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A photo collage of made up of Outstanding Faculty members:  Paul Michael Leonardo Atienza, Paul E. Bourdeau, Brandon L. Browne, AmyK Conley, and Cutcha Risling Baldy are being recognized for their excellence in teaching and scholarship.

Distinguished Faculty 2025-2026

Faculty members Paul Michael Leonardo Atienza, Paul E. Bourdeau, Brandon L. Browne, AmyK Conley, and Cutcha Risling Baldy are being recognized for their excellence in teaching and scholarship.

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A photo of three grads at spring Commencement in the redwood bowl.

Celebrate Class of 2026 at Spring Commencement

Cal Poly Humboldt will celebrate the Class of 2026 during Spring Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16, bringing graduates, families, and the campus community together for one of the year’s most anticipated milestones.

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children sitting at a bench with a sign attached to it that reads, "how does water inspire you?"

Preparing the Next Generation of  STEM Educators

The nation is facing an educator shortage, with the most pronounced shortages in science and math. In California, demand for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers is projected to grow substantially. 

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A photo of 2026 Sustainability Champion Awards (left to right): Justus Ortega (on behalf of Jennifer Ortega), Christopher Dubois, and Riley McDaniel

Meet the 2026 Champions of Sustainability

The 10th annual Sustainability Champion Awards program honors Cal Poly Humboldt students, faculty, and staff whose practices have deepened a culture of sustainability on campus, have furthered the integration of sustainability into academics or student life, or have reduced the University’s environmental footprint.

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8 of the grant winners pose for a photo as they celebrate their awards

2026 ERFSA Small Grant Awardees

The Humboldt Emeritus & Retired Faculty & Staff Association (ERFSA) Executive Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 ERFSA Small Grant Awards.  

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A group photo of all of the Outstanding Student Award winners with President Richard Carvajal.

Outstanding Students 2025-26

These 2025-26 Outstanding Students Awards recognize the academics, co-curricular excellence, and achievements of our students. Congratulations to this year’s winners and nominees!

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A photo from the Cal Poly Humboldt Calypso Band performance in 2025.

Humboldt Calypso Band Marks 40th Anniversary with Special Guest Artists

The Cal Poly Humboldt Department of Dance, Music & Theatre, in collaboration with Cal Poly Presents, will celebrate a major milestone this spring with the 40th anniversary performance of the Humboldt Calypso Band, founded by Music Professor Eugene Novotney in the spring of 1986.

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A photo of Sociology Instructor Daniel Mar, Sociology Department Chair Josh Meisel, President of the Campbell Foundation Samantha Campbell, and Cal Poly Humboldt President Richard Carvajal.

Transformational $3 Million Gift

Cal Poly Humboldt has received a landmark $3 million commitment from the Campbell Foundation to establish the University’s first fully funded endowed professorship. The Campbell Foundation has specifically designated the funds for the Cannabis Studies program.