Humboldt State Reaches Settlement with Former Athletic Department Official Alleging Misuse of Funds

The former sports information director at Humboldt State University (HSU) has reached a settlement with the university over his lawsuit, which alleged that athletic department officials used scholarship and state taxpayer funds to pay for lavish trips, including two Alaska fishing trips in 2012 and 2013 with former University President Rollin Richmond, alumni, and boosters.   In a statement, the university noted that the settlement “ends a time-consuming distraction,” adding that it “