Student Affairs in the Media

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VIQTORY Recognizes VSC with Gold Status

April 6, 2026 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Gold-level Military Friendly recognition from VIQTORY highlights Citrus College's continued commitment to student-veterans and military families through counseling, resources and the Veterans Success Center.

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Students Shaping Campus Life at Citrus

January 7, 2026 | By Laura J. Bollinger, Guest Columnist

Student government at Citrus College empowers students to lead, advocate and build community while developing skills that support academic success and lifelong civic engagement.

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20 Years of Saluting Our Veterans

December 9, 2025 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Marking two decades of gratitude, the Saluting Our Veterans celebration brought Citrus College and APU together to honor student, employee and community veterans through music, ceremony and recognition.

From Marine Corps to Citrus College

September 11, 2025 | By Steven Bluitt Flowers, Guest Columnist

With guidance from Citrus College’s Veterans Success Center, Marine veteran Hector Pimienta Jr. pursues his degree and future teaching career.

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Veterans Center Earns National Nod

May 1, 2025 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

For two decades, Citrus College's Veterans Success Center has helped student-veterans and their families find support, connection and a path from military service to college success.

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VSC Guides Veterans Beyond the Classroom

November 1, 2024 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

With counseling, campus resources and a welcoming place to recharge, the Veterans Success Center helps student-veterans move from military service to college success.

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Lavender Celebration Honors Milestones

June 5, 2024 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

A new campus tradition began as Citrus College celebrated LGBTQIA+ student achievement with lavender stoles, shared stories and a message of belonging.

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Transit Program Eases Campus Commute

May 2, 2024 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

With strong student participation, GoPass is showing how free transit can support campus access, independence and opportunity.

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Student Life Event Showcases Lowriders

May 2, 2024 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Lowriders, music and community filled the Campus Mall as automotive technology and student life celebrated Chicano culture at Citrus College.

Dream Center Inspires Student Futures

May 2, 2024 | By Mary Ann Lutz, Guest Columnist

With counseling, legal aid and a sense of belonging, Citrus College’s Dream Resource Center helps undocumented students succeed in college.