Campus News

In a powerful show of community support for students, Cal Poly Humboldt’s fourth annual Giving Day raised $349,167 in just 24 hours. With contributions from 1,186 donors, Giving Day provided critical funding for 138 campus clubs, programs, departments, and scholarships, directly enhancing student success.

Cal Poly Humboldt’s Earth Week will bring the campus community together from April 16-25 to celebrate and explore how sustainability is woven into everyday life in creative, inclusive, and hands-on ways.

The Humboldt International Film Festival (HIFF) is back for its 59th year.

Cal Poly Humboldt is ranked No. 6 among medium-sized schools on the Peace Corps’ 2026 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list. 

The third annual Cannabis & Environmental Stewardship Symposium will bring together experts throughout California to Cal Poly Humboldt on Friday, April 17, to explore equitable and environmentally responsible practices in California’s cannabis market—the nation’s largest, valued at more than $5 billion.

Cal Poly Humboldt is launching a new Bachelor of Arts in Critical Agriculture Studies & Agroecology in Fall 2026, expanding the University’s commitment to place-based learning, sustainability, community-engaged scholarship, and climate justice. 

Cal Poly Humboldt Giving Day returns in its fourth year on Wednesday, April 8, bringing together faculty, staff, alumni, donors, friends, and family for a 24-hour fundraising effort in support of students.

Cal Poly Humboldt is expanding its support for students and their families with the launch of the Family Ambassador program, an initiative designed to build community, share knowledge, and help families feel connected throughout the college experience.

This fall, Cal Poly Humboldt is launching five new academic programs designed to prepare students for high-impact careers. From healthcare to sustainable food systems, the programs address workforce needs across California and the North Coast.

An international team of scientists has discovered a previously unknown species of semi-aquatic rodent living in the cloud forests of Peru.

The public celebration of Native American community and culture returns to Cal Poly Humboldt for the 16th Annual Cal Poly Humboldt California Big Time & Social Gathering. The free event, open to the public, will be held in the West Gym on Saturday, April 4, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Goudi’ni (Arcata), on the unceded lands of the Wiyot People.

For many Cal Poly Humboldt students, scholarships relieve the burden of work and loans, allowing them to dedicate more time to academics and community engagement.

Cal Poly Humboldt will host its annual Spring Preview on Saturday, March 28, and Saturday, April 18, welcoming hundreds of prospective students and their families to explore and connect with the campus community.

In response to accelerating climate change and increasing human impacts on California’s landscapes, Cal Poly Humboldt and the U.S. Geological Survey California Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit are leading a major expansion of a statewide biodiversity monitoring effort.

The Cal Poly Humboldt Athletics Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) partnered with the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) from February 10-13, leading a campus-wide initiative that resulted in 432 new individuals joining the NMDP Registry—the highest total of any donor drive in the country during that time period.

Last month, nearly 300 local students gathered for the annual Humboldt County History Day at Cal Poly Humboldt, exploring the theme “Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History” to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. 

Cal Poly Humboldt will host the 32nd Annual Social Justice Summit from March 4-6, 2026, inviting students, faculty, staff, and community members to gather to learn, dialogue, and take collective action.

Students in Cal Poly Humboldt’s newly accredited Rangeland Resource Science program placed fifth overall in the 2026 Society for Range Management (SRM) student competition and ranked second among U.S. universities.

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

The Cal Poly Humboldt Department of Dance, Music & Theatre presents the fourth annual Fiesta Folklórica at the John Van Duzer Theatre on Friday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m.  

Cal Poly Humboldt students will have the opportunity to connect directly with employers and community organizations at this year’s Career Expo & Volunteer Fair, hosted by the Career Development Center in collaboration with the Center for Community-Based Learning.

The annual free tax clinic at Cal Poly Humboldt is back, offering no-cost tax filing services for campus and members of the local community who earn $70,000 or less per year.

Cal Poly Humboldt Day on Monday, Jan. 26, featured a free, family-friendly concert that brought together alumni, students, faculty, staff, friends, families, and community members to celebrate the University's fourth anniversary of becoming a polytechnic.

Cal Poly Humboldt faculty and students are partnering with local organizations to conduct a comprehensive Economic Development Study designed to help guide McKinleyville’s future growth and community well-being.

Cal Poly Humboldt has expanded its direct admissions program to include graduating seniors from the Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District, Del Norte Unified School District, and the Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District.