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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
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
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
Humboldt State University Introduces Text Messaging AI HumBot »
With a new chatbot, HSU students have information right on their fingertips.
KIEM-TV - Sep 2019
Hearst Foundations Present Summer 2019 Grants »
The Hearst Foundations have announced that 81 grants valued at $9,315,000 have been awarded to deserving nonprofit organizations.
Hearst - Aug 2019
Bringing Music to Schools: HSU Piano Club Holding Instrument Drive »
he Humboldt State University Piano Club, with assistance from the Humboldt Light Opera Company, has donated more than 85 violins to several Arcata schools.
Times-Standard - Aug 2019
The Young Man and the Sea Sponge »
SpongeBob SquarePants, created by HSU alumnus Stephen Hillenburg, turned 20 this summer.
Long Reads - Aug 2019
How the Views of the few can Determine a Country's Fate »
Psychology Professor Amber Gaffney says small minorities with a strong view can play a surprisingly large role.
BBC - Aug 2019
Cloning Giant Redwoods Could Help Combat Climate Change »
Humboldt State University and the University of Washington study shows redwoods sequester more carbon than other forests.
NBC News - Jul 2019
‘Addressing Homelessness and Housing Insecurity in Higher Education’ »
Social Work Professor Jen Maguire, other professors author a book on college students' basic needs.
Inside Higher Ed - Jul 2019
Where to Find California’s Moon Trees, Grown from Seeds Taken Aboard an Apollo Mission »
The Apollo 14 carried seeds from different species of trees into space. Those seeds came back to Earth and were given away to Humboldt State and other communities across the U.S.
Los Angeles Times - Jul 2019
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