Campus News

An accomplished scholar and Cal Poly Humboldt's longest-serving president, Dr. Alistair McCrone passed away in Lynnwood, Washington on Aug. 17 at the age of 91.

We are sad to share news of the loss of President Emeritus Alistair McCrone. Dr. McCrone passed away in Lynnwood, Washington on August 17 at the age of 91. He leaves behind his wife Judith, of 65 years, and two sons Bruce and Craig and their families.

Cal Poly Humboldt recently announced new appointments to the University: Mark A. Johnson, chief of staff; Sarah Long, University controller; and Nick Pettit, executive director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports for the Lumberjacks.

Approximately 1,200 new Humboldt students are expected to move into University housing during move-in week, which began on Saturday, Aug. 12.

Mark A. Johnson has been appointed Chief of Staff in the President’s Office at Cal Poly Humboldt. He was selected after a national search, and will begin his tenure on August 21.

Cal Poly Humboldt ranks among the best colleges in the nation, according to Money magazine.

Cal Poly Humboldt celebrated the recipients of the President’s Distinguished Service Award as well as the naming of Presidents Courtyard at Founders Hall—the University’s most iconic building.

This summer, Cal Poly Humboldt invites the campus and local community to create and connect with others with a series of free in-person workshops.

Cal Poly Humboldt is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Long as the new University Controller.

Cal Poly Humboldt, in its commitment to continuously improve student and employee support, has reorganized its administrative structure to provide enhanced services to its community.

The Lumberjacks win their third NCAA Division II Rowing National Championship on Saturday.

Cal Poly Humboldt’s Outdoor Leadership class braved a 13- hour drive to the vast canyons, rolling hills, and wildlife of Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands for a student-led backpacking expedition.

While institutions throughout the U.S. are banning books, restricting access to those that showcase voices from historically marginalized groups, the Cal Poly Humboldt Library is diversifying its collections—and staff want suggestions from the campus community.

On Monday, May 15, 2023, Cal Poly Humboldt President, Dr. Tom Jackson, Jr., announced that Dr. Nick Pettit will be the next Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports for the Lumberjacks.

Cal Poly Humboldt celebrated the graduation of more than 1,150 students who participated in three ceremonies in Redwood Bowl on Saturday.

New, interactive infrastructure and apparatuses designed to engage and educate the children of Trillium Charter School about science and sustainability premiered at the school in Arcata on Tuesday, May 9.

Cal Poly Humboldt officials along with leaders from the California State University, the community, and Associated Students led a groundbreaking event on May 12 to celebrate the largest student housing project in University history.

Growing under redwood canopies and prohibition, legacy cannabis cultivators cross bred cultivars (plants bred for desirable traits) to create strains such as Blue Dream and Sour Diesel. Popularized in the underground market, these varieties are now some of the best selling strains on the legal market today.

In a first for Cal Poly Humboldt and to make Commencement more accessible to students and their families, the University will host ceremonies in two locations—on campus and in Southern California. 

A Cal Poly Humboldt student took home a first-place award at the 37th Annual California State University Student Research Competition held at San Diego State.

Since 1964, Cal Poly Humboldt has honored outstanding faculty and in 1986, the University added the Scholar of the Year Award. Nominations are reviewed by the Faculty Awards Committee.

The awards honor President Alistair McCrone and recognize the accomplishments of Humboldt’s excellent newer faculty members and students.

The Executive Committee of the Cal Poly Humboldt Emeritus and Retired Faculty and Staff Association (Humboldt ERFSA)  is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s awards.

What began 10 years ago as an idea turned into ideaFest. Cal Poly Humboldt’s annual extravaganza showcases hundreds of research and creative projects from students, staff, and faculty over the past year.

As a person with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Kinesiology graduate student Peggy Scarborough came across a grim statistic; accidental drownings accounted for 91% of deaths for kids 14 and younger with ASD between 2009-2011, according to the National Autism Association. Her findings inspired her to design an adapted aquatics program and compile data on its effectiveness for her Master’s thesis.