Fullerton College is absolutely thrilled to welcome the inaugural Interim Dean of the Division of Ethnic Studies and Student Equity, Dr. Ziza Delgado Noguera. The establishment of our new division truly represents a historic moment for our Hornet family. This new division was once the Department of Ethnic Studies. Since its inception in 1972, the department has… Read more »
The Department of Ethnic Studies recently secured the Acceleration II Grant by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s office. Part of the Open Educational Resources (OER) Initiative, this grant will create a Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) pathway for students looking to earn an associate’s degree in ethnic studies. The Acceleration II Grant supports colleges to develop… Read more »
The Department of Ethnic Studies at Fullerton College is now helping local high schools meet the new state requirement for California high school students to complete an ethnic studies course to graduate. In 2021, Professor Dr. Amber González and Associate Professor and Department Chair, Dr. Ziza Delgado Noguera, responded to the passage of AB 101… Read more »
Fullerton College is pleased to welcome two new full-time faculty this fall. Dr. Rosie Kar and Dr. Anita Juárez will join the Ethnic Studies Department. Dr. Kar has been an adjunct lecturer at Fullerton College since fall 2019 and was named the 2023 Fullerton College Faculty of the Year. Dr. Juárez served as visiting full-time… Read more »
Fullerton College will honor and celebrate a golden anniversary and the legacy of the Ethnic Studies Department during a campus-wide celebration. The events have been rescheduled from April 26-27 to May 9-10. Founded in 1972, the Fullerton College Ethnic Studies Department has been a dynamic and powerful force of movement for the campus community. The… Read more »
The Ethnic Studies Department will host Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Awareness and Action Week from April 18 – 22. Fullerton College alumna Nicole Merton, an Indigenous photographer and advocate, will kick-off the week with an Artist Talk. It will be followed by a Pop-Up Art Installation featuring the photography of Nicole Merton. The… Read more »
The 3rd Annual Fullerton College Ethnic Studies Summit will be held on Friday, Oct. 13 and Saturday, Oct. 14. This free, public two-day conference and celebration brings together students of all ages with scholar-activists, educators, organizers, artists, and the local community to explore the theme “Liberation, Autonomy, and Self-Determination.” The event features renowned speakers, interactive… Read more »
Check out President Olivo’s most recent Board Report shared at the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) Board of Trustees meeting on April 28, 2026. The Board of Trustees meetings take place on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Fullerton College Celebrates Black Student Success WeekFullerton College celebrated its seventh annual Black Student Success Week with the theme, Revolution:… Read more »
Join Fullerton College in celebrating the seventh annual Black Student Success Week from April 20-24, 2026. This year’s theme, Revolution: (Re)Defining Black Student Success, calls for a deliberate redefinition of who higher education serves, how it serves and who controls the narrative of Black student success. During this recognition week, the Umoja Village will stream the Black Hour webinars… Read more »
Check out President Olivo’s most recent Board Report shared at the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) Board of Trustees meeting on December 16, 2025. The Board of Trustees meetings take place on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Fullerton College to Hire New Tenure Track Faculty in 2026 Fullerton College is thrilled to announce that it will hire new full-time, tenure track faculty for… Read more »
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Fullerton College Welcomes Men of Color Center Leader, Dr. Ayinde Rochon
Save the Date: Viva Gala – October 24, 2026 
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Building 300 Grand Reopening – August 31