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A photo of a group of students posing with their Make & Take stuffed animals at Late Night Breakfast 2023.

‘Stress Less’ During the End of the Semester

Cal Poly Humboldt has resources to help students excel through finals this year, including health and wellbeing services, study prep, and more. Students can consider support services to reduce stress and finish the semester right.

Latest News

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How to Prepare When Natural Disasters Strike

The recent Dec. 5 earthquake emphasized how important it is to be ready for natural disasters, especially earthquakes and tsunamis. California, and Humboldt County in particular, is known for its seismic activity, so it's crucial to have a plan in place. Being prepared can make a huge difference when the ground shakes or when there’s a risk of a tsunami.

A photo of Geography Lecturer Jessica Janecek helping a student in class.

Geography Professor Co-Investigates $1 Million NSF Initiative to Support Foreign-Born Women Faculty in Geospatial Sciences

Cal Poly Humboldt Geography Professor Amy Rock is on a mission to build more inclusive spaces for women in academia. Rock is a co-principal investigator (PI) on a $1 million project funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support foreign-born women faculty in geospatial sciences, a groundbreaking project aimed at fostering equity and inclusion in U.S. universities.

Matias Solorzano sits next to his lap on a balcony with trees in the background

Grad Student Investigates Intersection of Gender and Neurodiversity in Academic Spaces

Research is often driven by curiosity, passion, or a deep personal connection to the subject. For psychology graduate student Matias Solorzano, his work is a blend of all three.

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AIDS Memorial Quilt on Display for Week-long World AIDS Day Events

The Multicultural Queer Studies Pathway of the Department of Critical Race, Gender & Sexuality Studies (CRGS) in collaboration with staff and students from Humboldt Campus Galleries, and the National AIDS Memorial are partnering together to bring two 12x12 panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt to Arcata as part of the Community Display Program.

Alumni & Donor Stories

A portrait of Maj. Patrick Sorensen wearing his Native American regalia of feathers while wearing his U.S. Army uniform.

Alum Champions Religious Accommodations for Native American Service Members

A year ago, U.S. Army Major Patrick Sorensen ('06, Chemistry) gained national attention when his portrait went viral. In the photo, his hair is long, and he’s wearing ceremonial Native American feathers while in uniform, varying from the standard dress code for male soldiers.

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Empower the Next Generation: Transforming Lives at Cal Poly Humboldt, Part II

What will your legacy be? There are two primary ways to impact future generations of students at Cal Poly Humboldt: legacy gifts and endowments.

A photo of Liz Pimentel in her Golden State Warriors Hardwood Classics dance team uniform holding a basketball.

Dancing Through Life: Alumna’s Journey from Humboldt to NBA’s Hardwood Classics Dance Team

When Elizabeth Pimentel (‘00, Spanish, Business Administration) walks onto the court at Chase Center where more than 18,000  fans cheer on the Golden State Warriors, she feels electrified.

A photo of students at the Cal Poly Humboldt Commencement at the Redwood Bowl.

Empower the Next Generation: Transforming Lives at Cal Poly Humboldt, Part I

At Cal Poly Humboldt, every gift—whether large or small—has the power to transform a student's life.

Campus Achievements

Updates about the latest accomplishments—including latest research, publications, and awards—by students, faculty, and staff
Rachel Samet, Conductor of the Cal Poly Humboldt Choirs, has been selected as the 24/25 Music Educator of the Year by the North Coast chapter of the California Music Educators Association. …
Paintings by Assistant Professor Eliseo Casiano are now on view at the Morris Graves Museum Museum of Art in Eureka.  The exhibition -
Vincent Biondo presented his paper "Baseball Religion in the United States" at the American Academy of Religion Annual Meeting in San Diego on November 23, 2024.
Rose Francia has secured funding to expand on an ongoing, three-year partnership with Blue Lake Rancheria Tribal Education through the Hoopa Pathmakers project. This initiative fosters a college-…
The NSF funded ACOSUS project has received another peer reviewed acceptance to present their findings in Phoenix Arizona at the  Decision Sciences Institute Annual Conference. This publication…

Humboldt in the News

Recognizing the expertise and achievements our faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Know of a story we should consider for HSU in the News? Email us at news@humboldt.edu.