Standout Fullerton College student Eric Park, along with the Hornet Drone Team, recently qualified for the finals of the inaugural A2RL Autonomous Drone Race. The finals will take place April 26-27 in Abu Dhabi, bringing together the brightest minds in autonomous drone technology from around the world. As one of the 12 international teams to… Read more »
Fullerton College is honored to announce that it was reaccredited for a full 7-year cycle. An exciting achievement, Fullerton College’s status as an accredited institution reflects its quality educational programs, ability to follow standardized procedures and established best practices. On September 17, 2024, the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) conducted a focused… 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 »
Fullerton College was recently recognized as a valuable partner by California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) during their 25th-year anniversary celebration. At the event, Faculty Coordinator of High School Outreach, Rolando Sanabria, was honored for his contributions to student success and community collaboration. “Fullerton College’s partnership… Read more »
Fullerton College is proud to announce that it has been selected as one of the top 100 community colleges in the nation eligible to apply for the United States Department of Education Postsecondary Success Recognition. An exciting milestone, this placement reflects Fullerton College’s commitment to provide a transformative education for all students. The college offers… Read more »
Philosophy major from the Fullerton College Speech and Debate team, Gabrielle Smith, recently won first place at two competitions, beating out four-year universities across the nation. A big win for the speech and debate program, Smith was able to achieve this thanks to the college’s COMM 138 – Forensics course. The first competition, titled the… Read more »
Two Fullerton College architecture students, Terrence Cheng and Genesis Cruz, placed among the top six at the American Institute of Architects of Orange County (AIAOC) competition for their outstanding projects under the guidance and supervision of Professor of Architecture, Alan Ray. This big accomplishment is a testament to the Department of Architecture’s excellence, innovative curriculum… Read more »
Students from the Department of Journalism took home nine first-place plaques and 36 additional awards in national and regional competitions against other community colleges. The competitions evaluated student work produced in the 2023-24 academic year. Inside Fullerton magazine won the prestigious Magazine Pacemaker Award from the Associated Collegiate Press, its third year in a row as… Read more »
Administration of Justice Adjunct Faculty, Deanna Hartman, was named the 2024 Orange County (OC) Investigator of the Year. The award was given to Hartman by District Attorney, Todd Spitzer. Hartman has extensive law enforcement experience with the Cypress Police Department, having investigated many complex crimes across Orange County. Some of the crimes she investigated include… Read more »
On May 22, Fullerton College held its inaugural Black graduation ceremony in the campus theatre before family, friends and campus community members. The ceremony kicked off with traditional African dance and percussion performances that led the student processional into the theater, which was followed by a rendition of the Black national anthem. Dr. Ernest L.… Read more »
