Backed By Historic $458M Investment From California, Humboldt State Becomes State's Third Polytechnic University
Backed By Historic $458M Investment From California, Humboldt State Becomes State's Third Polytechnic University
01/26/22, 4:33 PM
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$458 million
Today, the California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees approved a new designation and name for Humboldt State University—California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt. This caps nearly two years of planning by the Hispanic-Serving Institution for new curricula and facilities, increased hands-on student research opportunities, and the expected enrollment growth associated with the enhanced offerings and new designation.
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The northernmost campus in the 23 campus California State University system, Cal Poly Humboldt offers students an extraordinary learning experience that includes hands-on learning and personal attention from faculty. The institution was founded as a teachers college in 1913, and has grown into a comprehensive university and the largest employer on the North Coast. Surrounded by ancient redwoods and minutes from the Pacific Ocean, Cal Poly Humboldt's world-famous natural surroundings serve as both a living laboratory and a source of inspiration. Humboldt has a long-standing commitment to sustainability and social justice, and has developed specialized programs related to climate resiliency, wildfire management, natural resources, renewable energy, marine sciences, and more.