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A photo of a person standing in line with a tote bag that displays the 39th annual CSU Research Competition logo.

Humboldt Students Win at CSU Research Competition

Three Cal Poly Humboldt students represented the University with extraordinary distinction at this year’s CSU Research Competition in April, each earning awards in their respective categories.

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A photo of graduates throwing their caps during Spring Commencement in the Redwood Bowl.

Spring Commencement Celebrates Class of 2025

Cal Poly Humboldt will honor nearly 1,000 graduates this spring with ceremonies that reflect the University’s deep sense of community, celebration, and commitment to student success.

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Student smiling with a plate in food in front of him and holding a build-a-bear

Fuel and Fun for Finals

As the semester winds down, the familiar rhythm of finals week returns May 12-16—and so do the programs and resources to help students finish strong. 

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A photo of a person holding a bowl of dirt/compost with worms.

Earth Week Takes Root

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.

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Side by side headshots of High Country News editor- in- chief Jennifer Sahn andaward-winning journalist B. ‘Toastie’ Oaster.

Decolonizing Renewable Energy Development

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.

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A group photo of the 2024-25 RAMP peer mentors.

Peer Mentorship Expands to Support All New Students

Peer mentoring at Cal Poly Humboldt’s Retention through Academic Mentoring Program (RAMP) has expanded its services to support all incoming first-time students, including freshmen, and upper and lower-division transfer students.

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A recruiter from the City of Eureka in front of their table with information about working for the city of Eureka during last year's Career Expo & Volunteer Fair.

Career Expo & Volunteer Fair Events Kick Off

Cal Poly Humboldt students will have the chance to connect with potential employers for jobs, internships, and volunteer work experience at the annual Career Expo & Volunteer Fair on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the West Gym at the Recreation & Wellness Center.

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A photo of the campus seismograph that captured the 7.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 5.

How to Prepare When Natural Disasters Strike

The recent Dec. 5 earthquake emphasized how important it is to be ready for natural disasters, especially earthquakes and tsunamis. California, and Humboldt County in particular, is known for its seismic activity, so it's crucial to have a plan in place. Being prepared can make a huge difference when the ground shakes or when there’s a risk of a tsunami.

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A photo collage of Psychology graduate student Shairy Jimenez Delgado on the left and Journalism student Andres Felix on the right.

Humboldt Students Accepted into CSU Pre-Doctoral Program

For the first time in 10 years, two Cal Poly Humboldt students, Journalism student Andres Felix and Psychology graduate student Shairy Jimenez Delgado, were selected to participate in the California State University’s Pre-Doctoral Program as Sally Casanova Scholars.

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From left to right: A photo of Andrea Juarez, Loren Cannon, Sara Sterner, and Hamnath Panta the 2024 Distinguished Faculty.

Honoring Distinguished Faculty 2023-24

Faculty members Andrea Juarez, Loren Cannon, Sara Sterner, and Hamnath Panta are being recognized for their excellence in teaching and scholarship.

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A photo of people wearing Lumberjack Weekend t-shirts.

Exciting Lineup for Lumberjack Weekend 2024

Get ready to join the fun at Cal Poly Humboldt for Lumberjack Weekend 2024! From Thursday, Oct. 17 through Sunday, Oct. 20, the campus will be buzzing with a thrilling lineup of events designed to bring students, alumni, families, and friends together.

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A photo graphic of two runners on a treadmill, one with the torso flex angle and the other without.

Running… Lean into it, But not too much

A new study by researchers at Cal Poly Humboldt and the University of Southern California sheds light on an unexpected benefit of leaning forward moderately while running. The paper will be published online in  PLOS ONE journal on May 29.

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With help from Hyun-Kyung You, Cal Poly Humboldt Child Development professor and program leader for the Child Development Lab, kids cut the ribbon at the celebration of the Trinity Early Learning Center on Saturday, April 6.

Week of the Young Child: New Hub of Learning

Marking the Week of the Young Child, Cal Poly Humboldt celebrated the official opening of the University’s Trinity Early Learning Center, a new hub for two long-standing Cal Poly Humboldt programs that foster a learning environment for young children and University students.