Campus News

Cal Poly Humboldt warmly welcomed approximately 1,100 new students, accompanied by their friends and families, as they arrived at the campus residence halls on Saturday, Aug. 17.

Kellie Jo Brown (official campus photographer), Karen Diemer (City Manager for the City of Arcata); Jenny Harris (president and CEO of American Hydroponics; and Jim and Sharon Redd (business and community leaders) are recipients of the 2024 President’s Distinguished Service Award. The awards honor individuals for their meritorious contributions to Cal Poly Humboldt and the region.

California State University (CSU) Chancellor Mildred García has appointed CSU Dominguez Hills provost and vice president for Academic Affairs Michael E. Spagna as acting president of Cal Poly Humboldt effective August 26, 2024.

The Tribal Energy Resilience and Sovereignty project (TERAS) will empower four tribes in Northern California to transform one of the state’s least reliable electrical circuits into a highly resilient renewable energy system.

Cal Poly Humboldt’s Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center will receive a mural from local artist Tony Diaz (‘13, Art) for the Eureka Street Art Festival.

Cal Poly Humboldt has partnered with CAL FIRE to house up to 100 firefighters in residence halls on campus this week.

Cal Poly Humboldt’s newest flight simulator arrived on campus on May 21 to help train future pilots and inspire passion for flying.

Cal Poly Humboldt Athletics is thrilled to announce a sponsorship from The Danco Group, offering free admission to all 2024 regular-season home games for both the men's and women's soccer teams this fall.

Thanks to the Humboldt Arts Council’s Permanent Collection, a new art show celebrates the visual arts of former Cal Poly Humboldt faculty who have long been a part of campus and community life.

Cal Poly Humboldt and College of the Redwoods are excited to announce the launch of a new men's and women's rodeo program, set to launch in Fall 2024.

Cal Poly Humboldt received $360,000 from the California State University Chancellor’s Office to support students of Asian, Desi, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, and North African (ADPI-MENA) descent.

Cal Poly Humboldt has become an affiliate of the Bee Campus USA program, which was created to unite the resources of colleges and universities to help support the well-being of pollinators.

A new international partnership was formalized earlier this week among Charles Darwin University in Australia and three organizations on the North Coast—Blue Lake Rancheria, Cal Poly Humboldt, and College of the Redwoods.

Cal Poly Humboldt’s Northern California Small Business Development Center (NorCal SBDC) is excited to announce the launch of the "ProBiz" program, a collaborative effort with the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce and the California Chamber of Commerce (CalChamber).

Cal Poly Humboldt alumnus Greg Allen (‘94, Social Work), whose professional and personal roots run deep in Humboldt, has been named  Associate Vice President for Safety & Community Wellbeing for the University Police Department. 

With the support of thousands of families, the campus community, and local partners, Cal Poly Humboldt celebrated the Class of 2024.

Cal Poly Humboldt’s interactive 3D Digital Herbarium won the American Library Association’s Best Emerging Technology Application Award.

These 2023-24 Outstanding Students Awards recognize the academics and co-curricular excellence and achievements of our students. Congratulations to this year’s winners and nominees!  

More than 758 Lumberjacks have served as Peace Corps Volunteers, ranking Cal Poly Humboldt No. 6 in the medium-sized enrollment category.

The Cal Poly Humboldt Emeritus and Retired Faculty & Staff Association (ERFSA) Executive Committee is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of ERFSA Small Grants.

The ocean covers most of the planet’s surface, and of that, only 5 percent has been explored. To reveal the mysteries of our ocean, Cal Poly Humboldt is looking toward the future with a new oceanographic research vessel.

Throughout his 25-year career as dean of students and, later, vice president of student affairs, Edward “Buzz” Webb, who passed away at the age of 86 in March, left a footprint as a leader who transformed student engagement at Cal Poly Humboldt.

Much of our success at Cal Poly Humboldt depends on the dedication, experience and skill of our staff members. For more than three decades, the annual Staff Recognition Awards program has recognized meritorious staff members at Humboldt. 

Last week’s solar eclipse drew out excited viewers at Cal Poly Humboldt.

Cal Poly Humboldt and the UC Davis School of Medicine have created the state’s first post-graduate education program to help prepare Native American students for medical school at UC Davis.