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The McCrone Awards honor Alistair McCrone, Cal Poly Humboldt’s longest-serving president, and recognize the accomplishments of Humboldt’s excellent newer faculty members and graduate students.

Cal Poly Humboldt researchers co-lead report examining climate change impacts and solutions across six North Coast counties. 

A new study of shark anatomy suggests the shape of their inner ears is far more variable than expected, and this variation could have more to do with their evolutionary history than where they live or what they eat.

Explore the power of access and mentorship, groundbreaking research, and discoveries about the unknown—and, of course, get to know our amazing alumni.

Scientists have discovered a previously unknown way that certain fish may "sniff" underwater.

Scientists have discovered a new way to determine how big an earthquake may become just seconds after it begins.

The Humboldt Fishin' Lumberjacks, a group made up of Humboldt Fisheries alumni, have spent the last 25 years building friendships on the water. Now, they're working to build something even more timeless and enduring.

California Natural Resources Secretary appoints university leaders to unique science-policy bridging organization.

A newly published study in Current Biology is reframing a fundamental question in plant evolution: What made trees possible?

As communities around the globe celebrate World Otter Day on May 27, Cal Poly Humboldt graduate students, now alumni, helped expand scientific understanding of North American river otters and the coastal wetland ecosystems they call home through four research projects.

With the exhilarating cheers of thousands of family members and friends ringing throughout the Redwood Bowl, Cal Poly Humboldt joyfully celebrated the incredible achievements of its Spring Class of 2026 during Commencement ceremonies held Saturday.

For nearly three decades, Cal Poly Humboldt Wildlife Professor Jeff Black and citizen scientists have been quietly documenting the lives of one of the North Coast’s most charismatic residents: river otters.

Continued funding from California Trout (CalTrout) is advancing research to identify climate-resilient habitats in one of Northern California’s most important watersheds, the Eel River.

Cal Poly Humboldt will come alive with innovation, creativity, and discovery during the 13th annual ideaFest on Friday, May 1, as hundreds of students, faculty, and staff showcase the projects they’re most proud of.

The United States is facing a shortage of healthcare workers, a problem especially prevalent in rural regions like the North Coast. To help prepare graduates for careers in some of the nation’s most in-demand fields, Cal Poly Humboldt launched its Bachelor of Science in Health & Medical Sciences this fall.

In a powerful show of community support for students, Cal Poly Humboldt’s fourth annual Giving Day raised $349,167 in just 24 hours.

Cal Poly Humboldt Giving Day returns in its fourth year on Wednesday, April 8, bringing together faculty, staff, alumni, donors, friends, and family for a 24-hour fundraising effort in support of students.

This fall, Cal Poly Humboldt is launching five new academic programs designed to prepare students for high-impact careers. From healthcare to sustainable food systems, the programs address workforce needs across California and the North Coast.

An international team of scientists has discovered a previously unknown species of semi-aquatic rodent living in the cloud forests of Peru.

In response to accelerating climate change and increasing human impacts on California’s landscapes, Cal Poly Humboldt and the U.S. Geological Survey California Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit are leading a major expansion of a statewide biodiversity monitoring effort.

Students in Cal Poly Humboldt’s newly accredited Rangeland Resource Science program placed fifth overall in the 2026 Society for Range Management (SRM) student competition and ranked second among U.S. universities.

Wildfires and power outages caused by vegetation near powerlines have contributed to some of the state’s most destructive fires.

Most shark fossils are just teeth—their cartilage skeletons usually decay long before they can fossilize.

With cheers echoing through Lumberjack Arena and the support of family, friends, and the Humboldt community, nearly 300 Cal Poly Humboldt graduates crossed the stage on Friday, Dec. 19, during Fall Commencement.

This year has been an extraordinary one for Cal Poly Humboldt. It has been a year defined by remarkable discoveries, standout achievements, and meaningful growth across our campus community. From groundbreaking research to national recognition, our students, faculty, staff, and alumni have continued to raise the bar and showcase what Humboldt can accomplish.