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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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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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Professors Reed (right) and Risling Baldy (left) standing side by side and smiling, wearing native headpieces and necklaces.

Native American Studies Professors Recognized as Exemplary Leaders

The Rou Dalagurr: Food Sovereignty Lab & Traditional Ecological Knowledges Institute at Cal Poly Humboldt is honored to announce that co-directors and Native American Studies professors Cutcha Risling Baldy and Kaitlin Reed received the 2025 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award.

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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.

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The concert's musicians standing on a staircase with their instruments in hand and smiking.

Cal Poly Humboldt Spring Welcome Concert

The Cal Poly Humboldt Department of Dance, Music & Theater Invites you to the performance of the “Cal Poly Humboldt Recital Series: Welcome to Spring Semester.”

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A photo of a student and parent holding a certificate of admissions to Cal Poly Humboldt during Fall Preview 2024.

Direct Admissions for Eureka City Schools High School Seniors

Cal Poly Humboldt and Eureka City Schools District (ECS) have created a partnership to simplify the college admissions process for local high school students. The partnership, centered around a new direct admissions program, will provide students with streamlined access to Cal Poly Humboldt and support their journey to higher education.