Cal Poly Humboldt has expanded its direct admissions program to include graduating seniors from the Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District, Del Norte Unified School District, and the Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District.
Celebrate Cal Poly Humboldt Day with Music, Community, and Polytech Pride
Cal Poly Humboldt Day returns on Jan. 26, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Arcata Theatre Lounge, celebrating the fourth anniversary of the University’s transition to a polytechnic.
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
Dr. Frye has published the Citizenship+ Communication Action Guide with the upcoming nationally…
Jeff Crane, Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences recently published the opinion article…
Sara Hart and the Center for Community Based Learning received renewed funding from the Governor’s California Volunteers Office to continue and expand Cal Poly Humboldt’s College Corps…
Scholarly Communications Librarian Kyle Morgan published the article “Employment of Students in a University Library’s Publishing Unit: A Case Study” in The George…
Journalism chair Deidre Pike contributed an article “Bringing Back Birds From the Brink of Extinction” to…
Humboldt in the News
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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
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
