Alumni Stories

HSU a top Peace Corps Volunteer-Producing School

The Peace Corps announced today that Humboldt State University ranked 16th among medium-size schools on the agency’s list of top volunteer-producing colleges and universities in 2020.

Another Environmental Science & Management Alumni Named River Manager of the Year

For the second time in eight years, a Humboldt State alum has been honored with a prestigious national award for their commitment to protecting and managing North America’s rivers.

Wildlife Conservation in the Era of Climate Change at Woodland Park Zoo

As the Director of the Living Northwest Initiative at Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo, Robert Long (‘91, Wildlife; Biology) spends his

Wildlife Biologist and Author Dedicates Life’s Work to Conservation

In early 1971, Craig Harrison (‘74, Biology) had just graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Biochemistry.

HSU's ‘Winter Wishes’ Provides Gifts for Local Kids

The HSU community chipped in again to provide holiday gifts for 134 local children in need.

Finding Their Way 50 Years Later

Five HSU alumni recount their 200-mile journey through Spain

Traveling the World with Anthony Bourdain

When Josh Ferrell (‘05, Journalism) left Arcata after graduation he had little idea about what his future held.

Transforming Tragedy into Hope: Gift Strengthens Access to Medical and Mental Health Care

September 4, 2019—When experiencing anxiety, depression, or other serious medical concerns, students may need extra support from counselors or medical professionals.

From Humboldt to Patagonia

He didn’t set out to be an insect expert—let alone the world authority on the family of primitive crane flies Tanyderidae.

Gift Means the World to Students

Jordan Byrd-Gentile (‘19, Spanish) says the mornings in Oaxaca are cool, afternoon rainstorms flood the streets, and every night lightning flickers in the sky like a broken porch light. Discovering

Building the Teams That Power Silicon Valley’s Top Companies

Every spring, freshly minted HSU alumni take up the hunt for their dream jobs.

Meet Florida’s Top Scientist

With a lifelong love of the marine environment and a B.S.

‘Culture’ Pioneer in Silicon Valley

It was 2003, during the dot com downturn, when Katelin Holloway (‘02, Art) found herself in San Francisco. She knew she loved graphic design and wanted to be in tech, but how?

Alumni Band Together to Encourage Community Service

May 29, 2019—Humboldt State alumni are encouraging community service and supporting education with a new scholarship.

Former Student Inspired by Professor Creates Assistantship in the School of Business

May 6, 2019—As a student in the School of Business, Ben Gilbert (’98, Business Administration) worked alongside Professor Peter Kenyon to develop one of the first online courses used in the Busines

Alumni Who Made an Impact in the World

Humboldt State University has been recognizing the achievements of alumni since 1960 when the University launched its annual Who’s Who Award.

ITEPP Celebrates 50 years of Supporting Native Students

HSU will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Indian Tribal and Educational Personnel Program in the Kate Buchanan Room on Friday, April 5 from 6-9 p.m.

HSU Professor, Alumnus Join for Piano Recital

The HSU Department of Music presents a special duo piano recital featuring HSU Director of Keyboard Studies Daniela Mineva and HSU Alumnus Ryan MacEvoy McCullough on Friday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Fulkerson Recital Hall.

Behind the Scenes--and Loving it

What’s special about the performing arts? For Roman Sanchez (‘18, Theatre, Film, & Dance),it's about carving your own career path.

Alum Named President of Utah’s Westminster College

It has been said that if you want to understand what makes us human, a liberal arts education is what you need.

HSU Foundation Board Member Sets Example by Giving Back

January 25, 2019—Humboldt State University makes a distinct and lasting impression on students, and Laura Fisher (‘84, Geology) believes that our students are in an excellent position to change the

Alum Works on Sustainable Roads

Californians and cars have always had a complicated relationship. We love hitting the road but hate being tied up in traffic.

Remembering Stephen Hillenburg

Spongebob Squarepants creator and Humboldt State alumnus Stephen Hillenburg has passed away. His love of marine biology and art inspired and entertained millions of people around the world, and his generous spirit will help many HSU students succeed.

Flying in Hope

After 40 years flying airplanes, Douglas Harding (’85, Geography) discovered his aspirations soared higher. He started saving lives.

Golden Grads Celebrate 50 Years

Over the Homecoming & Family Weekend, Forever Humboldt honored 12 Humboldt State University alumni from the classes of ’67 and ’68 who reached a special milestone: They graduated 50+ year

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