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Two Owls Rise From a Field of 1,500

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

Two names remain in the mix for Citrus College: Destiny Cambero and Philippe Schicker. Chosen from nearly 1,500 applicants, the Cooke semifinalists are pursuing a scholarship built to support standout transfer students.

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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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nursing student practices taking a patient's blood pressure and listening with a stethoscope on a medical simulation mannequin

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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citrus college scholarship recipient holds a certificate beside orange, white and blue balloons during the foundation's scholarship reception

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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Jair Mejia stands outdoors on the Citrus College campus wearing glasses, a gray sweatshirt and a college identification badge

PTK Vote Brings Citrus to a Global Stage

September 17, 2018 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Chosen by his peers after speaking before 4,500 people, Citrus College student Philippe Schicker became PTK Division IV vice president representing all 292 chapters across eight PTK regional organizations.

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