Campus News

When state and federal financial aid is not enough to cover the full cost of university tuition and mandatory fees, potential students face difficult choices about pursuing their educational goals, ranging from changing their school of choice to deferring higher education altogether.

With the support of family, friends, and the Humboldt community, nearly 270 graduates crossed the stage in the Lumberjack Arena during Fall Commencement on Friday, Dec. 20.

Cal Poly Humboldt students have crafted one-of-a-kind trophies for the 2025 California State University (CSU) Student Research Competition. Handmade in the University’s makerspaces, the trophies reflect both the spirit of Humboldt and the research categories they honor.

The Lumberjack Arena, typically buzzing with the sounds of athletics games, will trade nets for caps and gowns on Friday, Dec. 20 as it hosts Cal Poly Humboldt’s Fall Commencement.

The recent Dec. 5 earthquake emphasized how important it is to be ready for natural disasters, especially earthquakes and tsunamis. California, and Humboldt County in particular, is known for its seismic activity, so it's crucial to have a plan in place. Being prepared can make a huge difference when the ground shakes or when there’s a risk of a tsunami.

Cal Poly Humboldt Geography Professor Amy Rock is on a mission to build more inclusive spaces for women in academia. Rock is a co-principal investigator (PI) on a $1 million project funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support foreign-born women faculty in geospatial sciences, a groundbreaking project aimed at fostering equity and inclusion in U.S. universities.

Cal Poly Humboldt has resources to help students excel through finals this year, including health and wellbeing services, study prep, and more. Students can consider support services to reduce stress and finish the semester right.

The Multicultural Queer Studies Pathway of the Department of Critical Race, Gender & Sexuality Studies (CRGS) in collaboration with staff and students from Humboldt Campus Galleries, and the National AIDS Memorial are partnering together to bring two 12x12 panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt to Arcata as part of the Community Display Program.

Cal Poly Humboldt is taking decisive steps toward achieving its ambitious zero waste goals with the release of a comprehensive Zero Waste Action Plan.

The University’s new research vessel now has a name—the R/V North Wind.

For the first time in 10 years, two Cal Poly Humboldt students, Journalism student Andres Felix and Psychology graduate student Shairy Jimenez Delgado, were selected to participate in the California State University’s Pre-Doctoral Program as Sally Casanova Scholars.

The documentary will screen online Nov. 22-29 as part of American Indian Heritage Month.

The awards honor President Alistair McCrone and recognize the accomplishments of Humboldt’s excellent newer faculty members and students.

Cal Poly Humboldt’s commitment to sustainability has earned it recognition on The Princeton Review’s annual list of Green Schools.

Men’s Soccer player, Erwin “EJ” Manibusan Jr., recently competed at the AFC U20 Asian Cup in Vietnam as a midfielder for Gaum’s national team.

The California State University (CSU) has partnered with the Riverside County Office of Education to offer the first-ever direct admission pilot for the CSU system. Eligible students at every public high school in Riverside County will soon be offered direct admission to the CSU for the Fall 2025 term, before they even apply.

Cal Poly Humboldt is among the top public schools in the West.

As election day quickly approaches, efforts throughout campus are focused on increasing voter turnout among students.

With autumnal creepy crawlies like pumpkin spiders and Halloween decorations abounding throughout campus, here are a few ways to celebrate the spooky season—including themed events and some campus constants.

In line with Cal Poly Humboldt’s Climate Action Plan 2.0’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2045, the University will purchase carbon offsets at the Arcata Community Forest. The purchase will help compensate for the carbon emissions generated by University-financed air travel.

Lumberjack Weekend was a roaring success, bringing together the Cal Poly Humboldt community for four unforgettable days of fun and connection.

Cal Poly Humboldt will welcome 630 prospective students and their families to the annual Fall Preview on Saturday, Nov. 2.

A nationally renowned project with acclaimed film and stage actors is coming to the Van Duzer Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 7-9:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

University officials led a ceremony on Thursday celebrating the start of construction of the Engineering & Technology building on campus.

Faculty members Andrea Juarez, Loren Cannon, Sara Sterner, and Hamnath Panta are being recognized for their excellence in teaching and scholarship.