A Student-Led Movement in Cultural Burning, Connecting Land, Knowledge, and Community
For thousands of years, Native communities used fire to care for the land, tending oak woodlands, renewing basket-weaving materials, and supporting food systems.
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Moving Together: 32nd Annual Social Justice Summit Centers Expression in Action
Cal Poly Humboldt will host the 32nd Annual Social Justice Summit from March 4-6, 2026, inviting students, faculty, staff, and community members to gather to learn, dialogue, and take collective action.
Rangeland Resource Science Students Earn Recognition at 2026 National Competition
Students in Cal Poly Humboldt’s newly accredited Rangeland Resource Science program placed fifth overall in the 2026 Society for Range Management (SRM) student competition and ranked second among U.S. universities.
Civil Rights Activist Angela Davis Speaks With Pelican Bay Scholars
In a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, scholars in Cal Poly Humboldt’s Pelican Bay Bachelor’s of Arts in Communication program interacted directly with renowned social justice activist, scholar, and author Angela Davis.
Outstanding Scholars Honored with McCrone Awards
The McCrone Awards honor President Alistair McCrone and recognize the accomplishments of Humboldt’s excellent newer faculty members and students.
Alumni & Donor Stories
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.
Finding Belonging in the Water
Kory Lamberts’s (‘21, Environmental Studies) path to marine conservation didn’t begin in the ocean. It began in Martinez, California, where he grew up near an oil refinery and, long before he had the language for it, noticed patterns that would later define his work on expanding access to marine environments.
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.
Campus Achievements
ADPI-MENA student staff Shaun Masuda, Rosalyn Luong, Senty Wu, and Nicolo Ponnekanti represented Cal Poly Humboldt during the inaugural California Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (…
Devon Walker, Jonathan Juarez, Chase Loughmiller, Anthony Wolfe, Dennis Allen and Jacob Lewis competed in the 2026 Mathematical Contest in Modeling. Working in teams of three, they have just…
Loren Cannon (Philosophy, Applied Humanities) was requested to present his work at the American Philosophical Association's Central Meeting, in Chicago, February 18-21. He presented his most…
James Floss, Lecturer Emeritus of the Communication Department, recently gave a workshop, “More Than Words” in Tlacochahuaya, Mexico to future teachers focusing on vocality and physicality to…
On February 17, 2026, Enoch Hale, Ph.D., facilitated a national webinar for the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) titled “Scaling Faculty Development for AI:…
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.
Cal Poly Humboldt Research Links Tree Trimming to Wildfire Risk »
New research from Cal Poly Humboldt highlights a complication in California’s wildfire prevention efforts tied to vegetation management along power lines.
Jefferson Public Radio - Feb 2026
Arkansas Once Had So Many Sharks It’s Now a Shark Skeleton Hot Spot »
A geological formation known as the Fayetteville Shale has preserved dozens of three-dimensional shark skeletons dating back roughly 326 million years, and all in a part of the United States not typically known for sharks, or even oceans: Northwestern Arkansas.
VICE - Feb 2026
Ancient Sharks Once Swam in this Landlocked State »
Research led by Cal Poly Humboldt professor Allison Bronson explains how an ancient seafloor turned Arkansas into a treasure trove of exceptionally preserved 300-million-year-old shark fossils.
Popular Science - Feb 2026
Cal Poly Humboldt faculty Nick and Lucy Kerhoulas join Climate California host Charles Loi on a 230-foot climb into the forest canopy to explore the surprising intelligence of plants.
Climate California - Feb 2026
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
