Recognizing the expertise and achievements our faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
Know of a story we should consider for HSU in the News? Email us at news@humboldt.edu.
Don't Worry About the Redwoods. They're Hella Tough »
Forestry Professor Jeffrey Kane on the resilience of redwoods after a wildfire.
KQED - Aug 2020
Can Redwoods Survive the Devastating California Wildfires? »
A fire ecologist and researcher at Save the Redwoods League talks about redwoods, global warming, and the Redwoods and Climate Change Initiative, whose lead researcher is Professor Steve Sillett.
Scientific American - Aug 2020
CAA Launches Scholarships, Mentoring Program for Diversity »
Creative Artists Agency is strengthening its diversity and inclusion efforts by launching CAA Scholars to support a diverse group of worthy students eyeing college, university or trade educations.
Billboard - Aug 2020
Native Americans In California Are Toppling Statues Of This Catholic Saint »
“These statues represent a physical assertion of power over our communities,” said HSU Professor of Native American Studies, Cutcha Risling Baldy, who is Hupa, Yurok and Karuk and an enrolled member of the Hoopa Valley Tribe in Northern California.
HuffPost - Jun 2020
HSU Receives NEA Big Read Project Grant »
The Arts Endowment announced funding for 84 organizations to lead NEA Big Read projects between September and June 2021, providing a range of activities around a book selected from the NEA Big Read library.
The Times-Standard - Jun 2020
'A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety' Author: Generation Z's norm will 'be a Sense of Instability' »
Sarah Jaquette Ray, a professor of Environmental Studies, who wrote "A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety," talked about what the "climate generation" faces, what the coronavirus pandemic is revealing and why eco-guilt is not helpful.
Newsday - Jun 2020
The Last Artful, Dodgr’s West Coast Sunshine »
HSU alumna Alana Chenevert has a skill for pop hooks that’s attracted Mark Ronson, Anderson .Paak, and "Euphoria."
Rolling Stones - May 2020
California Redwoods are Tops in Carbon Storage Needed to Fight Climate Change, Nonprofit says »
Steve Sillett, Kenneth L. Fisher Chair of Redwood Forest Ecology, is the lead author of a pair of studies that examine carbon storage of old-growth and second-growth redwood forests.
Santa Rosa Press Democrat - May 2020
One Buc’s Support of Tampa Bay Restaurants Sparks Circle of Giving »
HSU alumnus Alex Cappa’s idea to help feed families during the COVID-19 pandemic — by purchasing meals from struggling restaurants — resonated with so many teammates.
Tampa Bay Times - Apr 2020
Roosevelt elk Collaring Effort Seeks to Reduce Conflicts Along North Coast »
State biologists are learning a great deal about California’s largest land mammal.
Del Norte Triplicate - Mar 2020
Where to see Giant Redwoods in Sonoma County »
Humboldt State University researcher Allyson Carroll on the oldest living redwood in Sonoma County.
The Press Democrat - Mar 2020
The Humboldt State University Library and Humboldt County Library are collaborating to provide free digital literacy classes to the community.
Times-Standard - Feb 2020
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