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A photo (from left to right) of Alex Stillman, Kassidy Banducci, Mike Fisher, Damon Connolly, Chris Rogers, President Spagna (scissors), Mike McGuire, Eduardo Cruz, Chrissy Holliday, Cedrik von Briel, Donyet King cutting the ribbon at the Hinarr Hu Moulik student housing complex.

Largest Student Housing Project in University History Opens: Hinarr Hu Moulik (VIDEO)

Cal Poly Humboldt has officially opened Hinarr Hu Moulik (pronounced hee-NOD huh MOO-leek), the largest student housing project in the University’s history. On Friday, the University marked this milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by campus leadership, community partners, and elected officials, including California Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire.

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Library Earns National Sustainability Certification

Cal Poly Humboldt has been recognized as a leader in sustainability by the Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI), becoming only the fourth academic library in the country and the second in the California State University (CSU) system to earn the initiative’s award-winning Sustainable Library Certification.

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A student sits in the back of a flatbed truck full of her belongings. Two others are with the student - one is wearing a t-shirt that says "Cal Poly Humboldt Dad."

Move-in Day Welcomes Students to Humboldt

Cal Poly Humboldt came alive as more than 800 first-time students and their families arrived on campus for the annual move-in, marking the start of the Fall Semester and a new chapter in the University’s growth.

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A photo of brass musicians during a workshop at the Brass Music Workshop on campus.

A One-of-a-Kind Sound: The Brass Chamber Music Workshop

Every summer for the past 50 years, brass players from across the country make their way to campus. All are drawn by the same unmistakable energy that defines the Brass Chamber Music Workshop (BCMW), a globally unique program offered through Cal Poly Humboldt’s College of Extended Education and Global Engagement, where camaraderie, growth, and music-making go hand in hand.

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A Lifetime of Giving, One Gift at a Time

For David Tyler (‘83, English, Philosophy), giving back to Cal Poly Humboldt has always been about showing up—consistently, thoughtfully, and with heart.

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Artist Alum Turns Innovator

When Victor “Vico” Hernandez (‘07, Art) was invited to speak at Cal Poly Humboldt’s regional commencement in Los Angeles last month, it was more than just an honor—it was a full-circle moment.

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Bringing Hollywood to the Redwoods

Cassandra Hesseltine ('96, Psychology) is a visionary leader whose passion for storytelling, performance, and community has helped transform California’s North Coast into a world-class filming destination.

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Groundbreaking Study: Twigs Absorb Rainwater

A raindrop landing on a tree branch may do more than just roll off or evaporate—it might be absorbed directly into the twig itself. That’s the surprising and significant finding of a new study led by Cal Poly Humboldt Botany Professor Alana Chin, recently published in the Journal of Experimental Botany.

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Hats Off to the Spring Class of 2025!

With the cheers of thousands of family members and friends echoing throughout campus, Cal Poly Humboldt proudly celebrated the achievements of its Spring Class of 2025 during commencement ceremonies held Saturday.

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A collage of Cal Poly Humboldt's 2024-25 Distinguished Faculty from left to right: Professor Young Sub Kwon, Professor Daniela Mineva, and Professor Dale Oliver

Recognizing Distinguished Faculty 2024-25

Kinesiology Professor Young Sub Kwon, Music Professor Daniela Mineva, and Mathematics Professor Dale Oliver are being recognized for their excellence in teaching and scholarship.