Since 2011, Cal Poly Humboldt secured more than $1 billion in external funding, advancing breakthroughs in gene therapy, clean energy, climate science, community health, the arts, and student success programs while providing students hands-on opportunities to shape the future.
Cal Poly Humboldt’s role in shaping a new statewide college access initiative was highlighted as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 640 into law, formally expanding the California State University (CSU) Direct Admissions Program to school districts across the state.
Cal Poly Humboldt’s Rangeland Resource Science program turns California’s living landscapes into classrooms where students collect data amidst microgrids, wet meadows, and rolling grasslands, testing real-world solutions, and sharing findings that land managers can use right away.
Cal Poly Humboldt will celebrate the 27th Annual Campus & Community Dialogue on Race (CDOR), an annual event that brings together students, faculty, staff, and community members to explore issues of racial justice and systemic inequity from Monday, Oct. 20, to Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.
Cal Poly Humboldt is hosting the 2025 Indigenous Peoples Week (IPW) from Saturday, Oct. 11, to Friday, Oct. 17. Events are free and open to the public.
At 4:30 a.m., before the first rays of sun reach the waters surrounding the Galápagos Islands, trillions of phytoplankton drift in the dark, waiting for the light of dawn to trigger photosynthesis—the process that releases oxygen and energy into the ocean and the marine food web.
Cal Poly Humboldt has been recognized with multiple high rankings in U.S. News & World Report's prestigious 2026 Best Colleges rankings, highlighting its commitment to academic excellence and student success.
Get ready for an unforgettable, groovy weekend at Cal Poly Humboldt’s annual Lumberjack Weekend 2025. From Thursday, Oct. 2, to Sunday, Oct. 5, the campus will come alive with live music, carnival games, food trucks, and family-friendly activities.
During an expedition to the Peruvian Andes in 2018, a team of researchers exploring Abiseo River National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, made an extraordinary discovery: a previously undocumented species of marsupial.
Transition is in the air—not just seasonal, but deeply transformative. With Richard Carvajal set to take the helm of Cal Poly Humboldt, Interim President Michael Spagna reflects and prepares to step aside at the end of the fall semester. At this pivotal chapter for the University, Spagna leaves behind a legacy of renewal, grounded in collaboration and an unwavering focus on students.
Cal Poly Humboldt’s publication, Humboldt Magazine, is entering a new era. The Fall 2025 edition marks the magazine’s first fully digital release, offering readers an immersive experience with expanded photo galleries, behind-the-scenes video, and interactive storytelling.
To support the future workforce needs of law enforcement, Cal Poly Humboldt and College of the Redwoods are creating an academic pathway program that advances careers while fostering community-centered policing.
Cal Poly Humboldt is taking a leading role in advancing global research infrastructure, leveraging its unique position on California’s North Coast to connect researchers across the Pacific Rim.
The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees has appointed Richard A. Carvajal as president of California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt.
A proud mother of six and a Social Work major at Cal Poly Humboldt, Veronica Zaragoza has faced the challenges of balancing parenthood, education, and community advocacy with resilience and determination.
Cal Poly Humboldt alumni and staff are at the heart of “Rooted in Place: California Native Art,” a groundbreaking new exhibition at the de Young Museum in San Francisco that highlights Northern California’s Indigenous artists. From the beaded chair of Hupa artist and Reese Bullen and Goudi’ni Gallery Director Brittany Britton (’12, Art) to works by the late Karuk painter Brian D. Tripp (’86, Art) and others, the show underscores the lasting impact of Native art.
Cal Poly Humboldt alumni, faculty, staff, parents, community members, and friends came together to provide unprecedented support for students and programs. With more than 11,400 gifts totaling over $13.4 million, donors demonstrated their commitment to academic excellence, student success, and research innovation over the past fiscal year 2024-25.
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the scale of the climate crisis. But what if our collective despair isn’t the end of the story, but the beginning of a different kind of power?
Cal Poly Humboldt has officially opened Hinarr Hu Moulik (pronounced hee-NOD huh MOO-leek), the largest student housing project in the University’s history. On Friday, the University marked this milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by campus leadership, community partners, and elected officials, including California Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire.
From supporting Indigenous-led cultural fire education to developing energy-efficient infrastructure, Cal Poly Humboldt students, staff, and faculty are advancing sustainability, one project at a time.
