Alumni Stories

Sep, 2020

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Ricardo Sandoval-Palos – The Ears and Eyes of PBS Viewers

Ask Ricardo Sandoval-Palos (’81, Journalism) what he does exactly as the Public Editor & Ombudsman for PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) and he’ll tell you this: “If you have a problem wi

Sep, 2020

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Sharing the Message of Body-Positivity

Jacqueline Themel (’14, Biology) wants to help people feel better in their bodies.

Jul, 2020

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Yosemite's First Geologist, Wants You to Know How that Rock Got There

Since 2006, Greg Stock (‘98, Geology) has kept Yosemite National Park's four million annual visitors safe with his work.

Jun, 2020

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Women Come Together to Expand Capacity in Prescribed Fire

Lenya Quinn-Davidson (‘09, Environment & Community) is used to working in a male-dominated field and for the last several years, the prescribed fire expert has been working hard to address equi

May, 2020

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Telling Stories from the Heart

Kayla Molander ('12, English) started her college career with the modest goal of graduating.

May, 2020

Mar, 2020

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The Race to Save a Critically Endangered Bird

Growing up in rural Northern California, Hanna Mounce (‘03, Wildlife) was always surrounded by animals from her county fair chickens to the injured wild birds she often found and rehabilitated.

Feb, 2020

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HSU a top Peace Corps Volunteer-Producing School

The Peace Corps announced today that Humboldt State University ranked 16th among medium-size schools on the agency’s list of top volunteer-producing colleges and universities in 2020.

Feb, 2020

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Another Environmental Science & Management Alumni Named River Manager of the Year

For the second time in eight years, a Humboldt State alum has been honored with a prestigious national award for their commitment to protecting and managing North America’s rivers.

Jan, 2020

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Wildlife Conservation in the Era of Climate Change at Woodland Park Zoo

As the Director of the Living Northwest Initiative at Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo, Robert Long (‘91, Wildlife; Biology) spends his

Jan, 2020

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Wildlife Biologist and Author Dedicates Life’s Work to Conservation

In early 1971, Craig Harrison (‘74, Biology) had just graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Biochemistry.

Dec, 2019

Dec, 2019

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Finding Their Way 50 Years Later

Five HSU alumni recount their 200-mile journey through Spain 

Nov, 2019

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Traveling the World with Anthony Bourdain

When Josh Ferrell (‘05, Journalism) left Arcata after graduation he had little idea about what his future held.

Sep, 2019

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Transforming Tragedy into Hope: Gift Strengthens Access to Medical and Mental Health Care

September 4, 2019—When experiencing anxiety, depression, or other serious medical concerns, students may need extra support from counselors or medical professionals.

Sep, 2019

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From Humboldt to Patagonia

He didn’t set out to be an insect expert—let alone the world authority on the family of primitive crane flies Tanyderidae.

Jul, 2019

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Gift Means the World to Students

Jordan Byrd-Gentile (‘19, Spanish) says the mornings in Oaxaca are cool, afternoon rainstorms flood the streets, and every night lightning flickers in the sky like a broken porch light. Discovering

Jul, 2019

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Building the Teams That Power Silicon Valley’s Top Companies

Every spring, freshly minted HSU alumni take up the hunt for their dream jobs.

Jun, 2019

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Meet Florida’s Top Scientist

With a lifelong love of the marine environment and a B.S.

Jun, 2019

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‘Culture’ Pioneer in Silicon Valley

It was 2003, during the dot com downturn, when Katelin Holloway (‘02, Art) found herself in San Francisco. She knew she loved graphic design and wanted to be in tech, but how?

May, 2019

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Alumni Band Together to Encourage Community Service

May 29, 2019—Humboldt State alumni are encouraging community service and supporting education with a new scholarship.

May, 2019

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Former Student Inspired by Professor Creates Assistantship in the School of Business

May 6, 2019—As a student in the School of Business, Ben Gilbert (’98, Business Administration) worked alongside Professor Peter Kenyon to develop one of the first online courses used in the Busines

Apr, 2019

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Alumni Who Made an Impact in the World

Humboldt State University has been recognizing the achievements of alumni since 1960 when the University launched its annual Who’s Who Award.

Apr, 2019

Mar, 2019