Scientists Discover New Semi-Aquatic Rodent in the Andes
An international team of scientists has discovered a previously unknown species of semi-aquatic rodent living in the cloud forests of Peru.
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Cal Poly Humboldt to Launch Five New Degrees This Fall
This fall, Cal Poly Humboldt is launching five new academic programs designed to prepare students for high-impact careers. From healthcare to sustainable food systems, the programs address workforce needs across California and the North Coast.
16th Annual Cal Poly Humboldt California Big Time & Social Gathering
The public celebration of Native American community and culture returns to Cal Poly Humboldt for the 16th Annual Cal Poly Humboldt California Big Time & Social Gathering. The free event, open to the public, will be held in the West Gym on Saturday, April 4, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Goudi’ni (Arcata), on the unceded lands of the Wiyot People.
Opening Doors: How Donor-Funded Scholarships Are Transforming Futures (VIDEO)
For many Cal Poly Humboldt students, scholarships relieve the burden of work and loans, allowing them to dedicate more time to academics and community engagement.
Perez-Zoghbi Earns First Team All-America Honors with Third-Place Finish in 800m at NCAA Indoor Championships
Cal Poly Humboldt's Isabel Perez-Zoghbi delivered a historic performance on the national stage this weekend, earning First Team All-America honors with a third-place finish in the 800 meters at the NCAA Division II Indoor Track & Field Championships in Virginia.
Alumni & Donor Stories
Annual Scholarship Reception Celebrated the Impact of Scholarships (PHOTOS)
The impact scholarships make was on full display at the annual Scholarship Reception, held March 19 at Cal Poly Humboldt. The evening brought together donors and students to celebrate the life-
Advancing Hands-On Sustainability Learning
Scott Terrell (‘80, Natural Resources, ‘81, M.A. Education) has gifted two gifts totalling $52,500 to help students build the knowledge, skills, and practices needed to advance sustainability work in their communities and beyond.
From the Redwood Curtain to Carnegie Curtain Call
On April 1, when Jonathan Souza (‘01, Music Education) steps onto the podium at Carnegie Hall, he will carry more than a baton in his hand. He will carry a lifetime of rehearsals in small-town band rooms, late nights in the music lobby at Cal Poly Humboldt, the steady encouragement of mentors, and the voices of generations of students who learned to believe in themselves because he first believed in them.
A Helping Hand, A Lasting Legacy
David Finkelstein’s (‘86, Computer Information Systems) $10,000 gift to establish the Gigi Finkelstein Scholarship Fund is rooted in gratitude, memory, and a clear-eyed understanding of how fragile a college education can be when money is scarce.
Campus Achievements
This book examines France's non-official foreign policy in Africa (1960-2024) via political essays, novels, and films from 10 Francophone African countries to better understand not only the…
Dr. Amy Sprowles has received the prestigious CSU BIOTECH Andreoli Faculty Service Award, which honors a CSU faculty member who has made outstanding contributions to biotechnology programs across…
Students Natalie Swearingen and Kaci Dodd, alumnus Isamar Lopez-Argueta, and Assistant Professor Allison Bronson presented their research on the ear anatomy of cartilaginous fishes at the…
Drs. Darren Ward and Nick Som received a grant for research on salmon populations and habitat in the Redwood Creek estuary. The project will build on ongoing monitoring efforts to better…
Dr. Peter Goetz's article titled "Algebras Associated to Inverse Systems of Projective Schemes" has been accepted for publication and will appear in the journal Algebras and…
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.
Along an Arkansas riverbank, Cal Poly Humboldt's Allison Bronson is helping unravel the mystery of “Sharkansas,” where an ancient seafloor preserved rare shark skeletons that are reshaping what we know about early fish evolution
Garden & Gun - Mar 2026
A New High-Tech Network is Tracking how California’s Wildlife is Changing »
As climate change and land use changes accelerate, a collaboration of state agencies, researchers and conservation groups led by Cal Poly Humboldt is working to better track how California’s ecosystems are changing over time.
Jefferson Public Radio - Mar 2026
Remote Tribal Communities Plug Into Microgrids for Backup Power »
Arne Jacobson, director of Cal Poly Humboldt's Schatz Energy Research Center, discusses how microgrids can be a lifeline in remote areas prone to power outages.
National Native News - Mar 2026
CSU Campuses Partner to Expand Wildlife Monitoring Program »
Cal Poly Humboldt and 16 other California State University campuses are working with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to help expand a program that monitors wildlife throughout the state.
EdSource - Mar 2026
Sharkansas, You Bite Deep into Me »
Turns out, dozens of rare, 3D shark skeletons — more than 300 million years old — have been discovered at geological sites throughout the Fayetteville Shale play in northwest Arkansas.
Arkansas Money & Politics - Mar 2026
