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Mystery ruins turn out to be ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ ancient find in North Macedonia »
Under a grassy field in southeastern Europe sat some mysterious ancient ruins. Archaeologists had known about the site for decades but didn’t know much about its age or purpose — until now.
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Miama Herald - Apr 2025
The Lost Capital of the Kingdom of Lyncestis May Have Been Found Among North Macedonian Ruins »
The remains of Lyncus, the lost capital city of the ancient Kingdom of Lyncestis, may have been found by archaeologists excavating the Gradishte site in North Macedonia.
Art News - Apr 2025
Lost capital of ancient kingdom unearthed in North Macedonia »
Archaeologists in North Macedonia have uncovered the remains of a possibly long-lost ancient city far more ancient and important than previously known.
Archaeology News - Apr 2025
A chill vibe with lots to do make these the best college towns in California »
A quality education, ample entertainment options, and a chill vibe make these three California college towns the best in the West.
Desert Sun - Apr 2025
Ancient City Unearthed in North Macedonia »
Recent archaeological work at Gradishte, near the North Macedonian village of Crnobuki, has revealed that a much more substantial ancient settlement existed there than originally thought.
Archaeology Magazine - Apr 2025
In California, students with good grades can now automatically get into college »
The college admissions process is famously stressful and expensive, with essays upon essays, tests upon tests, those fees, and then application fees—not to mention the time it all takes. But what if students could have it a little easier? A new initiative in California is asking that very question.
GOOD - Apr 2025
Trump opens investigations at three California colleges alleging DEI-based discrimination »
The Department of Education said that it had launched investigations into alleged race-based discrimination at three California universities and 49 other colleges nationwide as the Trump administration pushes schools to eliminate campus diversity, equity and inclusion programs that it says hurt white and Asian American students.
Los Angeles Times - Mar 2025
Cal Poly Humboldt takes delivery of new research catamaran »
Cal Poly Humboldt has taken delivery of a new catamaran research vessel.
Baird Maritime - Mar 2025
Pelican Bay offers a model for prison education. Its future is in doubt. »
Behind razor wire and guard towers, an experiment in higher education is unfolding.
The Christian Science Monitor - Feb 2025
Trump's anti-trans effort is an agenda cornerstone with echoes in history »
Philosophy instructor Dr. Loren Cannon speaks with NPR's Odette Yousef about the politicization of trans people.
NPR - Feb 2025
Cal Poly Humboldt's new research vessel floated out »
A new research vessel ordered by California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt (Cal Poly Humboldt) was recently launched into the water for the first time.
Baird Maritime - Jan 2025
CSU’s Top 10 Research Grants in 2024 »
The 10 largest grants awarded to the CSU last year are empowering universities to better prepare students and serve their communities.
The California State University - Jan 2025
All American Marine launches research vessel for Cal Poly Humboldt »
All American Marine, Bellingham, Wash., has launched a new research vessel built for the California Polytechnic Institute at Humboldt.
WorkBoat - Jan 2025
Wellness 2.0: When It’s All Too Much »
Environmental Studies Chair Sarah Jaquette Ray speaks with host Shankar Vednantam about how we can reclaim our sense of efficacy and purpose in the face of big, systemic problems like climate change.
Hidden Brain - Jan 2025
Cal Poly Humboldt sets sail with a new research vessel »
Eric Riggs, Dean of the College of Natural Resources & Sciences, joins the Exchange to discuss how the the new vessel will be used by the university.
Jefferson Public Radio - Jan 2025
What Consumers Should Know About Mastercard »
Professor of Finance Humnath Panta discusses well known credit cards, misconceptions, and their potential benefits.
WalletHub - Jan 2025
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
Colleges and cannabis: What institutions can and cannot do | Quick Guide »
With California universities adopting cannabis courses that allow students to explore all facets of the developing industry, federal roadblocks that restrict what kinds of courses can be offered remain.
- May 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
California student-run news organizations ramp up Spanish-language coverage »
At Cal Poly Humboldt, what was once a Spanish-language insert into The Lumberjack, the campus newspaper, has become a main news source for the region.
EdSource - Apr 2024
Cal Poly Humboldt aiming to repatriate over 23K Native American items in collections »
Megan Watson is Cal Poly Humboldt's new NAGPRA coordinator. She’s been hired to oversee the repatriation of Native American cultural items in the university’s collection.
Jefferson Public Radio - Mar 2024