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Inside Look at Cal Poly Humboldt
Hundreds of prospective students and their families will have the opportunity to experience life at Cal Poly Humboldt, connect with the campus community at Fall Preview on Oct. 16.
Humboldt Economy Shows Stability Amid Rising Costs and Mixed Signals
Despite rising costs, Humboldt County’s economy remained largely unchanged in August, according to the latest Humboldt Economic Index, produced by faculty and students in Cal Poly Humboldt’s Economics program.
The Fall 2026 Edition of Humboldt Magazine is now Live Online!
Explore the power of access and mentorship, groundbreaking research, and discoveries about the unknown—and, of course, get to know our amazing alumni.
Cal Poly Humboldt Student’s Journey Leads to Top CSU Honor
There was a time when Connie Stevens was struggling with addiction and homelessness. Today, she is pursuing a master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) at Cal Poly Humboldt and is being recognized as one of the California State University’s (CSU) outstanding students.
Alumni & Donor Stories
Legacy Gift Opens Doors for Future Lumberjacks
Nearly $1 million. That's the legacy Chris Lynch ('73, Political Science) and Bill Tanner have committed to future Cal Poly Humboldt students through the Christine Lynch and William C. Tanner Scholarship Endowment.
Finding Community, Building Community
As CEO of Enterprise for Youth in San Francisco, Carlo Solis ('08, Ethnic Studies) spends his days creating opportunities for young people. Under his leadership, the nonprofit connects hundreds of youth each year with paid internships, professional mentors, and career experiences that can shape the rest of their lives.
Hooked on Giving Back
The Humboldt Fishin' Lumberjacks, a group made up of Humboldt Fisheries alumni, have spent the last 25 years building friendships on the water. Now, they're working to build something even more timeless and enduring.
A Life Outdoors, Rooted at Humboldt
Terry Bowyer (‘70, Wildlife, ‘76, M.S. Wildlife) has spent much of his life watching animals closely enough to see what most people never will: moose bulls battling in the Alaska wilderness, grizzly bears and wolves hunting, cow moose caring for calves, and the subtle ways animals communicate, compete, and survive.
Campus Achievements
Dr. Ammar Jafaripournimchahi has published a new research article in Applied Thermal Engineering, an Elsevier journal, titled “Passenger-centered thermal comfort control in…
Dr. Armeda C. Reitzel, Professor Emeritus, has been selected for her second engagement as a Virtual Service Pilot Program Participant with the Peace Corps. Over the course of 27 weeks, Dr. Reitzel…
Botany Professor Mihai Tomescu led an editorial team including scientists from the University of Montpellier (France), University of Edinburgh (Scotland), and University of Kansas, that prepared a…
Botany Professor Terry Henkel, with co-authors Todd Elliott (University of New England, Australia; Duke University) and Steven Stephenson (University of Arkansas), published a peer reviewed…
Dr. Enoch Hale, Director of the Center for Teaching & Learning, gave a keynote address at the University of Hawaii West O'ahu campus as part of their fall convocation. The title of his talk…
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.
Salmon Are Thriving After Klamath River Dam Removals, Study Finds »
“I don’t think any of us, in our wildest dreams, expected this many fish this quickly to repatriate that area,” said Cal Poly Humboldt Native American Studies faculty member Keith Parker, a senior fisheries biologist and member of the Yurok Tribe, which led the decades-long campaign to have the dams removed.
The New York Times - Sep 2026
Kelp Ark Relaunches Adopt A Kelp Program Ahead of Super El Niño Intensification »
Kelp Ark is formally relaunching its Adopt A Kelp℠ program to raise funds for rapid response collections and the preservation of California's kelp biodiversity ahead of a forecast "Super El Niño." The collection process is already underway through diving operations at universities including Cal Poly Humboldt.
Eco Magazine - Sep 2026
CSU Tests New Supports for Student Parents »
The California State University system is funding projects at 11 campuses aimed at expanding resources, strengthening belonging and making college more family-friendly.
Inside Higher Ed - Sep 2026
CSU System Awards $60,500 in Grants to Support Student Parents Across 11 Campuses »
Eleven California State University campuses, including Humboldt, have each received $5,500 microgrants to expand resources, foster community, and improve retention among pregnant and parenting students.
Imperial Valley Press - Sep 2026
Disappointment emerges in today’s world in a variety of spaces and social registers. Anthropologists, including Critical Race, Gender & Sexuality Studies Professor Paul Michael Leonardo Atienza, dig into the affects, aesthetics, and practices around disappointment.
AnthroPod - Sep 2026
