Climate Magic: New Podcast Explores the Emotional Side of Climate Action
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the scale of the climate crisis. But what if our collective despair isn’t the end of the story, but the beginning of a different kind of power?
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University Invests $266K in On-Campus Sustainability Initiatives
From supporting Indigenous-led cultural fire education to developing energy-efficient infrastructure, Cal Poly Humboldt students, staff, and faculty are advancing sustainability, one project at a time.
University Takes Big Step Toward Carbon Neutrality with Support from Arcata Community Forest
Cal Poly Humboldt has taken a significant step toward its carbon neutrality goal by offsetting 428 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e)—the equivalent of annual emissions from 100 gas-powered cars.
Library Earns National Sustainability Certification
Cal Poly Humboldt has been recognized as a leader in sustainability by the Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI), becoming only the fourth academic library in the country and the second in the California State University (CSU) system to earn the initiative’s award-winning Sustainable Library Certification.
Move-in Day Welcomes Students to Humboldt
Cal Poly Humboldt came alive as more than 800 first-time students and their families arrived on campus for the annual move-in, marking the start of the Fall Semester and a new chapter in the University’s growth.
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
Dr. Villareal and colleagues published a study on Textbook Cost and Interactivity: Comparing Equity Outcomes and Student…
Cal Poly Humboldt's Master of Business Administration recognized as "Top 10 Dark Horse High-Value MBAs" and…
Two graduate students from Dr. Sean Craig's lab in Biology have won awards at the International Bryozoology Association (IBA) meeting in Tokyo, Japan! Current student Dana Johnstun won an "…
Dr. Armeda Reitzel, Professor Emeritus, delivered an invited presentation titled "The Triple A’s of Ancillaries: Advancing Academic Achievement" at the 2025 LIbreFest held in July. Her talk…
Kiera Sladen and Ruth Worthington (Politics) were selected for the Fall 2025 Youth Voice Youth Vote Student Fellowship through LEAD California for their project entitled, "Empowering…
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.
Museum’s Update Sends a Message: Native Artists Are Still Here »
At San Francisco’s de Young, an Indigenous team of scholars and artists—including Cal Poly Humboldt staff and alumni—is rethinking the display of Native objects and helping to rebuild fraught community ties.
The New York Times - Aug 2025
On the Record: Ricardo Lara Discusses California’s Insurance Crisis »
California insurance commissioner leads efforts to restore access to insurance and discusses Cal Poly Humboldt-led effort to build a publicly accessible catastrophe model.
Morning Ag - Aug 2025
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
