Karla Darnall (‘78, Speech Pathology and German, ‘80, M.A. Speech Pathology, ‘07, Educational Leadership) and son, Matt Darnall (‘04, Mathematics), on behalf of their family, proudly established the Calvin and Virginia Kernen Family Endowment with a generous gift of $51,000.
Cal Poly Humboldt Women’s Rowing concluded an unforgettable season on Saturday, May 31, at the NCAA Division II Rowing Championships, capturing the Varsity 4+ national title and finishing as the national runner-up in the overall team standings.
Cassandra Hesseltine ('96, Psychology) is a visionary leader whose passion for storytelling, performance, and community has helped transform California’s North Coast into a world-class filming destination.
A raindrop landing on a tree branch may do more than just roll off or evaporate—it might be absorbed directly into the twig itself. That’s the surprising and significant finding of a new study led by Cal Poly Humboldt Botany Professor Alana Chin, recently published in the Journal of Experimental Botany.
Standing as a symbol of collaboration, compassion, and creativity, a new mural at Cal Poly Humboldt was created by incarcerated artists and University students.
With the cheers of thousands of family members and friends echoing throughout campus, Cal Poly Humboldt proudly celebrated the achievements of its Spring Class of 2025 during commencement ceremonies held Saturday.
Kinesiology Professor Young Sub Kwon, Music Professor Daniela Mineva, and Mathematics Professor Dale Oliver are being recognized for their excellence in teaching and scholarship.
Cal Poly Humboldt student Carmen Benavides-Garb has been selected for the prestigious Fulbright Teaching Fellowship to Mexico. She becomes the first Humboldt student to receive the award in 14 years.
Three Cal Poly Humboldt students represented the University with extraordinary distinction at this year’s CSU Research Competition in April, each earning awards in their respective categories.
Cal Poly Humboldt is on the rise when it comes to podcasts. The College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences recently released three new podcasts with the aim to educate, inform, and think critically about our world.
These 2024-25 Outstanding Students Awards recognize the academics and co-curricular excellence and achievements of our students. Congratulations to this year’s winners and nominees!
Cal Poly Humboldt will honor nearly 1,000 graduates this spring with ceremonies that reflect the University’s deep sense of community, celebration, and commitment to student success.
This spring, David White (‘87, Art, ‘89, M.A. Art) was back on campus—paintbrush in hand, refreshing a legacy that’s grown for more than three decades. He came, as he always does every 10 years, to care for the space he created: the art hallway.
This summer, Cal Poly Humboldt students will travel to Cape Town, South Africa, as part of the University’s newest International Service Learning (ISL) program.
For the final talk in this semester’s Climate and Clean Energy Series—“Scaling Our Energy Future: Insights from the Utility Sector”—PG&E Executive Vice President Carla J. Peterman will describe how the utility plans to scale the energy system to meet growing power demand, decarbonization, and resiliency goals, while ensuring that energy remains affordable.
The ninth annual Sustainability Champion Awards program honors Cal Poly Humboldt students, faculty, and staff whose practices have deepened a culture of sustainability on campus, have furthered the integration of sustainability into academics or student life, or have reduced the University’s environmental footprint.
Cal Poly Humboldt proudly stands as a leader in environmental stewardship within the California State University system, now boasting the highest number of fellows in the Switzer Environmental Fellowship program.
The Cal Poly Humboldt Department of Dance, Music & Theatre presents the festive steelpan sounds of the “Humboldt Calypso Band” with a special guest—internationally acclaimed Caribbean steelpan artist, Johann Chuckaree.
From research presentations to live performances, the 12th annual ideaFest will once again transform the Library into a hub of innovation and creativity on Friday, May 2, at the Cal Poly Humboldt Library from 2-5 p.m.
