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Four Distinctions Honor Hispanic Success

December 1, 2020 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Four national placements reflect Citrus College's commitment to Hispanic student success, including top-10 results in two fields and strong outcomes for associate degrees and enrollment.

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At-Home Labs Keep Science Moving

December 1, 2020 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Faculty ingenuity brought the laboratory home as 150 Citrus College biology students used compact kits to complete concentration, microscopy and biochemistry experiments remotely.

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Essential Programs Return to Campus

November 3, 2020 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Students in nursing, dental assisting, automotive and diesel technology returned for essential hands-on work after Citrus College developed extensive safety, screening and cleaning procedures.

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Student Journalism Finds a Digital Home

November 3, 2020 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Nearly 9,500 pages of the Citrus College Clarion are now available online, preserving 1,031 issues from 1964 to 2018 and opening decades of student-reported campus and local history to the public.

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Athletes Turn Setbacks Into Momentum

July 1, 2020 | By Dr. Patricia A. Rasmussen, Guest Columnist

With practices and competition suspended, Citrus College student athletes kept their goals alive through academic achievement, transfer preparation and scholarships that opened doors to four-year institutions.

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New Virtual Stage Keeps Creativity Alive

May 5, 2020 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

A darkened theater inspired a bright idea: the Ghost Light Series. Through home-recorded songs, dances, monologues and more, Citrus College students, alumni and faculty kept performing, experimenting and honing their craft online.

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Science Outreach Helps Young Minds Soar

April 2, 2020 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Citrus College Rocket Owls inspire young learners with balloon cars, straw rockets, snap circuits and model launches while giving back through science workshops, donated supplies and long-running student mentorship.

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Students Head Into Deep-Sea Discovery

March 3, 2020 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Selected for a NASA-sponsored research mission, two Citrus College STEM students will study Axial Seamount with world-renowned scientists while gaining rare experience in ocean exploration, robotics and planetary science research.

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Connecting Classrooms to College

January 24, 2020 | By Susan M. Keith, Guest Columnist

By pairing state support for dual enrollment with a long-standing local partnership, Citrus College and Claremont Unified help high school students earn college credit, reduce costs and prepare for continued education and careers.

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Artists Share Music Business Realities

December 3, 2019 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Nearly 200 Citrus College students learned how to navigate the music business from Grammy-winning artists and industry professionals, inspiring Melissa Mujica to pursue her career with renewed confidence.

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