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College Access Starts Before Enrollment

April 1, 2019 | By Dr. Patricia A. Rasmussen, Guest Columnist

Focused on college readiness before enrollment, Citrus College's K-12 partnerships combine dual enrollment, Early Decision, Promise support and outreach to help students earn credits, cut costs and move more smoothly into college.

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Early College, Earlier Degrees

March 26, 2019 | By Joanne Montgomery, Guest Columnist

By bringing Citrus College courses onto the Monrovia High School campus, Early College gives students four years to earn up to 45 transferable units while receiving support that can save families time and money after graduation.

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A Four-Year Head Start on College

February 6, 2019 | By Dr. Edward C. Ortell, Guest Columnist

What began as a two-year Early College program expanded into a four-year pathway, allowing Duarte High School students to start college courses as freshmen, earn up to 60 units and make significant progress toward a degree.

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A Strong Foundation for Careers in Care

December 10, 2018 | By Dr. Edward C. Ortell, Guest Columnist

For more than 50 years, Citrus College has prepared health care professionals for the region, combining hands-on training, strong clinical partnerships, impressive licensure pass rates and pathways that help nursing students advance.

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cosmetology instructor patty glover holds her ultimate teacher award beside student heang lao in the citrus college salon

Two Honors, One Winning Cosmetology Team

December 4, 2018 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Student achievement and teaching excellence shared the spotlight at Supercuts Sunday, where Heang Lao placed fifth and Patty Glover was recognized for inspiring generations of Citrus College cosmetologists.

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Original Art, Lasting Student Impact

December 4, 2018 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Nearly 200 handmade pieces filled the Visual Arts Gallery as Citrus College's ceramics sale gave artists exposure, buyers affordable original art and students experience marketing and displaying their work.

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Eight Weeks of Research, Lasting Impact

November 1, 2018 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

From atomic force microscopy to published findings, 47 Citrus College students demonstrated the depth of their eight-week Summer Research Experience at the seventh annual STEM Research Symposium.

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Student Media Triple Crown at JACC

October 5, 2018 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Citrus College student media made a powerful regional showing as 12 student journalists earned 28 awards and the Clarion newspaper, website and Logos magazine captured General Excellence honors.

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Investing in Dreams, Honoring Generosity

October 2, 2018 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Students, alumni and donors celebrated the Promise of Education as the Citrus College Foundation awarded $140,000 in scholarships and recognized the community support behind student achievement.

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Where Pattern, Nature and Form Intersect

September 28, 2018 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Three-dimensional art takes center stage in "Fractal," a Citrus College exhibition where three Los Angeles artists examine pattern, fragility, femininity and the human connection to nature through diverse media.

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