Fullerton College’s AI Drone Racing Team, led by student Eric Park, earned an impressive 9th place finish at the Autonomous Aerial Racing League (A2RL) global competition held in Abu Dhabi, placing higher than any other American team and ahead of multiple university and professional teams from around the world. The international competition brought together 14… Read more »
The 50th annual Jazz Festival at Fullerton College was held for a weekend of performances, competition and education. The festival invites a variety of middle and high schools to perform and promote the joy of music education. The Fullerton College ensembles also perform while faculty and guest artists offer clinics for all who attend. During… Read more »
May is National Foster Care Awareness Month, a time to honor the resilience of foster youth and recognize the vital role community support plays in their educational journeys. At Fullerton College, we proudly join this national effort, reaffirming our commitment to empowering current and former foster youth through our Foster Youth Success Initiative (FYSI) program. … Read more »
Fullerton College’s 2025 Faculty of the Year, Dr. Catherine Reinhardt-Zacair, was recently recognized as one of six educators for the Orange County 2026 Teacher of the Year award. An accolade from the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE), the Teacher of the Year award honors six educators throughout Orange County who were selected through a… Read more »
McKamy has a lot of history with Fullerton College, serving as a student and now as a proud member of the Campus Safety team. Congratulations on this great achievement! Campus Safety Coordinator, Jim McKamy, was recently named recipient of the 2025 North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) North Star Award. Born in Whittier and… Read more »
The American Sign Language (ASL) Program at Fullerton College recently invited Hollywood actor Ryan Lane and High School Counselor Kimberly Coronado for a “Deaf Perspectives” panel to share inspiring stories about challenging stereotypes and finding success as proud members of the Deaf community. The first ASL event in the history of the Humanities Division, the… Read more »
Fullerton College held its 68th annual Students of Distinction ceremony on Friday, May 2 to honor the accomplishments of 20 outstanding, graduating students. The Students of Distinction award is the college’s most distinguished honor for student achievement. The awards are granted to high achieving students in four categories: academic, competitive, personal and service. From these… Read more »
The Grads to Be program has launched the Monarch Fellowship, a new initiative offering Fullerton College students hands-on experience supporting diverse communities and developing leadership skills through on-campus placements. Nine students will be selected to participate in this fellowship for the 2025-26 academic year. Fellows will complete 300 volunteer hours – 150 per semester –… Read more »
Award-winning actor, filmmaker and activist Bambadjan Bamba will deliver the commencement address at the 2025 Fullerton College commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 31. “His story —of resilience, creativity and advocacy — reflects the heart of the Fullerton College spirit,” said President Cynthia Olivo. “Bambadjan’s journey is a testament to what’s possible when talent is met… Read more »
This spring 2025 semester, Fullerton College proudly recognized the recipients of the Classified Recognition Award. An annual tradition, this accolade honors those who are nominated for their hard work and the positive impact they make. The award was given to Student Services Specialist Alicia Contreras and Custodian II Ronald Mendez. Alicia Contreras Alicia Contreras is… Read more »
Administration of Justice Program Prepares Students for Prosperous Careers 
Fullerton College Breaks Ground on Future Performing Arts Center
Art Alumna Georgette Collard Gives Back to Museum Community 
Office of Campus Communications Earns Three NCMPR Medallion Awards
Fullerton College Journalism Students Take Home 12 First-Place Awards