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Karuk Cultural Fire Visionary to be Awarded Honorary Doctorate of Humane Sciences

Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to award an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Sciences to William “Bill” Tripp, a member of the Karuk Tribe and visionary Native American leader whose work has sparked a strong interest in the cultural use of fire. Tripp will receive at this year’s Spring Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 17, and is the first recipient in university history to be awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Sciences.

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Earth Week Takes Root

From reusable water bottles to compost bins, Cal Poly Humboldt embodies a culture of sustainability and environmental stewardship. This year, various on-campus organizations are uniting to create an inspiring Earth Week, inviting students, staff, and faculty to come together in celebration of a global movement that champions awareness and action for Earth's protection and sustainability, from April 21-26.

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Hinarr Hu Moulik Student Housing to Open This Fall

This fall, Cal Poly Humboldt will open the doors to Hinarr Hu Moulik, the University’s largest student housing project in its history. The name—meaning “Our House/Home” in the Wiyot language—reflects a deep commitment to community, inclusion, and sustainability.

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Annual Hip Hop Conference: More Power to the People

What began over a decade ago as a single course—Hip Hop and the Black Experience—has grown into a powerful annual tradition for Cal Poly Humboldt’s Critical Race, Gender & Sexuality Studies (CRGS) Department. Now in its 12th year, the Cal Poly Humboldt Hip Hop Conference returns April 17-18 with a clear message at its core: More Power to the People.

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Dance Visions at Cal Poly Humboldt

The Cal Poly Humboldt Department of Dance, Music & Theatre presents Dance Visions at the John Van Duzer Theatre April 17–19 at 7 p.m. and April 20 at 2 p.m. 

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Third Annual Giving Day Raises $300K

Cal Poly Humboldt’s third annual Giving Day was a resounding success, uniting the Humboldt community to raise $303,390 in just 24 hours. With support from 1,172 donors, Giving Day provided vital funding to 121 campus clubs, programs, departments, and scholarships, directly enhancing student success.

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Hackathon Delivers Innovative Apps for Local Nonprofits

This year’s Hackathon for Social Good, hosted by Cal Poly Humboldt’s Computer Science Club, brought together student programmers, industry mentors, and local nonprofits for an exciting 24-hour coding competition that resulted in real-world solutions to social and environmental challenges the local community faces.

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Alum Shapes Fan-Favorite Digital Content for Apple TV+

From “Ted Lasso” to “Shrinking,” Leesa Coble (‘97, Journalism) inspires as a creative content marketing manager for Apple TV+ by stepping into the shoes of fans, envisioning the behind-the-scenes content they crave, and masterfully weaving stories that resonate.

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Support Students and Programs for Third Annual Giving Day!

Join the Cal Poly Humboldt community—students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and family—on Wednesday, April 2, for an inspiring 24-hour fundraising campaign to support essential on-campus programs, resources, and scholarships.

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2025 Cannabis and Environmental Stewardship Symposium

Cal Poly Humboldt’s Cannabis Studies Program invites campus and community members to attend the second annual Symposium on Cannabis and Environmental Stewardship to empower regenerative cannabis agriculture and best practices for licensed cannabis production.

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It's Spring Preview!

Cal Poly Humboldt will host its annual Spring Preview on Saturday, March 29, and April 19, welcoming prospective students and their families to campus. This informational event provides prospective students with a firsthand look at university life, academic opportunities, and the vibrant Lumberjack community.

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Honoring Cesar Chavez Day Through Annual Serve-a-Thon

For over 30 years, Cal Poly Humboldt students have honored Cesar Chavez Day by giving back to the community through the annual Serve-a-Thon. Hosted by the University’s Youth Educational Services (Y.E.S.), this large-scale volunteer event brings students together to support local organizations.

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New App: Cal Poly Humboldt SAFE

Cal Poly Humboldt is taking campus safety to the next level with the launch of Cal Poly Humboldt SAFE, a feature-rich app designed to provide real-time security and support for students, faculty, and staff. The app enhances incident response and provides innovative, powerful features for the campus community.

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Journalism Students Win 26 College Media Awards

Cal Poly Humboldt Journalism & Mass Communication students took home 26 awards after a journalism conference and award ceremonies in Long Beach on March 8, including seven first-place state awards with the California College Media Association (CCMA) and four national awards with the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP). 

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A photo of Marie Jacobs Liebau, who graduated from Humboldt State Teaching College in 1929.

Honoring a Legacy in Education

Jack and Charlene Liebau have established the Marie Jacobs Liebau, Class of 1929, Endowed Scholarship for Teaching at Cal Poly Humboldt as a testament to their deep commitment to education.

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Cal Poly Humboldt and CSU Dominguez Hills players during the CCAA semifinals.

CCAA Semifinals Cap Most Successful Season Since 2015-16

Cal Poly Humboldt men's basketball saw its impressive 2024-25 campaign come to a close in the semifinals of the CCAA Tournament on Friday, falling 93-82 to No. 18 nationally ranked and top-seeded Cal State Dominguez Hills at The Sports Center in San Marcos.

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Wildlife Students Take Top Honors at Quiz Bowl Regionals

Cal Poly Humboldt Wildlife students have reaffirmed their status as the best in the west, claiming first place in The Wildlife Society’s Western Section Student Quiz Bowl in Visalia, California, on Tuesday, Feb. 4.