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Cal Poly Humboldt and CSU Dominguez Hills players during the CCAA semifinals.

CCAA Semifinals Cap Most Successful Season Since 2015-16

Cal Poly Humboldt men's basketball saw its impressive 2024-25 campaign come to a close in the semifinals of the CCAA Tournament on Friday, falling 93-82 to No. 18 nationally ranked and top-seeded Cal State Dominguez Hills at The Sports Center in San Marcos.

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4 members of the quiz bowl team sit at a table ready to compete, with 4 supporting members standing directly behind them.

Wildlife Students Take Top Honors at Quiz Bowl Regionals

Cal Poly Humboldt Wildlife students have reaffirmed their status as the best in the west, claiming first place in The Wildlife Society’s Western Section Student Quiz Bowl in Visalia, California, on Tuesday, Feb. 4.

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A photo of the R/V North Wind sailing into Humboldt Bay near the R/V Coral Sea.

R/V North Wind is Here!

Cal Poly Humboldt welcomed its newest research vessel, the R/V North Wind, into Humboldt Bay. The R/V North Wind traveled approximately 550 miles from Bellingham Bay, Washington, where it underwent various tests and sea trials for fine-tuning.

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A headshot of Mimi Khúc, PhD., a writer, scholar, and teacher of things unwell.

Celebrating Community, Advocacy, and Collective Care

The 31st annual student-led Social Justice Summit returns to explore, “The Cultures Within Our Communities: The Advocacies We Stand For,” in a series of workshops, interactive discussions, and a block party March 3-7.

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Jacks Punch Their Ticket! Cal Poly Humboldt Secures Postseason Berth

The California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) officially announced that Cal Poly Humboldt Men's Basketball has punched its ticket to the CCAA Tournament in San Marcos, set for March 6-8, following the completion of the conference games on Saturday, March 1.

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A landscape photo of the Scots pine trees in the  Rhône River Valley of the Swiss Alps that were part of Botany professor Alana Chin's research.

Older Trees Remember Their Past Water Conditions

As climate change accelerates, mature forests may struggle to survive. A recent study reveals that older trees retain a ‘memory’ of past water conditions, making it harder for them to adapt to drier environments.

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Lessons from December’s Earthquake and Tsunami Warning

On Dec. 5, 2024, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Humboldt County, shaking communities and triggering a tsunami warning along Northern and Central California’s coastline. Now local experts are coming together to reflect on the event, discuss regional earthquake and tsunami hazards, and explore ways to strengthen community resilience.

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male and female folklorico dancers looking at teach other, male is holding up a hat and female is spreading her colorful floral skirt.

Celebrating Third Annual Fiesta Folklórica

Grown in popularity since 2023, the third annual Fiesta Folklórica, uniting Cal Poly Humboldt's Danza Azteca and Ballet Folklórico de Humboldt, will be held at the John Van Duzer Theatre on Friday, Feb. 28, Saturday, March 1 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 2 at 2 p.m.

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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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Two students in the College of the Redwoods' RN program.

Encouraging Students to Explore Health Careers

To inspire and educate a new generation of health professionals on the North Coast, dozens of local experts are coming together to share their professional experiences and career paths with students.

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A photo of Michael and Mary Lore Brown.

Supporting the Future of Engineering

Michael and Mary Lore Brown have made an incredible financial pledge to Cal Poly Humboldt’s School of Engineering’s new Energy Systems Engineering program. Their generous commitment embodies a profound dedication to inspiring education and innovation in renewable energy engineering, a field that has been a lifelong passion for Michael, who attended Humboldt in the late 60s.

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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.