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Humboldt State University Senior Honored with North Coast News' Student of the Week »
Hard-working, passionate Humboldt State University student Kassandra Rice earned this Thursday's North Coast News Student of the Week honors, presented by Scott Hammond State Farm Insurance.
North Coast News - Feb 2020
HSU Takes Lead in Tech Access Push »
A Native American Humboldt State University freshman is the first recipient of a scholarship commemorating a young forest activist.
Times-Standard - Feb 2020
Cornel West at Humboldt State University »
American philosopher Dr. Cornel West addresses critical topics the country is facing.
North Coast News - Feb 2020
8th Graders Get a Taste of the College Experience (Video) »
Lisa Librenjak was live at Humboldt State University’s “I’ve been admitted to College” event.
North Coast News - Feb 2020
Hundreds of 8th Graders Experience a day in the life of a HSU Lumberjack »
The event is called "I've Been Admitted to College" (IBAC) and was a collaborative effort between HSU's Office of Admissions and the Humboldt County Office of Education.
North Coast News - Feb 2020
Humboldt State University Receives $640,000 for Basic Needs »
Humboldt State University received $640,000 dollars in funding for basic needs. The funding came from the California State University Basic Needs Partnership.
Redwood News TV - Feb 2020
HSU Literature Major Wins Trio of Eminent Awards »
About 700 participants, including the Marching Lumberjacks, in the 55th annual Trinidad to Clam Beach Run Honoring Ford Hess.
North Coast Journal - Feb 2020
HSU Grows International Partnerships »
San Jose Taiko and the Humboldt State University Jazz Orchestra are teaming up for Swingposium on the Road.
Jefferson Public Radio - Jan 2020
Amid Shut-off Woes, a Beacon of Energy »
A Native American tribe has insulated itself from California’s blackouts by creating a microgrid utility.
The Washington Post - Jan 2020
MLK Day of Service Event Reaches Capacity at all 4 Community Service Sites »
Over 100 Humboldt State University students, faculty and staff gathered at 8 a.m. to serve the community on Jan. 20, including the Humboldt State University's women's basketball team.
KRCR-TV - Jan 2020
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