Cal Poly Humboldt Contributes Billions to California's Economy and Tax Revenue
The California State University (CSU) system released its Economic Impact Report, highlighting the significant role the CSU and its individual campuses, like Cal Poly Humboldt, play in driving regional economic vitality, strengthening California’s key industries, and preparing a skilled workforce essential to the state’s economy.
Latest News
Women's Soccer's Storybook Season Concludes in Hard-Fought NCAA Tournament Match at Pomona
A historic season for Cal Poly Humboldt Women's Soccer came to an end on Friday, Nov. 21, as the Lumberjacks fell 1-0 to defending national champion and 2025 CCAA regular-season winner Cal Poly Pomona in the first round of the NCAA Division II Tournament at Kellogg Stadium.
A Space for Makers Again: Jenkins Hall Reopens After $12M Renovation
Jenkins Hall has always been a home for making. When it opened in 1950, the building buzzed with the energy of Humboldt’s Industrial Arts program, a legacy shaped by faculty member Horace “Pop” Jenkins.
University Acquires 191-Acre Arcata Property
Cal Poly Humboldt announced today the acquisition of 191 acres of agricultural and industrial property on Foster Avenue in Arcata. The property, which includes a 418,320-square-foot industrial building, represents an investment in the University's long-term growth as California's newest polytechnic institution.
Lumberjacks Punch Ticket to NCAA West Regional as No. 7 Seed
For the first time as a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA), the Cal Poly Humboldt women's soccer team is heading to the NCAA postseason.
Alumni & Donor Stories
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.
Humboldt Alumni Helping Current Students Through Scholarship
Each year, Cal Poly Humboldt alumni come together to support the next generation of students through the Humboldt Alumni Scholarship.
A Year of Giving and Innovation
Cal Poly Humboldt alumni, faculty, staff, parents, community members, and friends came together to provide unprecedented support for students and programs.
Campus Achievements
Mini-Grant Award — Empowering Seniors in Humboldt County
Cal Poly Humboldt Leadership Studies student Tammy Farmer has been awarded…
Stephanie Murillo was selected from a group of undergraduate students to participate in the Summer Research Immersion Program at the University of Guanajuato in summer of 2025. The program…
Dr. Josh Meisel co-authored, "Global cannabis cultivation as a gendered activity: Findings from the 2020 International…
Dr. Gabi Kirk published an essay with Jewish Currents, "In California, Jewish Groups’ Win Is Students…
Aubrey Cooper and Kaden Smith, mechanical engineering undergraduates and co-owners of Change LLC, showcased an impressive pitch for their innovative Sodium Ion-powered motorcycle at Grow Tech Fest…
Humboldt in the News
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Alexis Blue scored in the 75th minute to break a scoreless tie and lift the No. 5 seed, Cal Poly Humboldt, to its first CCAA Tournament Championship with a 1-0 win over the No. 2 seed, Chico State at Cardinale Stadium.
CCAA - Nov 2025
Redwoods stand strong amid wildfires—but management matters »
California's coastal redwoods have stood for centuries, weathering a changing climate, logging, and time itself. But in an era of hotter, more frequent wildfires, their future resilience depends on how we care for them, according to new research by Cal Poly Humboldt and Save the Redwoods League.
Phys.org - Nov 2025
In Giants Rising, viewers journey into the towering redwood forests to uncover the science, culture and resilience of these ancient giants—featuring the research efforts of Cal Poly Humboldt scientists Allyson Carroll, Stephen C. Sillett and Marie E. Antoine.
PBS - Nov 2025
New Research Shows Redwoods Stand Strong Amid Wildfires – But Management Matters »
Cal Poly Humboldt study in partnership with Save the Redwoods League reveals how second-growth forests respond to modern wildfires and what managers can do to protect them.
YubaNet - Nov 2025
Researchers Discover The Power Behind Galapagos Biodiversity »
Researchers have shed light on the forces behind the astonishing biodiversity in the Galapagos.
Deeper Blue - Nov 2025
