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Bringing Hollywood to the Redwoods

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.

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Groundbreaking Study: Twigs Absorb Rainwater

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.

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Hats Off to the Spring Class of 2025!

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.

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A collage of Cal Poly Humboldt's 2024-25 Distinguished Faculty from left to right: Professor Young Sub Kwon, Professor Daniela Mineva, and Professor Dale Oliver

Recognizing Distinguished Faculty 2024-25

Kinesiology Professor Young Sub Kwon, Music Professor Daniela Mineva, and Mathematics Professor Dale Oliver are being recognized for their excellence in teaching and scholarship.

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Student Wins Fulbright Teaching Fellowship

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.

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New Carnegie Classification

Cal Poly Humboldt received a new Carnegie Classification designation that recognizes it as a model in fostering student success.

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Humboldt Students Win at CSU Research Competition

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.

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Spring Commencement Celebrates Class of 2025

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.

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Scaling Our Energy Future: A Talk with Carla Peterman of PG&E

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.

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Fuel and Fun for Finals

As the semester winds down, the familiar rhythm of finals week returns May 12-16—and so do the programs and resources to help students finish strong. 

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A photo (from left to right) of 2025 Sustainability Champion Award winners Cinthya Ammerman Muñoz, Karley Rojas, and Ash Hansen holding their awards.

Meet Cal Poly Humboldt’s 2025 Champions of Sustainability

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.

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2025 ERFSA Small Grant Awardees

The Humboldt-Emeritus & Retired Faculty & Staff Association (ERFSA) Executive Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 ERFSA Small Grant Awards.

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Photography Instructor Awarded Guggenheim Fellowship

A Cal Poly Humboldt Photography instructor Justin Maxon is among the 100th class of Guggenheim Fellows, including 198 distinguished individuals working across 53 disciplines. Chosen through a rigorous application and peer review process from a pool of nearly 3,500 applicants, the Class of 2025 Guggenheim Fellows was tapped based on both prior career achievement and exceptional promise.

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Humboldt Branches Out with Tree Campus Recognition

Cal Poly Humboldt has been recognized as a Tree Campus by the Arbor Day Foundation for its dedication to enhancing community well-being through tree education, investment, and community engagement.

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Cal Poly Humboldt Aviation Club Helps Students Soar into a Growing Industry

At Cal Poly Humboldt, the sky isn’t the limit—it’s just the beginning. Through hands-on training, student-led initiatives, and emerging technology, the University’s Aviation Club is preparing the next generation of aviation professionals for careers in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries.