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Boldly Rising

Boldly Rising Campaign Surpasses $50 million Goal
$59 million!
Donors, thanks for helping reach the goal.
$21,358,35
Planned Gifts
278
number of donors giving $10,000+
10,743
total campaign donors
We are Cal Poly Humboldt.
Thinkers and doers, inventors and innovators, leaders and restorers who are rising to the challenge.
Cal Poly Humboldt is rising to meet the most pressing challenges of today and tomorrow with the most powerful resource we have: our people. With your support, the Campaign for Cal Poly Humboldt will shape a better future—for our students here in Northern California, for our alumni and our communities, for our nation and the world, and for all who come after us.
$50 million+
Providing greater access, creating new opportunities, and setting California’s newest polytechnic on a bold path.
This aspirational goal will make a Humboldt education possible for more students and address the growing need for STEM professionals.
The Campaign prioritizes scholarships and other financial support for students, hands-on learning and applied research that help the environment and serve society, new and emerging technology throughout the curriculum, enhancement of academic programs, and creating more equitable communities.
Campaign Goals
The Campaign includes five important goals to provide students an even better Humboldt experience and the tools to change the world. You can be a part of it.
Goal: at least $20 million
1 Expand Access
Expand scholarship support and funding for needs like housing and educational technology to provide a positive, meaningful educational experience for all.
Goal: at least $15 million
2 Support Hands-on Learning
Build on our strength in this area by providing even moreavenues for experiential learning through internships, fieldwork, research-based projects, creative activities, and more.
Goal: at least $5 million
3 Create a Tech-Forward Campus
Invest in cutting-edge technology to optimize the Humboldt experience for all students and in all disciplines.
Goal: at least $5 million
4 Enhance the Academic Experience
Introduce new and innovative academic programs, enhance existing programs, and integrate elements of equity and sustainability throughout the curriculum. Ensure our graduates are career-ready and prepared to make a positive impact on California and the world.
Goal: at least $5 million
5 Act for Equity
Focus energy and resources on inclusive student success. Create a model global community, with equitable opportunities for all, both on campus and in the wider world.
Ways to Give
Polytechnic
Backed by a historic state investment and new status as a polytechnic, we are boldly rising to help meet the challenges facing California and the world. As Cal Poly Humboldt, we are positioned to revitalize the North Coast economy, offer new and high-demand programs grounded in real-world experience, and expand our impact both locally and globally.
Ways to Give
However you choose to give, your gift empowers and transforms futures.




