Cal Poly Humboldt student Carmen Benavides-Garb has been selected for the prestigious Fulbright Teaching Fellowship to Mexico. She becomes the first Humboldt student to receive the award in 14 years.
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.
Cal Poly Humboldt is on the rise when it comes to podcasts. The College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences recently released three new podcasts with the aim to educate, inform, and think critically about our world.
These 2024-25 Outstanding Students Awards recognize the academics and co-curricular excellence and achievements of our students. Congratulations to this year’s winners and nominees!
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.
This spring, David White (‘87, Art, ‘89, M.A. Art) was back on campus—paintbrush in hand, refreshing a legacy that’s grown for more than three decades. He came, as he always does every 10 years, to care for the space he created: the art hallway.
This summer, Cal Poly Humboldt students will travel to Cape Town, South Africa, as part of the University’s newest International Service Learning (ISL) program.
For the final talk in this semester’s Climate and Clean Energy Series—“Scaling Our Energy Future: Insights from the Utility Sector”—PG&E Executive Vice President Carla J. Peterman will describe how the utility plans to scale the energy system to meet growing power demand, decarbonization, and resiliency goals, while ensuring that energy remains affordable.
The ninth 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.
Cal Poly Humboldt proudly stands as a leader in environmental stewardship within the California State University system, now boasting the highest number of fellows in the Switzer Environmental Fellowship program.
The Cal Poly Humboldt Department of Dance, Music & Theatre presents the festive steelpan sounds of the “Humboldt Calypso Band” with a special guest—internationally acclaimed Caribbean steelpan artist, Johann Chuckaree.
From research presentations to live performances, the 12th annual ideaFest will once again transform the Library into a hub of innovation and creativity on Friday, May 2, at the Cal Poly Humboldt Library from 2-5 p.m.
The Humboldt-Emeritus & Retired Faculty & Staff Association (ERFSA) Executive Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 ERFSA Small Grant Awards.
A Cal Poly Humboldt Photography instructor Justin Maxon is among the 100th class of Guggenheim Fellows, including 198 distinguished individuals working across 53 disciplines. Chosen through a rigorous application and peer review process from a pool of nearly 3,500 applicants, the Class of 2025 Guggenheim Fellows was tapped based on both prior career achievement and exceptional promise.
Cal Poly Humboldt has been recognized as a Tree Campus by the Arbor Day Foundation for its dedication to enhancing community well-being through tree education, investment, and community engagement.
At Cal Poly Humboldt, the sky isn’t the limit—it’s just the beginning. Through hands-on training, student-led initiatives, and emerging technology, the University’s Aviation Club is preparing the next generation of aviation professionals for careers in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries.
Cal Poly Humboldt has officially broken ground on the Energy Research + Sustainability Center (ER+SC)—a hub dedicated to cutting-edge research in sustainability and cultivating the next generation of environmental leaders.
Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to award an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Sciences to William “Bill” Tripp, a member of the Karuk Tribe and visionary Native American leader whose work has sparked a strong interest in the cultural use of fire. Tripp will receive at this year’s Spring Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 17, and is the first recipient in university history to be awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Sciences.
Lights, camera, action! The Humboldt International Film Festival (HIFF) is back for its 58th year, promising a spectacular showcase of independent short films from around the globe.
