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Work Starts on Cal Poly Humboldt Healthcare Education Hub »
Construction is underway on the $30 million renovation of Cal Poly Humboldt’s Stewart Building in Arcata, California, a project that will transform the facility into the university’s new Healthcare Education Hub
California Builder & Engineer - Jun 2026
Running Versus Aging: What Does it Really do With the Dody Every Kilometre »
Research from Justus Ortega, director of the Biomechanics Lab at Cal Poly Humboldt, found that running makes the muscles behave like their younger version, and keeping the mitochondria in a younger state allows you to be much more active in all other areas of life.
Fit Runner - Jun 2026
Geologists are taking a closer look at an enigmatic fault line hidden in a forest in Northern California, one they suspect is still active and capable of producing earthquakes — a discovery drawing fresh attention soon after a strong quake struck the region.
Internews Cast - Jun 2026
California's towering redwood trees have long stood atop a hidden earthquake threat that could unleash widespread devastation if it awakens.
Daily Mail - Jun 2026
New Fault Capable of Massive Earthquakes Discovered in California »
Amid the towering redwoods of rural Humboldt County, geologists this month cracked open an 100-foot-long trench to search for the signs of ancient earthquakes.
SFGate - Jun 2026
Hidden Fault Capable of Devastating Earthquakes Uncovered Deep in California Forest »
Geologists are cracking open a mysterious fault found in a northern California forest that they believe remains active and able to cause earthquakes — shortly after a powerful NorCal quake.
NY Post - Jun 2026
The Development of Trees During Evolution is Due to the Ability to Survive Drought »
A published in the journal Current Biology brings a new perspective to one of the fundamental questions of plant evolution: What allowed trees to emerge?
Eko List - Jun 2026
Cal Poly Humboldt study highlights river otters’ reliance on Arcata Marsh »
A decades long study of river otters on the North Coast is coming to a close, offering new insight into how the animals live alongside people.
MSN - Jun 2026
Brightscape Networks, in partnership with Cal Poly Humboldt, today announced the launch of the Redwood Rural Reach (R3) project, a $1 million broadband technical assistance initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Broadband Technical Assistance (BTA) program.
AZ Central - Jun 2026
Cal State’s Newest Polytechnic Campus Hopes a Rebranding Will Bring Enrollment Gains »
Jonathan Juarez was working in Los Angeles to help support his parents and brother when he decided it was time to finish his bachelor’s degree. Rather than stay local, the 30-year-old enrolled at the California State University’s northernmost campus roughly 700 miles away, drawn by a brand-new major at a university in the midst of reinvention.
EdSource - Jun 2026
California mountain road hides a 'portal in time' to Jurassic era »
Geology professor Brandon Brown of Cal Poly Humboldt has spent years studying the area - and bringing students to see it firsthand.
MSN - Jun 2026
Taiwan’s tallest tree found with help of citizen science »
Deep in Taiwan’s misty mountains, researchers have confirmed the tallest tree in the country: a thousand-year-old fir tree higher than a 20-story building, which they’ve named “the heaven sword of the Da’an River.”
Mongabay - Jun 2026
US Drought Tests Trump Strategy of Logging to Fight Wildfire »
Extreme drought and rising temperatures in the US are poised to overwhelm the Trump administration’s plans to control wildfire by logging federal forests, scientists say.
Bloomberg Government - Jun 2026
First Pelican Bay student to earn Cal Poly Humboldt degree heads to graduate school »
Arthur Monarque became the first incarcerated student at Pelican Bay State Prison to earn a bachelor's degree through Cal Poly Humboldt. Now, after serving a 10-year sentence, he is preparing to attend Wake Forest University on a full scholarship to pursue a master's degree.
The Jefferson Exchange - Jun 2026
Efforts like the Huwighurruk Tribal Health Postbaccalaureate Program, a partnership between Cal Poly Humboldt and UC Davis, is preparing medical students to serve high-need areas and close healthcare gaps.
California Health Report - May 2026
River otters in Arcata Marsh are hunting ducks, not just fish »
Researchers at Cal Poly Humboldt have discovered that North American river otters at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary shift to a nearly all-duck diet during the winter, using dense vegetation and underwater ambushes to hunt migratory waterfowl.
The Jefferson Exchange - May 2026
Researchers Test Tractor Noise on Barn Owl Hunting »
Research, including a project led by Cal Poly Humboldt's Matt Johnson, could change how vineyards use birds to control rodents without chemicals.
Vinetur - May 2026
Cal Poly Humboldt Starts Construction on Healthcare Education Hub »
The hub will provide nursing education to Cal Poly Humboldt and College of the Redwoods students. It will also offer experiential training for health professionals like paramedics, EMTs, respiratory therapists, and radiology technicians.
Spaces 4 Learning - May 2026
California Injects $5 Million into Greener Farming to Fight Rat Invasions, Resistant Pests »
California regulators are investing in chemical-free pest control alternatives, including nearly $924,000 for Cal Poly Humboldt's Matthew Johnson to study GPS-tagged barn owls and automated traps across 12 orchards for rodent control.
Imperial Valley Press - May 2026
Foundation Funds Cannabis Professor for Cal Poly Humboldt »
Cal Poly Humboldt has received a landmark $3 million commitment from the Campbell Foundation to establish the University’s first fully funded endowed professorship.
The Leaf Online - May 2026
Cal Poly Humboldt’s Applied Humanities BA »
How one degree program is rejecting the false choice between humanistic inquiry and career readiness.
American Council of Learned Societies - May 2026
Inaugural California Outdoor Economy Summit Highlights Rural Economies and Land Stewardship »
On June 3–5, Cal Poly Humboldt will host California’s inaugural Outdoor Economy Summit, a new statewide event exploring how outdoor recreation drives economic growth, job creation, and long-term community resilience.
Business News This Week - May 2026
Can Regenerative Farming Save Outdoor Cannabis Cultivation? »
In California’s crowded cannabis market, recognition is not a guarantee. Some farmers have turned to cooperative models for more influence.
MJBizDaily - May 2026
America’s Stunning Natural Icons in Pictures »
Plant physiologist and Assistant Professor of Botany at Cal Poly Humboldt, Alana Chin, scales the world’s tallest trees to map hidden “canopy islands” of biodiversity and optimize forest recovery.
National Geographic - May 2026