Past Ceremonies

Honorary Degree

The following Honorary Degree recipients have been recognized by the California State University and Cal Poly Humboldt due to their inspirational character, excellence and extraordinary achievement in significant areas of human endeavor that reflect the objectives and ideals of the California State University, their meritorious and outstanding service to the California State University collectively, the Cal Poly Humboldt campus, the State of California, the United States, or to humanity at large, and/or for their conduct and significant achievements that serve as examples of the California State University’s aspirations for its diverse student body.

These recipients serve as examples to be recognized and honored for their exemplary contributions. The degrees are given by the CSU Board of Trustees in the name of the California State University and in the name of Cal Poly Humboldt.

Honorary Degree Recipients

Recipient NameHonorary DegreeDate Received
Jorge MatiasDoctor of Humane Letters5/13/2023
Dr. Betty Kwan ChinnDoctor of Humane Letters5/14/2022
Walter Lara, Sr. Doctor of Humane Letters5/15/2021
George N. BlakeDoctor of Humane Letters10/11/2016
Herrmann SpetzlerDoctor of Humane Letters5/17/2014
Robert N. Klein, J.D.Doctor of Laws5/12/2012
Cheryl SeidnerDoctor of Humane Letters5/17/2008
Michael FieldingDoctor of Humane Letters5/17/2008
Gwynna M. MorrisDoctor of Humane Letters5/18/2002
Monica P. HadleyDoctor of Humane Letters5/16/1998
Fred B. GalbreathDoctor of Science5/20/1995
Louis W. SchatzDoctor of Science5/21/1994
Homer P. BalabanisDoctor of Fine Arts6/15/1985
Monroe E. SpaghtDoctor of Laws6/4/1965