Cores to Code Trains Next Generation of Earthquake Scientists
This summer, students from across the U.S. gathered to collect sediment samples from marsh sites along the northern margin of Humboldt Bay.
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A One-of-a-Kind Sound: The Brass Chamber Music Workshop
Every summer for the past 50 years, brass players from across the country make their way to campus. All are drawn by the same unmistakable energy that defines the Brass Chamber Music Workshop (BCMW), a globally unique program offered through Cal Poly Humboldt’s College of Extended Education and Global Engagement, where camaraderie, growth, and music-making go hand in hand.
Pelican Bay Scholars Excel in First-of-its-Kind BA Program
A few years ago, the idea of working at a law firm or earning a 4.0 GPA seemed out of reach for incarcerated individuals at Pelican Bay State Prison. But today, that’s not just possible, it’s a reality.
New Media Arts Degree Blends Creative Practice with Tech-Driven Skills
As AI and automation play a growing role in daily life, creativity and the ability to work across different mediums are more valuable than ever.
Humboldt Price Report Adds Cannabis, Shows Local Inflation Above National Average
The overall inflation rate of 4.4% in Eureka and surrounding cities from 2024 to 2025 was slightly down from last year’s rate of 4.5%, according to new student-led research by Cal Poly Humboldt released in May.
Alumni & Donor Stories
A Lifetime of Giving, One Gift at a Time
For David Tyler (‘83, English, Philosophy), giving back to Cal Poly Humboldt has always been about showing up—consistently, thoughtfully, and with heart.
Honoring Cal Poly Humboldt’s 2025 Distinguished Alumni
Since 1960, Cal Poly Humboldt has proudly recognized alumni who embody the spirit of excellence, service, and innovation through its prestigious Distinguished Alumni Award.
Artist Alum Turns Innovator
When Victor “Vico” Hernandez (‘07, Art) was invited to speak at Cal Poly Humboldt’s regional commencement in Los Angeles last month, it was more than just an honor—it was a full-circle moment.
In Memory, With Gratitude: Kernen Family Empowers Humboldt Nursing Students
Karla Darnall (‘78, Speech Pathology and German, ‘80, M.A. Speech Pathology, ‘07, Educational Leadership) and son, Matt Darnall (‘04, Mathematics), on behalf of their family, proudly established the Calvin and Virginia Kernen Family Endowment with a generous gift of $51,000.
Campus Achievements
"Experiences of Women AAG Presidents: Leading Through Diverse Voices" (Li, Mossa, Dixon, Oberhauser, Rock, Sultana, and Mukherjee, 2025) has just been released in electronic…
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,…
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.
How prepared is the West Coast for a tsunami? »
Here & Now's Scott Tong talks with Lori Dengler, professor emeritus of geology at Cal Poly Humboldt, about the faults off the Pacific coast, the tsunami warning system and how prepared the area is for a tsunami.
WBUR - Jul 2025
Why earthquakes can trigger tsunamis »
Here & Now's Scott Tong speaks with Melanie Michalak, associate professor and chair of the geology department at Cal Poly Humboldt, about what California and Oregon experienced and why earthquakes can trigger tsunamis.
WBUR - Jul 2025
At the library you can take out a book … or dissect a body? »
You might picture stacks of dust-covered books. But nowadays knowledge comes in all kinds of forms — and libraries are adapting to meet that challenge.
News Decoder - Jul 2025
Long-tailed mammal with ‘facial mask’ caught in trap in Peru. It’s a new species »
A group of researchers, including Cal Poly Humboldt Professor Silvia Pavan, discovered a new species of mammal living in the Andes Mountains in northern Peru.
Miama Herald - Jul 2025
Post-restoration monitoring conducted by Dr. Darren Ward at California State Polytechnic University Humboldt reveals the site is functioning exactly as scientists hoped.
Cal Trout - Jul 2025
