Cal Poly Humboldt’s publication, Humboldt Magazine, is entering a new era. The Fall 2025 edition marks the magazine’s first fully digital release, offering readers an immersive experience with expanded photo galleries, behind-the-scenes video, and interactive storytelling.
To support the future workforce needs of law enforcement, Cal Poly Humboldt and College of the Redwoods are creating an academic pathway program that advances careers while fostering community-centered policing.
Cal Poly Humboldt is taking a leading role in advancing global research infrastructure, leveraging its unique position on California’s North Coast to connect researchers across the Pacific Rim.
The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees has appointed Richard A. Carvajal as president of California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt.
A proud mother of six and a Social Work major at Cal Poly Humboldt, Veronica Zaragoza has faced the challenges of balancing parenthood, education, and community advocacy with resilience and determination.
Cal Poly Humboldt alumni and staff are at the heart of “Rooted in Place: California Native Art,” a groundbreaking new exhibition at the de Young Museum in San Francisco that highlights Northern California’s Indigenous artists. From the beaded chair of Hupa artist and Reese Bullen and Goudi’ni Gallery Director Brittany Britton (’12, Art) to works by the late Karuk painter Brian D. Tripp (’86, Art) and others, the show underscores the lasting impact of Native art.
Cal Poly Humboldt alumni, faculty, staff, parents, community members, and friends came together to provide unprecedented support for students and programs.
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the scale of the climate crisis. But what if our collective despair isn’t the end of the story, but the beginning of a different kind of power?
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.
From supporting Indigenous-led cultural fire education to developing energy-efficient infrastructure, Cal Poly Humboldt students, staff, and faculty are advancing sustainability, one project at a time.
Cal Poly Humboldt has taken a significant step toward its carbon neutrality goal by offsetting 428 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e)—the equivalent of annual emissions from 100 gas-powered cars.
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.
When Robert Prince (‘89, Math, ‘91, M.S. Physical Education) arrived at Humboldt in 1985, it was the beginning of a lifelong journey grounded in hard work, passion, and a deep love for football—not just the game, but the people who play it.
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.
For Jennifer Martines (‘17, Wildlife), a love of animals started in a neighborhood library in Los Angeles, where librarians would hand her books about wildlife. That childhood curiosity, nurtured by hard-working parents who worked two jobs to support her, eventually led her to Cal Poly Humboldt—and later, to national recognition on “The Kelly Clarkson Show.”
In a first for a California university, Cal Poly Humboldt earned accreditation from the prestigious Society for Range Management (SRM) for its Rangeland Resource Science undergraduate program.
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.
For David Tyler (‘83, English, Philosophy), giving back to Cal Poly Humboldt has always been about showing up—consistently, thoughtfully, and with heart.
A few years ago, the idea of working at a law firm or earning a 4.0 GPA seemed out of reach for incarcerated individuals at Pelican Bay State Prison. But today, that’s not just possible, it’s a reality.
Since 1960, Cal Poly Humboldt has proudly recognized alumni who embody the spirit of excellence, service, and innovation through its prestigious Distinguished Alumni Award.
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.
