Campus News

Since 1988, the Patricia D. & William B. Smullin Scholarship has supported talented HSU students from North Coast high schools who embody a creative and innovative spirit.

Humboldt State University's Department of Music is presenting a special solo piano recital featuring the legendary American pianist Ursula Oppens on Friday, Sept. 28, at 8 p.m. in Fulkerson Recital Hall. Her performance is part of a three-day residency at HSU, where she’ll work with students and offer a free public piano master class on Sept. 27, noon - 2 p.m. in Fulkerson Recital Hall.

The process of finding jobs and networking with potential employers is now easier for Humboldt State students and alumni with HSU Handshake, a career development platform used by hundreds of universities nationwide.

A new study shows Humboldt Bay to be one of the key sites in the western hemisphere for dozens of species of shorebird including western sandpiper, marbled godwit, and long-billed curlew.

On any given day throughout the year, you'll find students in Room 122 picking up free, nutritious items from the food pantry, sharing meals, or simply having coffee together. This warm and welcoming space is the heart of HSU Oh SNAP! Student Food Programs.

One Pacific Northwest tick is quite the survivor.

Humboldt State University has been named a top University in the West by the U.S. News & World Report.

Stephen Hillenburg ('84, Natural Resources Planning and Interpretation) is best known for making a lighthearted—and significant—contribution to the appreciation of marine life through the creation of the hit animated television series “SpongeBob SquarePants.”

Raised by a drug-addicted mother and her grandparents, Angelina Torres was once told her place was in the home—not college.

Humboldt State will host a downtown block party for the first time on Friday, Sept. 14.

HSU Professor of Social Work Jennifer Maguire, who has conducted groundbreaking research into student food and housing insecurity, is among 26 faculty members in the California State University (CSU) system who received Faculty Innovation and Leadership Awards for their commitment to student success.

California’s 2018-19 Budget, signed by Governor Brown, includes $197.1 million in ongoing funding for the California State University (CSU) and an additional $161.6 million in one-time funding.

From ‘Best in the West’ to a ‘Cool School,’ HSU makes the cut on several college rankings for 2018.

When it comes to sustainability, Humboldt State is doing well, according to the Sierra Club’s annual “Cool Schools” ranking.

Humboldt Bay is now home to one of the most advanced ocean chemistry monitoring instruments in the world.

Humboldt State Biology students who plan to pursue a graduate degree will soon have significant support from a scholarship established to honor retired HSU Professor James F. Welsh’s dedication to teaching.

The content from President Rossbacher’s Fall Address is available online. It includes both the slides and her prepared remarks.

Move-in day was a big success. Welcome to all the new and returning students! Browse through photos of move-in "here":https://www.flickr.com/photos/hsuevents/sets/72157698617669181/, and watch our welcome home to Humboldt "video":https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n3YxC7YgVs&feature=youtu.be.

College of the Redwoods students will have a new resource when the semester starts on August 20: a dedicated Humboldt State University employee working full time on the CR Eureka campus to help students prepare for eventual transfer to HSU.

Humboldt State University’s campus will soon undergo significant changes with a $34 million seismic retrofit on the Library and Theatre Arts buildings, scheduled to be completed by Fall 2019.

Humboldt State is welcoming back students for the Fall Semester.

Housing & Residence Life will hold an emergency simulation on Wednesday, Aug. 8, at 6 p.m. to test campus and community response teams.

Humboldt State University’s accreditation has been reaffirmed for eight years by the WASC Senior Commission for Universities and Colleges (WSCUC), the organization responsible for certifying institutions in California, Hawaii, and the Pacific.