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Between SFGate's image and ours, seems like PTA likes to crouch
October 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
As the first Latino to lead the institution, Carvajal is a first-generation college graduate who started his journey in higher education with a bachelor’s degree in mass communications and sociology from Oklahoma’s East Central University.

Read more here: www.humboldt.edu/president-se...
September 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Carvajal has served as president of Valdosta State University in Georgia since 2017. Under his leadership, Valdosta State has added programs in data science and other in-demand STEM fields and has significantly increased hands-on learning opportunities for all majors.
September 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Meet Cal Poly Humboldt’s next president:
Richard A. Carvajal, PhD!

“Growing up in Humboldt County, I often dreamed of attending Cal Poly Humboldt – then Humboldt State – but never imagined I would one day become its president. So, to return to my roots in this role is a true honor,” he says.
September 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM