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A photo of graduates throwing their caps during Spring Commencement in the Redwood Bowl.

Spring Commencement Celebrates Class of 2025

Cal Poly Humboldt will honor nearly 1,000 graduates this spring with ceremonies that reflect the University’s deep sense of community, celebration, and commitment to student success.

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Abigail Smithson, Jeff Crane, Liam Salcuni, Roman Sotomayor, Sara Hart

New Podcasts Unpack the Liberal Arts, Military Blunders, and Student Success

Cal Poly Humboldt is on the rise when it comes to podcasts. The College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences recently released three new podcasts with the aim to educate, inform, and think critically about our world.

A group photo of Cal Poly Humboldt's Outstanding Student Award winners.

Cal Poly Humboldt's Outstanding Students 2024-25

These 2024-25 Outstanding Students Awards recognize the academics and co-curricular excellence and achievements of our students. Congratulations to this year’s winners and nominees!

Cultural exchange workshops focused on similarities between American and Filipino culture.

New International Service Learning Program Takes Students to South Africa 

This summer, Cal Poly Humboldt students will travel to Cape Town, South Africa, as part of the University’s newest International Service Learning (ISL) program.

headshot of Carla Peterman

Scaling Our Energy Future: A Talk with Carla Peterman of PG&E

For the final talk in this semester’s Climate and Clean Energy Series—“Scaling Our Energy Future: Insights from the Utility Sector”—PG&E Executive Vice President Carla J. Peterman will describe how the utility plans to scale the energy system to meet growing power demand, decarbonization, and resiliency goals, while ensuring that energy remains affordable.

Alumni & Donor Stories

A photo of artist David White posing in front of the art hallway he created.

Alum Behind the Art Hallway: David White’s Ever-Growing Legacy at Humboldt

This spring, David White (‘87, Art, ‘89, M.A. Art) was back on campus—paintbrush in hand, refreshing a legacy that’s grown for more than three decades. He came, as he always does every 10 years, to care for the space he created: the art hallway.

A photo of Photo: James Floss as Jimmy Jackin in a play called “Translations,” which played at Humboldt.

A Legacy of Theater, Teaching, and Giving Back

For James Floss (‘85, Theatre Arts, ‘91, M.F.A.), education has never been just about checking off required courses—it’s a playground for curiosity and creativity.

A photo of Leesa Coble in front of a poster for Ted Lasso

Alum Shapes Fan-Favorite Digital Content for Apple TV+

From “Ted Lasso” to “Shrinking,” Leesa Coble (‘97, Journalism) inspires as a creative content marketing manager for Apple TV+ by stepping into the shoes of fans, envisioning the behind-the-scenes content they crave, and masterfully weaving stories that resonate.

A photo of Marie Jacobs Liebau, who graduated from Humboldt State Teaching College in 1929.

Honoring a Legacy in Education

Jack and Charlene Liebau have established the Marie Jacobs Liebau, Class of 1929, Endowed Scholarship for Teaching at Cal Poly Humboldt as a testament to their deep commitment to education.

Campus Achievements

Updates about the latest accomplishments—including latest research, publications, and awards—by students, faculty, and staff

In April, Cal Poly Humboldt undergrad philosophy students were invited to Pacific University of Oregon to their 27th Philosophy Conference to discuss their authored essays. Esmeralda Macias,…

Geography major Samantha Ramos won second place for student paper at the California Geographical Society annual conference for her research on the spatial patterns of migrant deaths at the Arizona…

Geospatial Science and Technology major Andre Oliva won first place in the digital map competition at the California Geographical Society annual conference for his research looking at the…

Geography major Frank Cortes won first place in the student map design competition at the California Geographical Society annual conference for his map showing Indigenous languages in Mexico.

Award Winner: Lily Yassemi
Co-Curricular: Outstanding Student of the Year

Lily Yassemi was nominated by Michelle Gledhill and Victoria…

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.