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Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to award an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Sciences to William “Bill” Tripp, a member of the Karuk Tribe and visionary Native American leader whose work has sparked a strong interest in the cultural use of fire. Tripp will receive at this year’s Spring Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 17, and is the first recipient in university history to be awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Sciences.

From reusable water bottles to compost bins, Cal Poly Humboldt embodies a culture of sustainability and environmental stewardship. This year, various on-campus organizations are uniting to create an inspiring Earth Week, inviting students, staff, and faculty to come together in celebration of a global movement that champions awareness and action for Earth's protection and sustainability, from April 21-26.

This fall, Cal Poly Humboldt will open the doors to Hinarr Hu Moulik, the University’s largest student housing project in its history. The name—meaning “Our House/Home” in the Wiyot language—reflects a deep commitment to community, inclusion, and sustainability.

What began over a decade ago as a single course—Hip Hop and the Black Experience—has grown into a powerful annual tradition for Cal Poly Humboldt’s Critical Race, Gender & Sexuality Studies (CRGS) Department. Now in its 12th year, the Cal Poly Humboldt Hip Hop Conference returns April 17-18 with a clear message at its core: More Power to the People.

Cal Poly Humboldt’s third annual Giving Day was a resounding success, uniting the Humboldt community to raise $303,390 in just 24 hours. With support from 1,172 donors, Giving Day provided vital funding to 121 campus clubs, programs, departments, and scholarships, directly enhancing student success.

For years, archaeologists believed the ruins in North Macedonia—first excavated more than 15 years ago—were the remains of a military outpost built to defend against Roman attacks. 

This year’s Hackathon for Social Good, hosted by Cal Poly Humboldt’s Computer Science Club, brought together student programmers, industry mentors, and local nonprofits for an exciting 24-hour coding competition that resulted in real-world solutions to social and environmental challenges the local community faces.

The 15th annual Cal Poly Humboldt California Big Time & Social Gathering will be held on Saturday, April 5. This free event, open to the public, will be held in the West Gym from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., located in Goudi’ni (Arcata), the lands of the Wiyot people.

Join the Cal Poly Humboldt community—students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and family—on Wednesday, April 2, for an inspiring 24-hour fundraising campaign to support essential on-campus programs, resources, and scholarships.

Cal Poly Humboldt’s Cannabis Studies Program invites campus and community members to attend the second annual Symposium on Cannabis and Environmental Stewardship to empower regenerative cannabis agriculture and best practices for licensed cannabis production.

Cal Poly Humboldt’s Goudi’ni Native American Arts Gallery presents Undammed, an exhibition that celebrates the historic removal of dams on the Klamath River.

Cal Poly Humboldt will host its annual Spring Preview on Saturday, March 29, and April 19, welcoming prospective students and their families to campus. This informational event provides prospective students with a firsthand look at university life, academic opportunities, and the vibrant Lumberjack community.

For over 30 years, Cal Poly Humboldt students have honored Cesar Chavez Day by giving back to the community through the annual Serve-a-Thon. Hosted by the University’s Youth Educational Services (Y.E.S.), this large-scale volunteer event brings students together to support local organizations.

Cal Poly Humboldt is taking campus safety to the next level with the launch of Cal Poly Humboldt SAFE, a feature-rich app designed to provide real-time security and support for students, faculty, and staff. The app enhances incident response and provides innovative, powerful features for the campus community.

Cal Poly Humboldt has partnered with Northern Humboldt Union High School District (NHUHSD), Fortuna Union High School District, and Ferndale Unified School District to offer direct admissions to graduating seniors.

Cal Poly Humboldt Journalism & Mass Communication students took home 26 awards after a journalism conference and award ceremonies in Long Beach on March 8, including seven first-place state awards with the California College Media Association (CCMA) and four national awards with the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP). 

Cal Poly Humboldt men's basketball saw its impressive 2024-25 campaign come to a close in the semifinals of the CCAA Tournament on Friday, falling 93-82 to No. 18 nationally ranked and top-seeded Cal State Dominguez Hills at The Sports Center in San Marcos.

Congratulations to the 2024-25 recipients of the annual Staff Recognition Awards!

Cal Poly Humboldt welcomed its newest research vessel, the R/V North Wind, into Humboldt Bay. The R/V North Wind traveled approximately 550 miles from Bellingham Bay, Washington, where it underwent various tests and sea trials for fine-tuning.

The 31st annual student-led Social Justice Summit returns to explore, “The Cultures Within Our Communities: The Advocacies We Stand For,” in a series of workshops, interactive discussions, and a block party March 3-7.

The California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) officially announced that Cal Poly Humboldt Men's Basketball has punched its ticket to the CCAA Tournament in San Marcos, set for March 6-8, following the completion of the conference games on Saturday, March 1.

On Dec. 5, 2024, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Humboldt County, shaking communities and triggering a tsunami warning along Northern and Central California’s coastline. Now local experts are coming together to reflect on the event, discuss regional earthquake and tsunami hazards, and explore ways to strengthen community resilience.

The League of American Bicyclists recognized Cal Poly Humboldt with a Silver Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) award, moving up from a Bronze Award and earning it a place alongside more than 1,100 businesses across the country contributing to the movement to build a more Bicycle Friendly America for everyone.

Cal Poly Humboldt has officially been recognized as a Research Colleges and Universities (RCU) institution by the prestigious Carnegie Classification, marking a significant milestone in the University’s growing research and innovation efforts.

A conversation on the conflict between renewable energy development and Indigenous sovereignty takes center stage during the Decolonizing Renewable Energy Development speaker series. Hosted by Cal Poly Humboldt’s Schatz Energy Research Center, the event on Wednesday, Feb. 19 is free and open to the public and features High Country News editor-in-chief Jennifer Sahn and award-winning journalist B. ‘Toastie’ Oaster.