Fullerton College is breaking ground on a new solar parking structure set to save millions in electricity costs over the next 20 years. Funded by a power purchase agreement with Southern California Edison (SCE), the new solar powered system is expected to produce approximately 150,000 kilowatt hours of electricity each month–which is enough to power… Read more »
The administration of justice department at Fullerton College officially opened its Crime Lab with an exciting ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 17. The ceremony included students, faculty, staff and community partners with opening remarks by President Dr. Cynthia Olivo and other dignitaries. The event showcased a mock crime scene, an investigation demonstration and a lab tour.… Read more »
Each year, Fullerton College celebrates LGBTQIA2S+ Pride Month in the month of June. The campus recognizes the achievements and contributions of our LGBTQIA2S+ students, staff and faculty through a series of events designed to foster safe and inclusive spaces for our community. History Pride Month commemorates the significance of the Stonewall Uprising in June of… Read more »
Fullerton College will follow a modified schedule during the summer months of June through August and will be closed on Fridays. Additionally, the college will be closed on Memorial Day, Juneteenth and July 4th in observance of federal holidays. For a complete list of operating hours for all departments, visit the Fullerton College Directory. The… Read more »
Fullerton College’s Faculty Senate recently named Dean of the Technology and Engineering Division, Kenneth Starkman, as 2024 Administrator of the Year. During the 2023-24 academic year, Starkman played an instrumental role in facilitating the regional Strong Workforce projects in cyber security, construction, cosmetology, advanced transportation and more. Starkman also helped students foster networking relationships… Read more »
Fullerton College is eager to announce that seven students in the natural sciences division have been accepted to California State University, Fullerton’s (CSUF) Undergraduate Research Experience program. The program provides transfer students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) the opportunity to conduct research at CSUF in an eight-week summer program. Selected students will be… Read more »
The Mindfulness Program at Fullerton College celebrated its first-ever end-of-year celebration, gathering over 60 students to honor those who completed the program’s courses over the academic year. Attendees included prospective students interested in the program, current students from online and in-person classes, faculty, colleagues, family and humanities division staff. The event featured exciting activities, recognitions… Read more »
The Fullerton College softball team won its second 3C2A state title and first championship since 1980 with a 6-2 victory over defending champions Cypress College at West Valley College on Sunday, May 19. Pitcher Allyson Fuentes earned the title of 2024 3C2A Championship Tournament Most Valuable Player. Additionally, Macy Brandl, Veronica Moore, Haley Garcia and… Read more »
Fullerton College’s Mindful Growth Initiative has made significant progress during the 2023-24 academic year. Established in 2014 by Deidre Hughes and Miguel Powers under the California Community Colleges’ Success Network (3CSN) Habits of Mind Initiative, Mindful Growth addresses the affective domain in learning communities. To broaden its impact, Sarah Kaump became Project Coordinator in September 2023. Initially… Read more »
The Applied Engineering Club at Fullerton College recently won first place at the 2024 NASA Minority Innovative New Designs for Space (MINDS) competition, beating California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona), California State University, Fresno (FSU) and other four-year schools across the nation. The competition invites minority serving institutions to craft a project that… Read more »
