collageList of famous alumni from Humboldt State University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Humboldt State University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Humboldt State University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Humboldt State University are at the top of the list. This directory is not just composed of graduates of this school, as some of the famous people on this list didn’t necessarily earn a degree from Humboldt State University.
List features graduates like Mike Patton, Raymond Carver.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Humboldt State University?” and “Which celebrities are Humboldt State University alumni?”
1
Mike Patton
Film Score Composer, Record producer
Age: 53
Birthplace: Eureka, California, United States of America
Michael Allan Patton (born January 27, 1968) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, multi-instrumentalist and film composer, best known as the lead vocalist of the… more
2
Martin Wong
Martin Wong (July 11, 1946 – August 12, 1999) was a Chinese-American painter of the late twentieth century. His work has been described as a meticulous blend of social realism and visionary art… more
3
Stephen Hillenburg
Film Score Composer, Television director
Age: 60
Birthplace: Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Stephen McDannell Hillenburg (August 21, 1961 – November 26, 2018) was an American animator, voice actor, and marine science educator. He is best remembered for creating the Nickelodeon animated… more
4
Ian Parsons
Musician, Singer
Age: 51
Birthplace: Providence, Rhode Island
Ian Parsons, born on February, 15, 1970 in Providence, Rhode Island is an American Singer/Songwriter and founder of the musical group The Ian Parsons Reject. He sings, plays guitar, drums, harmonica,… more
5
Steve Selva
Botanist
Age: 73
Birthplace: California
Steven B. Selva (born 1948) is Professor Emeritus of Biology and Environmental Studies at the University of Maine at Fort Kent, a world-renowned lichenologist, and curator of UMFK’s lichen herbarium…. more
6
Trevor Dunn
Bassist, Musician
Age: 53
Birthplace: Eureka, California
Trevor Roy Dunn (born January 30, 1968) is an American composer, bass guitarist, and double bassist. He came to prominence in the 1990s with the experimental band Mr. Bungle. He has since worked in… more
7
Wendell Hayes
American football player
Age: 81
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas
Wendell Hayes (born August 5, 1940) is a former American football running back. Wendell played college football at Humboldt State University. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the… more
8
Raymond Carver
Poet, Author
Age: Dec. at 50 (1938-1988)
Birthplace: Clatskanie, Oregon
Raymond Clevie Carver Jr. (May 25, 1938 – August 2, 1988) was an American short-story writer and poet. He contributed to the revitalization of the American short story during the 1980s…. more
9
Trey Spruance
Record producer, Guitarist
Age: 52
Birthplace: Eureka, California
Preston Lea “Trey” Spruance III (born August 14, 1969) is an American composer, producer, and musician who co-founded the experimental rock band Mr. Bungle. He is also leader of the multi-genre… more
10
Glen Wexler
Photographer
Age: 66
Birthplace: Palm Springs, California
Glen Wexler is an American photographer who is best known for his elaborately staged digital photocompositions of improbable situations…. more
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Dave Harper
American football player
Age: 55
Birthplace: Eureka, California
David Harper may refer to: David Harper (biologist), lecturer in evolutionary biology at the University of Sussex, England David Harper (palaeontologist), British palaeontologist, professor at… more
12
Jim Dodge
Novelist, Writer
Age: 76
Birthplace: Santa Rosa, California
Jim Dodge (born 1945) is an American novelist and poet whose works combine themes of folklore and fantasy, set in a timeless present. He has published three novels—Fup, Not Fade Away, and Stone… more
13
Kenneth Fisher
Businessperson, Investor
Age: 70
Birthplace: California
Kenneth Lawrence Fisher (born November 29, 1950) is an American investment analyst and the founder and chairman of Fisher Investments, a fee-only financial adviser with United States offices in… more
14
Jenny Scheinman
Record producer, Songwriter
Age: 42
Birthplace: Jacksonville, Florida
Jenny Scheinman is a jazz violinist. She has produced several critically acclaimed solo albums, including 12 Songs, named one of the Top Ten Albums of 2005 by The New York Times. She has played with… more
15
Robert T. Lackey
Robert T. Lackey is a Canadian born fisheries scientist and political scientist living in the United States. He is best known for his work involving the interplay between science and policy, natural… more
16
Matt Maiocco
Journalist, Writer
Age: 54
Birthplace: Corning, California
Matt Maiocco, (born January 26, 1967), is an American sportswriter best known for his work as the beat reporter of the San Francisco 49ers for the Santa Rosa Press Democrat. He currently serves as… more
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Joe Ledbetter
Joe Ledbetter (born 1977) is an American artist and art toy designer from Los Angeles (also known as JLed). He is considered part of the Pop Surrealism, Lowbrow Art Movement and Art and Designer Toys… more
Humboldt State University Graduate Programs
Graduate Programs
Fall 2020 New Student Registration Friday, May 22. Appointment will be available on your Student Center.
Our graduate programs are part of the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP), allowing students from the Western US states and territories to pay in-state tuition.
Applied Anthropology (MA)
The MA Applied Anthropology program is currently undergoing consideration for transition from a pilot to a permanent program and is not accepting applications during this process. Please contact the graduate coordinator, Marissa Ramsier (mas70@humboldt.edu), with any questions.
Degree: Master of Arts
Application Deadlines:
Program approval pending. Application information is not available at this time, please contact the Program Coordinator for further information.
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Program Coordinator
Rebecca Robertson
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(707) 826-4372
About the Program
The MA in Applied Anthropology is a limited residency degree program, including a five-week Summer Institute held on the HSU campus. The remaining 35 required units of coursework are completed via online distance learning, allowing for maximum flexibility. Students have the option of completing the program part-time or full-time.
Those with a focus in archaeology are also prepared for eligibility to become Registered Professional Archaeologists. Students complete research related to archaeology (cultural resources management, museum studies, bioarchaeology), biological anthropology (forensics, primate ecology and conservation, evolutionary medicine, human ecology and communication), or cultural anthropology (development, public health, ethnography, media, medical anthropology).
Possible Careers
Archaeologist
Advertising Executive
Advocate
Archivist
Case Manager
College Faculty
Cultural Resource Manager
Forensic Anthropologist
Lab Manager
Law Enforcement
Museum Curator
Non-Profit Manager
Primatologist
Program Developer
Research Analyst/Associate
Biology (MS)
Graduate students in the Biology program at Humboldt State University pursue investigations with an emphasis in the laboratory, forests, marine habitats, or a variety of other settings.
Business (MBA)
The MBA program is a one-year program, designed for students from disciplines other than business administration such as biology, engineering, art, psychology, and natural resources.
English (MA)
Environmental Systems (MS)
Environmental Systems at Humboldt State University is an interdisciplinary Master of Science program that helps students better understand and shape the complex systems that underpin our society. GRE is Not Required.
Kinesiology (MS)
The Master of Science program offers advanced study in Kinesiology to prepare graduate students for doctoral and professional programs and careers in the promotion of physical activity.
Natural Resources (MS)
The Natural Resources Graduate Program includes four options (one of which must be specified on the application). The options are Environmental Science & Management, Fisheries, Forestry Watershed & Wildland Sciences, and Wildlife.
Psychology (MA)
Public Sociology (MA)
The Master’s Degree in Public Sociology opens up a diverse and powerful array of resources for students to cater their experience to their interests and goals.
Social Science (MA)
Social Work (MSW)
The MSW program offers a full-time, two-year course of study and an advanced standing one-year program for candidates with an accredited undergraduate degree in social work.
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