Legal Cannabis is Opening New Doors for Women, Global Study Finds
A new global study suggests that cannabis legalization is narrowing long-standing gender gaps in the cannabis industry.
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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.
Carvajal Celebrates First Day as President
As the Spring semester began, Richard Carvajal spent his first morning on campus as Cal Poly Humboldt’s new president greeting students, visiting classrooms, and handing out donuts.
Y.E.S. Volunteers Commemorate MLK Day with a Spirit of Service
To honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision of unity and service, Cal Poly Humboldt students, faculty, and staff, along with local organizations, volunteered their time on Monday to make a meaningful impact.
My Best Lecture Series Continues Jan. 28 with Adolfo Soberanis’ (Re)imagining (Real)ity
Cal Poly Humboldt’s College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (CAHSS) continues its new “My Best Lecture” series, a showcase of compelling talks that University faculty have always wanted to give.
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
Journalism chair Deidre Pike contributed an article “Bringing Back Birds From the Brink of Extinction” to…
Dr. Sara K. Sterner authored a chapter titled Latherian Theorizing: A Post-Intentional Phenomenological Analytic Process Inspired by Getting Lost with Patti Lather in the recently…
Professor Josh Meisel (Sociology) was quoted in a MJ Biz Daily news story…
Sociology M.A. student Yaneyry Delfin Martinez received an Alpha Kappa Delta Social Justice Award of $1,500, addressing food insecurity among undocumented students with support from Sociology…
Sociology M.A. student Yaneyry Delfin Martinez received a McCrone Award for his work: Living in Liminality: Navigating Academic Barriers and Building Support For and By Undocumented Students…
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.
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
Native American Studies Professor Dr. Cutcha Risling Baldy discusses Ishi, the sole survivor of the Native American Yahi people of California, who used his skill and intelligence to make sure their knowledge didn’t die with him.
Human Intelligence (BBC) - Jan 2026
Great Leaps in Cannabis Research Expected After Marijuana Rescheduling »
The path to descheduling and federal legalization will require more research. Trump's marijuana rescheduling order should make that easier.
MJ Biz Daily - Jan 2026
