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Blame Utilities for Wildfires, but Blame Everyone Else, too »
“I think we were all caught somewhat unaware about how severe the impacts of climate change have been and how quickly they have manifested,” says Peter Lehman, founding director of HSU's Schatz Energy Research Center.
Wired - Jun 2019
'New Hope': New Humboldt State President Talks 'healing,' Hearing Students' Stories »
Tom Jackson Jr. was named the new president of Humboldt State University.
Times Standard - May 2019
HSU Advancement Foundation Posts Major Investment Gains »
Essay mentions Biology Professor Erik Jules’ trillium research.
The Washington Post - May 2019
How Your Friends Change Your Habits - For Better and Worse »
“The more of your identity you draw from a group, even when you’re not around that group, the more likely you are to uphold those values,” says Psychology Professor Amber Gaffney.
BBC - May 2019
This Casino's Microgrid Might Be The Future Of Energy »
Scientists at HSU’s "Schatz Energy Research Center":http://schatzcenter.org/ and PG&E to help Blue Lake Rancheria create its own solar-powered microgrid.
Wired Magazine - May 2019
Photo Collages From HSU Students Blend Historic Images of Humboldt With Contemporary Shots »
Humboldt State University students’ art project called “Humboldt Rephotographed.”
Lost Coast Outpost - May 2019
‘Grandfather’ of Natural Treatment Systems: HSU Professor Emeritus To Be Honored With En »
Bob Gearheart, instrumental in creating Arcata Marsh system
Times Standard - Apr 2019
CSUB President Lynnette Zelezny Looks Back On First Year Of Her 'dream' Job »
HSU alumna has served as CSU Bakersfield’s fifth president since July 2018.
Bakersfield.com - Apr 2019
Groundbreaking Held For ‘the Center’ At Mckinleyville »
Department of Social Work and several agencies planned and develop The Center at McKinleyville, a one-stop location for services, information and activities for community members.
Redheaded Blackbelt - Apr 2019
UF ecologist, water resources expert is Florida’s first chief science officer »
HSU alumnus Thomas Frazer to serve as the state’s first chief science officer.
Sarasota Herald-Tribune - Apr 2019
Entrepreneurs invest in e-bike company founded by HSU alumni.
GeekWire - Mar 2019
Assistant Professor Harold Zald on fire intensity of logging sites.
The Weather Channel - Mar 2019
In California’s far north, a vast food desert makes for hungry kids »
Poverty rates in Del Norte County, according to HSU’s California Center for Rural Policy.
Center for Health Journalism - Mar 2019
HSU's El Leñador Wins Multiple Awards »
HSU’s student-run bilingual newspaper won first place in six categories in the 2019 California College Media Association statewide awards competition.
North Coast Journal - Mar 2019
Eureka Councilmember Natalie Arroyo Honored as ‘Woman of the Year’ by Assemblymember Jim »
HSU lecturer honored for her commitment and to the community.
Lost Coast Outpost - Mar 2019
HSU students placed first in the U.S. and third in North America at a plant identification contest.
Lost Coast Outpost - Feb 2019
HSU Hosts Math Maven Sept. 27 »
Faculty member Allison Bronson on the “bite-and-slice technique of Edestus.”
Smithsonian Magazine - Feb 2019
HSU Joins in DUI Education Initiative »
HSU’s learning community, Klamath Connection, is noted for its efforts to support STEM students. "Read more about Klamath Connection":https://klamathconnection.humboldt.edu
Inside Higher Ed - Jan 2019
HSU Faculty/Alum Wins $1,000 Biomechanics Award »
Forestry & Wildland Resources Professor Jeff Kane on the use of prescribed burns for wildfire management.
Los Angeles Times - Dec 2018
WASC Comments Sought by Sept. 24 »
Distinguished Alumni Award winner is a NYT’s newsmaker.
New York Times - Dec 2018