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.
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.
Cal Poly Humboldt has taken a significant step toward its carbon neutrality goal by offsetting 428 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e)—the equivalent of annual emissions from 100 gas-powered cars.
Cal Poly Humboldt has been recognized as a leader in sustainability by the Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI), becoming only the fourth academic library in the country and the second in the California State University (CSU) system to earn the initiative’s award-winning Sustainable Library Certification.
Cal Poly Humboldt came alive as more than 800 first-time students and their families arrived on campus for the annual move-in, marking the start of the Fall Semester and a new chapter in the University’s growth.
In a first for a California university, Cal Poly Humboldt earned accreditation from the prestigious Society for Range Management (SRM) for its Rangeland Resource Science undergraduate program.
Every summer for the past 50 years, brass players from across the country make their way to campus. All are drawn by the same unmistakable energy that defines the Brass Chamber Music Workshop (BCMW), a globally unique program offered through Cal Poly Humboldt’s College of Extended Education and Global Engagement, where camaraderie, growth, and music-making go hand in hand.
For David Tyler (‘83, English, Philosophy), giving back to Cal Poly Humboldt has always been about showing up—consistently, thoughtfully, and with heart.
A few years ago, the idea of working at a law firm or earning a 4.0 GPA seemed out of reach for incarcerated individuals at Pelican Bay State Prison. But today, that’s not just possible, it’s a reality.
Since 1960, Cal Poly Humboldt has proudly recognized alumni who embody the spirit of excellence, service, and innovation through its prestigious Distinguished Alumni Award.
When Victor “Vico” Hernandez (‘07, Art) was invited to speak at Cal Poly Humboldt’s regional commencement in Los Angeles last month, it was more than just an honor—it was a full-circle moment.
The overall inflation rate of 4.4% in Eureka and surrounding cities from 2024 to 2025 was slightly down from last year’s rate of 4.5%, according to student-led research by Cal Poly Humboldt released in May.
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.
