How an Ancient Seafloor Turned Arkansas into “Sharkansas,” a Shark Fossil Hotspot
Most shark fossils are just teeth—their cartilage skeletons usually decay long before they can fossilize.
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Career & Volunteer Expo Introduces Students to Future Employers
Cal Poly Humboldt students will have the opportunity to connect directly with employers and community organizations at this year’s Career Expo & Volunteer Fair, hosted by the Career Development Center in collaboration with the Center for Community-Based Learning.
Women's Soccer Player Receives CalHOPE Courage Award
Cal Poly Humboldt Women's Soccer player Josie Wolitzky was selected as a CalHOPE Courage Award recipient for January 2026.
Free Tax Help Returns Through Student-Led VITA Clinic
The annual free tax clinic at Cal Poly Humboldt is back, offering no-cost tax filing services for campus and members of the local community who earn $70,000 or less per year.
A Night That Brought Humboldt Together (PHOTOS)
Cal Poly Humboldt Day on Monday, Jan. 26, featured a free, family-friendly concert that brought together alumni, students, faculty, staff, friends, families, and community members to celebrate the University's fourth anniversary of becoming a polytechnic.
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
Dan Mar received a grant from the Resources Legacy Fund to support initiatives within the Cannabis Studies Program, including the 2026 Cannabis and Environmental Stewardship Symposium and student-…
Dr. Eileen Cashman received a grant to lead a sea level rise planning and economic study for the Murray Field Airport in Eureka. The airport provides critical services to Humboldt County…
Cal Poly Humboldt students from the Environmental Science & Management (ESM) major Mary Mangubat, Erik Meusborn, and Andrew Todd are co-authors on a recent publication in the Journal Frontiers…
Dr. Sherrene Bogle received a travel award to attend the NSF ACCESS Regional AI Workshop on January 22, 2026 at University of Southern California. She presented a poster on "ACOSUS - An AI…
Dr. Frye has published the Citizenship+ Communication Action Guide with the upcoming nationally…
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 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
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
