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Faculty Creativity Goes on Display

September 12, 2019 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

From ceramics to digital storytelling, "Under the Influence" showcased work by 21 Citrus College art instructors, revealing the ideas that shape their creativity while encouraging students to discover inspiration of their own.

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Math Support Without the Setback

August 10, 2019 | By Dr. Edward C. Ortell, Guest Columnist

A new approach to math placement helps Citrus College remove a major barrier to completion. Students enter transfer-level courses sooner, supported by a co-requisite model that produces stronger results.

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Bold Designs Bring the Runway to Life

June 4, 2019 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Hair, makeup, costumes, music and stagecraft transformed the Haugh into a student-powered spectacle, as Citrus College's annual Hair Show celebrated creativity, built confidence and supported future activities.

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Scholars, Leaders and Athletes Honored

June 4, 2019 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Citrus College honored its best and brightest at the 56th annual Achievement Awards, recognizing more than 100 students for academic distinction, service, athletic excellence and positive campus contributions.

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Turning Water Knowledge Into Opportunity

June 4, 2019 | By Dr. Edward C. Ortell, Guest Columnist

Built with the water industry in mind, Citrus College's program moves students from technical training to certification, employment and advancement while helping Southern California water districts develop the workforce they need.

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Elina Hughes Makes Conference History

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

With assistive communication technology and a distinctive historical perspective, Elina Hughes became the first student with a disability to present at HTCC and received an award for outstanding achievement.

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Preparing Talent for Regional Job Growth

April 8, 2019 | By Dr. Edward C. Ortell, Guest Columnist

By studying regional job growth, worker shortages and wages, Citrus College shapes CTE programs around real economic demand, preparing students with practical skills for specialized work, advancement and living-wage careers today.

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Journalism Students Sweep State Honors

April 4, 2019 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Across both publication and on-the-spot contests, Citrus College journalists earned 19 individual awards, while the Clarion, Logos and website each received General Excellence and the program captured a statewide Pacesetter honor.

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Schicker Joins Nation's Academic Elite

April 2, 2019 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

One of 10 Hites Transfer Scholarship recipients and 20 All-USA Academic Team members, Philippe Schicker earned national recognition for academic excellence, PTK leadership and community engagement.

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Building Skills for In-Demand Careers

April 2, 2019 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Built around industry growth and livable-wage careers, new Citrus College programs in construction management and stationary power generation will equip students with practical, marketable skills.

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