Academic Affairs in the Media

A New Rhythm in Public Service

December 1, 2022 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Citrus College helped Jayden Saldana turn a high school interest in public service into a path toward policy, politics and government. Now, the Monrovia resident is serving as a California Capital Fellow in Sacramento.

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Students Step Into Real Estate Careers

December 1, 2022 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Citrus College's growing real estate program offers degree and certificate pathways for future agents, brokers and appraisers, with new courses planned and recent scholarship recognition for three students.

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Honors Transfer Success at Citrus

November 8, 2022 | By Laura J. Bollinger, Guest Columnist

Small classes, faculty support, and transfer pathways make the Citrus College Honors Transfer program a launchpad to student success.

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Instructor's Lesson Ignites Career Path

November 8, 2022 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Through dual enrollment, Joel Costello discovered wildland firefighting at Citrus College and later joined a Los Angeles County Fire Department handcrew.

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Dream Scholarships Fuel Next Steps

June 9, 2022 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Two CalWORKs students earned scholarship support for their next steps, turning persistence, parenting and college dreams into momentum for the future.

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Appraisal Pathway Opens New Doors

June 9, 2022 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

A new appraisal certificate brings fresh momentum to one of Citrus College's earliest career technical education programs, preparing students for in-demand real estate careers.

Citrus Becomes Catalyst for MIT Path

May 2, 2022 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

What began with a Citrus College statistics course in middle school became the catalyst for Joaquin Perkins' advanced math journey and acceptance to MIT.

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Stylists Put Skills Into Practice

May 2, 2022 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Community outreach gives Citrus College cosmetology students more than practice hours; it builds confidence, career skills and meaningful connections.

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Awards and Leadership Mark JACC Showing

April 13, 2022 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

The Clarion and Logos continued their winning streak as Citrus College journalism students earned awards, captured top honors and gained student leadership seats on the JACC board.

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Beta Nu Eta Rises at Regional Convention

April 13, 2022 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Beta Nu Eta turned research, service and student leadership into a standout PTK convention, earning 12 regional awards and celebrating the people who keep the chapter moving forward.