Education

CSU Announces Hiring of HSU's First African-American President

by Thadeus Greenson on May 22, 2019 at 9:41AM

Tom Jackson, Jr. Appointed President of Humboldt State University The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees has appointed Tom Jackson, Jr., Ed.D., to serve as president of Humboldt State University (HSU).

'Today is Your Day:' Charmaine Lawson Accepts Son's Degree in Emotional Ceremony

by Iridian Casarez on May 18, 2019 at 2:32PM

HSU: Gist Hall Still Closed, Test Finds No Asbestos in the Air

by Kimberly Wear on May 15, 2019 at 12:54PM

Read the Humboldt State University release below: No asbestos fibers have been detected in the air of Gist Hall, according to test results conducted by a private lab.

Gist Hall Remains Closed, Finals Relocated

by Kimberly Wear on May 13, 2019 at 9:48AM

Gist Hall Update: Monday Final Exams Relocated Final exams scheduled for Gist Hall on Monday have been relocated to different spaces on campus.

THIRD UPDATE: Fortuna High Lockdown Lifted, Individual Detained

by Kimberly Wear on May 13, 2019 at 9:02AM

Release from the Fortuna Police Department: On Monday morning, May 13, 2019 Fortuna Police Department received phone calls from parents of Fortuna High School students reporting a concerning image circulating on a social media app., SnapChat.

'Possible' Disturbed Asbestos Closes Down Gist Hall

by Kimberly Wear on May 10, 2019 at 10:33PM

Humboldt State’s Department of Theatre, Film and Dance professor Rae Robison wrote in an email to the Journal that the news came just before the production of The Fantastic Mr. Fox was set to hit the stage, but the play will go on Saturday, May 11, at the North Coast Repertory Theatre. “Thanks to the generosity of Calder Johnson and NCRT, The Fantastic Mr. Fox will perform tomorrow night at 7 p.m.

THIRD UPDATE: Counseling Available in Wake of McKinleyville High Student's Death

by Kym Kemp on May 3, 2019 at 7:43AM

3rd UPDATE: McKinleyville High School Principal Nic Collart posted a letter on the school’s website this morning saying he wanted to reassure parents and students that “our school is safe” in the aftermath of an apparent student suicide on campus this morning and to let them know counseling services will be available this afternoon at several locations.

As Chancellor Backs HSU's Gutting of KHSU, Community Members Look to Purchase the Station

by Thadeus Greenson on May 1, 2019 at 2:15PM

“I am hoping to raise some money so we can try to save the KHSU that we all love,” she writes, adding that she feels a sense of urgency due to fears HSU will sell the station license “and if they keep the station, it will likely be unrecognizable to us.” HSU, meanwhile, sent out a press release on behalf of White’s office this morning announcing that the search committee convened to find the university’s next president has culled a “sizeable” pool of candidates into a handful of semifinalists.