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Humboldt County First Responders Train to Save Lives Under Fire »
Three dozen Humboldt County fire, emergency medical, and law enforcement personnel completed an intensive tactical combat critical care training.
Times-Standard - Jan 2020
California Reservation's Solar Microgrid Provides Power During Utility Shutoffs »
A renewable energy microgrid at The Blue Lake Rancheria is proving to be one solution to this ongoing problem of power shutdowns.
NPR - Jan 2020
Humboldt State University Creates $4,000 Scholarship for All Local Freshmen »
At McKinleyville high school a handful of seniors had the honor of accepting a $4,000 scholarship to attend Humboldt State University this coming fall.
KIEM-TV - Jan 2020
Student of the Week: HSU Student-Veteran »
Meet Stevie Abbott, an eight-year army veteran and a member of Veteran Enrollment and Transition Services (VETS).
KRCR-TV - Dec 2019
2019’s States with the Best Elder-Abuse Protections »
Psychology Professor Tasha Howe among the experts who shared their thoughts on the issue of elder abuse.
WalletHub - Dec 2019
HSU is Reassuring Students They're an Inclusive Campus, Regardless of DACA Arguments »
HSU wants to reassure their students, staff and faculty that the university is committed to being an inclusive campus and will continue to provide support to those in need of it.
KRCR-TV - Nov 2019
HSU and College of the Redwoods form Partnership for Mutual Benefit »
Agreement aimed at making transfer process seamless
Times-Standard - Nov 2019
Natalie Arroyo to Serve on Klamath River Restoration Nonprofit »
Eureka City Councilmember and HSU instructor, Natalie Arroyo, will serve as a board member for the organization heading the Klamath River’s restoration, the governor’s office announced.
Times-Standard - Nov 2019
Airport Microgrid in Northern California Looks to Create Replicable Model »
An airport microgrid is moving forward on the far northern coast of California that could provide relief for planned utility power shutoffs and be a template for other, similar projects.
Microgrid Knowledge - Nov 2019
As Fires Rage, Pressure Mounts to Train California’s Next Generation of Forest Stewards »
“Forestry is a little bit invisible to most folks. Most people think of park rangers and that’s a very limited way of looking at land management,” said Forestry Professor Erin Kelly.
EdSource - Nov 2019
"A common literacy in how our systems currently work, what our community needs and values are and how we expect climate change to alter our ecosystem is critical for the inclusive strategy we need to build together, if we want to live in a resilient community," says Maia Cheli, outreach coordinator for the Schatz Energy Research Center.
North Coast Journal - Oct 2019
HSU Offers Scholarships for Local Freshman Students »
Starting next fall, Humboldt State will be offering new freshman students from local high schools an annual $1,000 scholarship.
KIEM-TV - Oct 2019
HSU Offers $4,000 in Scholarships to Local Students »
Plan is part of effort to increase enrollment of Humboldt County students.
Times-Standard - Oct 2019
Envisioning and Designing the Floating Future »
Biology Professor Brian Tissot comments on the design of Buoyant Ecologies Float Lab deployed in San Francisco Bay.
Undark - Oct 2019
HSU Alums Shine at First Street Gallery »
HSU's Marine Lab took a sample of the substance and determined it was a bloom of "Nocticula," commonly known as "sea tinkle," a dinoflagellate.
KRCR - Sep 2019
Helping Students Cope with Stress Around Climate Change »
85% of news about climate change is negative and alarmist, says Sarah Ray, professor of Environmental Studies.
KCRW - Sep 2019
A Photographer at the Ends of the Earth »
HSU alumnus, Thomas Joshua Cooper, risks his life to document the world’s remotest places.
The New Yorker - Sep 2019
HSU Hosts 16 Chinese Students »
Researchers at Schatz Energy Research Center are conducting three studies to assess offshore wind feasibility in Humboldt Bay.
Green Tech Media - Sep 2019
HSU Salutes New 2007/2008 Staff and Faculty »
Chag Lowry's new book "Soldiers Unknown" follows the story of three Yurok cousins drafted to fight in WWI.
North Coast Journal - Sep 2019
HSU Salutes New 2007/2008 Staff and Faculty »
Wildlife Professor Jeff Black among those recognized by Zero Waste Humboldt for their commitment to reducing waste and fighting climate change.
Times-Standard - Sep 2019
Conservation Group to buy Alder Creek Giant Sequoia Grove and World’s Fifth-largest Tree »
Jim Campbell-Spickler talks about Alder Creek Grove. The world’s largest private holding of the world’s largest trees will be sold to Save the Redwoods League.
Los Angeles Times - Sep 2019
Arcata Police and Firefighters Honor 9/11 First Responders With HSU Stair Climb »
Members of the Arcata Police Department, Arcata Fire District and other community members made a trip up to HSU to commemorate the 18 years that have passed since the September 11 attacks in New York City.
Lost Coast Outpost - Sep 2019
9/11 First Responders Honored With Morning HSU Stair Climb »
Arcata Police Department, Arcata Fire District and other community members made a trip up to Humboldt State University Wednesday morning to commemorate the 18 years that have passed since the September 11 attacks in New York City.
Lost Coast Outpost - Sep 2019