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Cal Poly Humboldt Starts Construction on Healthcare Education Hub

  • By Matt Jones
  • 05/21/26

Key Takeaways

  • Cal Poly Humboldt has begun renovating the Stewart Building into a 41,781-square-foot Healthcare Education Hub in partnership with Sundt Construction.
  • The new facility will support nursing education for Cal Poly Humboldt and College of the Redwoods students, while also providing hands-on training for healthcare professionals such as EMTs, paramedics, and radiology technicians.
  • The two-story hub will feature classrooms, simulation labs, and student support spaces aimed at expanding healthcare education and strengthening the region’s workforce.

California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt in Arcata, Calif., recently announced that work has begun on a renovation project that will turn the Stewart Building into a new Healthcare Education Hub, according to a news release. The university is partnering with Sundt Construction Inc. for construction services.

The hub will provide nursing education to Cal Poly Humboldt and College of the Redwoods students. It will also offer experiential training for health professionals like paramedics, EMTs, respiratory therapists, and radiology technicians.

The renovated facility will stand two stories and measure in at 41,781 square feet, the news release reports. Amenities will include academic classrooms, simulation-based teaching labs, and student support spaces dedicated to expanding education opportunities.

“Strong partnerships are key to delivering projects that create lasting community impact,” said Dylan Rogers, project director with Sundt. “We’re proud to continue our work with Cal Poly Humboldt on a facility that will help strengthen the region’s healthcare workforce.”

Sundt Construction has previously partnered with the university on the Hinarr Hu Moulik student housing complex and the Jenkins Hall renovation, according to the news release.

About the Author

Matt Jones is senior editor of Spaces4Learning. He can be reached at [email protected].

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