Campus News

In the two years since the official polytechnic designation, Cal Poly Humboldt has made significant progress in its polytech buildout by expanding academic programs and advancing several infrastructure projects.

The California State University (CSU) has extended the intent to register deadline for fall 2024 for new first-time, first-year admitted students to no earlier than May 15, 2024, in response to the further delays in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) processing announced by the U.S. Department of Education.

Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to announce the 25th Annual International Education Week (IEW), which promotes cross-cultural understanding and exploration of global perspectives from Feb.12-16.

The Umoja Center for Pan African Student Excellence will host several campus events to celebrate Black Liberation and History Month. Activities will feature a movie screening, trivia night, karaoke, paddle boarding, and conversations about this year’s theme: Black Joy, Uninterrupted.

Ushering in a new era for Northern California’s first polytechnic university, plans for Cal Poly Humboldt’s Engineering & Technology Building were approved by California State University Board of Trustees today.

Students enrolled in Cal Poly Humboldt's Bachelor of Arts in Communication at Pelican Bay State Prison can now receive Pell Grants, starting in Fall 2024. The program is the first in the nation to be approved for eligibility by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) under a new federal policy that went into effect last July.

Students and individuals from under-served communities will have access to free tax services as part of the University’s student-run tax clinic, which returns this February.

Cal Poly Humboldt, along with San Diego State University, California State University, San Bernardino, Stanislaus State, and the San Diego Supercomputer Center at the University of California, San Diego, are leading the way on a new project that will upgrade high-performance computing capabilities and increase access to advanced computing for faculty and student researchers across California State University campuses.

The annual Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties & the Constitution will take place from 5-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31, in the Great Hall at Cal Poly Humboldt.

Cal Poly Humboldt is launching its 3D digital herbarium, a student-powered project that aims to increase access to plant science.

On Monday, Jan. 15, over 90 Cal Poly Humboldt students, staff, and faculty participated in Cal Poly Humboldt’s Youth Educational Service’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, where they’ll volunteer at local community centers.

Nearly 300 Cal Poly Humboldt students participated in the fall Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 15, and more than 2,500 friends and family members joined the graduates to celebrate and witness the ceremony.

Sitting piled high on a table are toys, clothes, and electronics ready to be wrapped and delivered to children throughout Humboldt County as part of Cal Poly Humboldt’s Winter Wishes program. This year, over 350 gifts will be delivered. 

Last week the Cal Poly Humboldt community mourned the passing of a beloved figure, Richard R.W. Hicks, a towering presence on and off the field and a dedicated advocate for access to higher education.

Cal Poly Humboldt Engineering students will showcase projects made at the University’s new Makerspaces on Thursday, Dec. 14, from 11 a.m.-noon, behind Alistair McCrone Hall.

A new University project aims to support underserved students and increase graduation rates.

It’s time to celebrate Cal Poly Humboldt’s graduates during this year’s Fall Commencement on Friday, Dec. 15, at Lumberjack Arena.

On Wednesday, Nov. 29, Cal Poly Humboldt President Tom Jackson, Jr. and College of the Redwoods (CR) President Keith Flamer traveled to the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation to sign an official Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Tribal Chairman Joe Davis. The MOU is the result of numerous discussions and visits to establish a formal partnership between Cal Poly Humboldt, CR, and the Hoopa Valley Tribe.

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

The Cal Poly Humboldt School of Education and History department—in collaboration with the Del Norte and Humboldt County offices of education and Minnesota State University, Mankato—are excited to announce a new one-year program in U.S. history and civics for K-12 teachers and student teachers in Humboldt, Del Norte, and San Diego counties.

Cal Poly Humboldt’s Men's Rugby team is all set to defend its national title at the National Collegiate Rugby Small College Championships.

One hundred and twenty full-time students from Cal Poly Humboldt and College of the Redwoods are pledging to help 25 local non-profits as part of the #CalforniansForAll College Corps program. The program, which spans the entire state, aims to equip college students with the skills and experience they need to become effective leaders and agents of change in their communities.

Join the Schatz Energy Research Center for “Lessons on Climate Communication and Environmental Storytelling” with Rosanna Xia, an environmental reporter for the Los Angeles Times, on Thursday, Nov. 30, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., in the Native American Forum (BSS 162). 

To help College of the Redwoods students achieve their dreams of a four-year college degree, Cal Poly Humboldt is holding “instant admission” events at CR on Tuesday, Nov. 14 and Wednesday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Join Cal Poly Humboldt in celebrating the 2023 McCrone Promising Faculty Scholars and Graduate Award on Tuesday, Nov. 14, from 4-6 p.m. at the Plaza View Room in Arcata. The reception will feature each McCrone Awardee giving a TED Talk-style presentation about their research interests.