Campus News

HSU Makes Wall Street Journal College Rankings

Humboldt State University ranked between 501-600 this year out of 797 institutions nationally, according to the newly released Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education (WSJ/THE) College Ranking 2021.

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CSU Trustees' Award Winner Wants to Help Native Youth

From a young age, Julia Jones learned to depend on school for support. Today, she is working towards a career in law and counseling to help Native youth overcome challenges to attend college. Jones has been named a 2020 CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement winner.

HSU Plans for Spring 2021 Instruction

Based on new guidance provided today by the California State University system, Humboldt State University will continue offering most courses in a virtual format for Spring 2021.

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Introducing HSU's New Seaweed Farm, a First for California [Video]

Humboldt Bay will be home to California's first commercial, open-water seaweed farm. This pilot project, led by Humboldt State University and supported by GreenWave, stands to kickstart an industry where environmental sustainability and economic benefits go hand in hand.

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Fall Enrollment Looks Stronger Than Expected

Humboldt State University is seeing quite a few more students than expected this fall, with enrollment coming in above projections for both new and returning students.

STARS Gold Rating for Sustainability Achievements

Humboldt State University has earned a STARS Gold rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education.

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Cycling Keeps You Young!

A new study by researchers at Humboldt State University is shedding light on an unexpected benefit of bicycling as an exercise in older adults.

Professors Recognized for Innovative Equity in STEM Leadership

Biological Sciences Professor Amy Sprowles and Wildlife Professor Matthew Johnson have received a Faculty Innovation and Leadership Award from the California State University for their transformative work in Place-Based Learning Communities at Humboldt State University.

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Students Welcomed at Low-Key Move-In Day

Humboldt State University began welcoming students to the residence halls on Saturday’s move-in day, just a little over a week before the start of a very different Fall semester. The day offered a sense of how the pandemic has dramatically changed higher education.

University Police Arrest Murder Suspects out of Virginia

On Wednesday, July 29, at 1:03 a.m., University Police Department Sergeant Joe Jones and Officer Billy Kijsriopas were on patrol at the University Corporation Yard, a satellite campus off of Samoa Boulevard in Arcata. They discovered an unoccupied vehicle with stolen plates parked on the east side of the building.

CSU Trustees Approve Ethnic Studies and Social Justice General Education Requirement

The following was shared by the CSU Chancellor's Office: The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees voted today to approve an amendment to Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. This amendment will modify the university’s General Education (GE) requirements to include a course addressing ethnic studies and social justice. This marks the first significant change to the university’s GE requirements in 40 years.

HSU Plans for $5.9 Million in Federal CARES and MSI Funds

Humboldt State University has determined spending priorities for $5.9 million in federal funds received through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act as well as the Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Program. Funds will be used to cover a portion of the University’s expenses related to the impact of COVID-19.