Academic Affairs in the Media

citrus college dental assisting students and faculty pose with donor richard cohrs beside the donated cad/cam dental system

CAD/CAM Gift Builds Career-Ready Skills

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

An industry partner's $125,000 gift equips the college's dental assisting students with state-of-the-art CAD/CAM training and continues his long record of internships, mentorship and program support.

two smiling citrus college graduates wear caps, gowns and colorful stoles during commencement

Hispanic Success Earns National Honors

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

National rankings placed Citrus College sixth for English degrees and seventh for social science degrees awarded to Hispanic students, reflecting its commitment to access, diversity and achievement.

citrus college student and staff member hold japanese and u.s. flags and a daruma owl doll on campus

Four Weeks That Reframed Her Future

December 2, 2019 | By Dr. Barbara R. Dickerson, Guest Columnist

Studying in Japan gave Jackie Alba more than college credit; the experience renewed her interest in learning, improved her grades and helped her move from uncertainty toward a focused academic path in biology and laboratory work.

student Ibrahim Abboud student presents his research beside his scientific poster titled Deoxydehydration of Vicinal Diols by Using Molybdenum Catalysts, featuring chemical structures, diagrams, charts and research findings

Research Leads Students Toward New Paths

November 19, 2019 | By Dr. Patricia A. Rasmussen, Guest Columnist

Summer became a launchpad for Citrus College STEM students who traded downtime for discovery, conducting research with scientists, strengthening career skills and gaining clarity about the academic paths they wish to pursue.

architecture instructor speaks with students gathered around a classroom table covered with architectural drawings, sketches and three-dimensional design models

Designing for the Next Generation

November 12, 2019 | By Joanne Montgomery, Guest Columnist

Hands-on projects, industry-standard technology and strong university partnerships give Citrus College architecture students a solid foundation for transfer while helping them save time and money on the road to a degree.

a student explains her cosmetics and breast cancer risk research poster to a visitor during the stem research symposium

Science, Fieldwork and New Possibilities

November 5, 2019 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Students turned complex investigations into public conversation at the STEM Research Symposium, presenting mentored work on fire ignition, cosmetics, seafood authenticity and other scientific questions.

a visitor views framed watercolor paintings by chris van winkle in the citrus college art gallery

Hidden Works Honor an Artistic Legacy

November 5, 2019 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Four collections of previously unseen work celebrate Chris Van Winkle's life as a painter, teacher and mentor, with exhibition proceeds supporting a Citrus College Foundation memorial scholarship.

citrus college student journalists and faculty pose with certificates after earning awards at a regional journalism association of community colleges conference

Clarion, Logos Shine at Regional Awards

October 23, 2019 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Clarion and Logos students earned 11 individual honors at the regional JACC conference, while the Clarion newspaper and website received General Excellence recognition for outstanding design, photography, writing and more.

a student speaker addresses guests from a citrus college podium during the foundation's scholarship reception, with orange, white and blue balloons behind him

Student Stories Highlight Donor Impact

October 1, 2019 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Students and donors came together as the Citrus College Foundation awarded about $120,000 in scholarships, celebrated a Kennedy Center intern and introduced a new memorial scholarship recipient.

blue model house resting on the open pages of a book, representing real estate education and career preparation

Career Flexibility Starts in Real Estate

October 1, 2019 | By Dr. Edward C. Ortell, Guest Columnist

For more than five decades, Citrus College has prepared students for real estate careers. Today's program includes skill awards, a certificate, an associate degree and accelerated courses aligned with state requirements.