Campus News

Humboldt State University announced a bold new vision in its “Future Forward: 2021-2026 Strategic Plan,” which outlines the University’s purpose, values, and goals for the next five years.

Anthony Morgan is Humboldt State’s newest chief of police and the first African American to hold the position in the University’s history. Arriving in Humboldt with a long career in law enforcement, Morgan is excited about living in the redwoods and working hand-in-hand with the HSU community.

The Social Justice Summit returns virtually to Humboldt State University this March for the 27th annual event. Hosted by the Social Justice, Equity, & Inclusion Center, the 2021 theme is “Healthcare and Wellness: The Intersection of Identity and Care."

Humboldt State University student-athletes are cautiously returning to training, practice, and exhibition games this spring.

Shahrooz Roohparvar has been appointed the Vice President for Administration and Finance. He begins his role on May 1, 2021.

Looking to take a bite out of COVID-19 losses and rebuild a suffering segment of the economy, The Inclusivity Project launched this month with the goal of securing $100 million for 1,000 Black-owned businesses.

In Zurite, Peru, 1.3 kilometers of irrigation canals now provide fresh water to the local community thanks to a Humboldt State student-led water development project.

¡Échale Ganas! is a new grant-funded program at Humboldt State designed to support hands-on learning and career advancement for Latinx students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

In collaboration with Humboldt State University and community partners, the Humboldt Tenant-Landlord Collaboration (HTLC) has launched a new educational program designed to promote best practices for tenants and landlords.

A man arrested by Arcata Police on suspicion of arson on Saturday, Feb. 6, was also determined to be the suspect in several campus burglaries over the past few weeks.

Humboldt State University Police arrested three people on Saturday, Feb. 6 after responding to a disturbance report from a campus residence hall.

Planning for Fall 2021 is underway, which will include assessing the options for providing a modest increase in face-to-face course offerings, as well as the capacity to safely house a limited number of students, expand face-face student activities if able, and maintain day-to-day operations.

Millions of dollars in additional federal emergency funding is on the way to support Humboldt State University during the pandemic.

There is plenty to be excited about this Spring semester as Humboldt State and Chartwells Higher Education are collaboratively planning to transform the on-campus dining experience.

Despite procedural changes to Title IX at the federal level in 2020, Humboldt State University has expanded services to provide support and resources to survivors of sexual violence.

This Spring, high school students and their families are invited to a series of College Chats with Humboldt State University and College of the Redwoods professors from a variety of departments.

Humboldt State University is celebrating its 21st year participating in International Education Week, Feb. 8-12.

This Spring will see the launch of Humboldt State University’s Presidential Speaker Series, which each year will feature national and international experts on issues regarding higher education and of specific interest to HSU and the North Coast.

Humboldt State and College of the Redwoods are continuing to partner in dynamic ways to advance higher education in the North Coast community.

In collaboration with campus and community partners, Humboldt State University’s African American Center for Academic Excellence (AACAE), will host a virtual speakers series in honor of Black Liberation Month this February. The 2021 theme is “Mapping Our Routes to Liberation.” The five distinguished speakers will discuss systemic racism and digital media, food sovereignty, and financial equity.

The Academic & Career Advising Center (ACAC) and the Center for Community Based Learning are pleased to announce that the annual Career & Volunteer Expo, held every February, will span two days, Wednesday, Feb. 10 and Thursday, Feb. 11, from noon-4 p.m. to better accommodate employers and students in the Handshake virtual platform.

The University Police Department is advising the Humboldt State University community to be on the alert for an individual who attempted to burglarize College Creek Marketplace.

To bolster local entrepreneurship and help build more resilient and regenerative communities, Humboldt State University and the local community launched a competition designed to support sustainable business ventures in agriculture, water, or energy in Northern California.

After careful consideration, the California State University and Humboldt State University have decided to formally end the CSU’s operating agreement with University Center.

Humboldt State University Athletics and Center Activities are working to improve student and community programming and services, while former University Center employees have been transitioned to HSU to continue their hard work on these programs.