Campus News

The College of the Redwoods and Humboldt State University formalized a longstanding partnership on Friday, with the overall goal of making the path to a four-year degree seamless for students who transfer.

Humboldt State University has once again received recertification for its contribution to the study of fire ecology. HSU joins only eight other universities in the country in receiving the AFE certification for contributing to the field of fire ecology.

The Humboldt State University debate team left their mark this fall by facing off with the most competitive debate teams in the country in a trio of key tournaments. The result was one of the best beginnings to a competitive season in recent memory.

Leaders from Humboldt State and College of the Redwoods gathered for a recent summit to discuss potential collaborations that will strengthen the institutions’ commitment to supporting students and helping them earn a bachelor’s degree.

Checking out books at Humboldt State University’s Library is now easier for College of the Redwoods students under a new partnership between both institutions.

​​​​​The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees Special Committee to Consider the Selection of the Chancellor will begin the search process for the next chancellor by hosting open forums around the state.

Humboldt State is now hosting a traveling exhibit that explores wellness, illness, and cultural life for Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians.

How HSU VETS (Veterans Enrollment and Transition Services) supports and builds Humboldt's community of military-affiliated students.

The University Resources & Planning Committee hosted a campus forum on budget planning on Nov. 7, the first of two campus meetings related to the URPC’s work to develop a three-year balanced budget plan. It included a presentation on context as well as interactive opportunities for individuals to provide input.

To educate the campus about being prepared for and staying safe during an emergency, and help students build an emergency preparedness kit, HSU is hosting the Bigfoot Zombie Apocalypse Scavenger Hunt on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Humboldt State student voting was up in last year’s election, increasing to 41.9% in 2018 from a rate of 12.9% in 2014. College student voting doubled nationwide, according to a national study.

Humboldt State University will join thousands of college campuses across the nation in the First-Generation College Celebration on Friday, Nov. 8, 12:30-3 p.m. in the Kate Buchanan Room (KBR).

Workshops and speakers will focus on racial and environmental justice, politics of health care, xenophobia, and more during the 21st Annual Campus & Community Dialogue on Race (CDOR), Nov. 4-8.

Over 400 high school students from throughout Northern California will come together for American Indian College Motivation Day (AICMD) at Humboldt State University on Thursday, Nov. 7. The event is a collaboration between the Council of American Indian Faculty and Staff, student leaders, the Office of Admissions, and others.

Starting in Fall 2020, students who attend Humboldt State University and live in on-campus housing will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship to help pay their housing costs.

Check out the highlights, updates, game schedules, and more. Go Jacks!

Efforts large and small saw Humboldt State University through the latest round of PG&E power shutdowns--an event that caused plenty of angst as classes were canceled for three days and regular work was put on hold due to closure of campus.

Humboldt State’s Fourth Annual Zero Waste Conference will feature a week of food, workshops, speakers, documentaries, and more, seeking to “Rethink, Reshape, Reclaim Systems for a Waste Revolution.”

Another power shutdown led to a campus closure that began Saturday, October 25 at 9 a.m.

Humboldt State University has been named a Green College in the 10th annual Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges.

The Humboldt State University Student Health & Wellbeing Services (SHWS) has earned prestigious re-accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).

In celebration of American Archives Month, Humboldt State University Library Special Collections is hosting Humboldt History Digitization Day on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 12-4 p.m. in the Special Collections research room on the third floor of the Library. Community members are invited to digitally preserve their individual, family, or special histories.

The Department of Athletics at Humboldt State University will be recognizing former head rowing coach Robin Meiggs at halftime of the Lumberjacks’ women’s basketball game vs. Sonoma State on Thursday, November 21. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at Lumberjack Arena at Humboldt State.

The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees will begin the search for the university’s next chancellor to succeed Timothy P. White, who announced his intent to retire at the end of the 2019-20 academic year.

Under White’s tenure CSU expanded student access and success with enrollment and graduation rates reaching all-time highs.