‘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.
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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Why Humboldt's coast gets major earthquakes. Could they happen in Shasta Cascade region? »
Thursday's 7.0 magnitude earthquake, and more than a dozen subsequent quakes up to 5.8 strong, are the latest in a history of strong earthquakes off California's North Coast in Humboldt County.
Record Searchlight - Dec 2024
CalPoly Humboldt provides federally funded pathway for inmates to earn a degree »
In an effort to address the generational impact of the school-to-prison pipeline, Cal Poly Humboldt has joined a growing trend in California among institutions of higher education that offer a path to a college degree for incarcerated individuals.
The Jefferson Exchange - Nov 2024
It used to be a notoriously violent prison. Now it’s home to a first-of-its kind education program »
In less than 15 minutes, Michael Mariscal validated why a team of officials at Cal Poly Humboldt have spent more than three years trying to set up the first bachelor’s degree program at a maximum-security prison in California.
CalMatters - Nov 2024
Reckoning With Climate Anxiety in the Wake of the US Election »
Mental health professionals share how people can process climate anxiety following Trump's win.
Inside Climate News - Nov 2024
From tape measures to space lasers: Quantifying biomass of the world's tallest forests »
Understanding the role of forests requires accurate quantification of biomass, approximately half of which is carbon.
Phys.org - Apr 2024