Fullerton College recently celebrated its Transfer and Promise Celebration on Thursday, May 21 in the North Gym. This year’s event celebrated 144 students who have been accepted into four-year universities, 79 of whom have also participated in the Promise Program. Former student commencement speaker Kash Amos opened the ceremony with a powerful keynote. “Fullerton College… Read more »
American Sign Language (ASL) major Gizelle Fuentes never imagined completing her first year at Fullerton College as a scholarship recipient. This academic year, she was awarded the Doug and Ann Myles Family Osher Scholarship – a scholarship for high-achieving students in the humanities. Just a year ago, her mother, Marilyn Fuentes, also received the exact same award. Gizelle and Marilyn are both Fullerton College students who are pursuing associate degrees in ASL. Although they aspire to different journeys and goals, this mother… Read more »
The Speech and Debate Team at Fullerton College recently won the 2026 Collegiate Advocacy Research and Debate (CARD) Nationals JV Championship and Tournament and Conference of Scholars (TACOS) at Weber State University. Led by new Communications Studies Professor LaToya Green, our Hornet team secured this accomplishment with teamwork, rigor and the power of mentorship. “Debate is widely considered a co-curricular activity because of the clear and dynamic positive impact… Read more »
On Friday, May 1, Fullerton College held its 69th annual Students of Distinction ceremony to honor the accomplishments of 20 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 categories, the top two… Read more »
Fullerton College proudly names Professor of Sociology, Kelly Nelson-Wright, its 2026 Faculty of the Year. An honorary accolade, the Faculty of the Year Recognition speaks to Professor Nelson-Wright’s commitment to inspiring generations of students to pursue their dreams. “Receiving this nomination from the students I serve is the greatest honor of my professional life,” said Nelson-Wright. “Their recognition serves as a… Read more »
The Fullerton College men’s basketball team recently defeated City College of San Francisco with a 67-64 score, finishing the season as the 3C2A State Champions for the sixth time in program history. This big win marks the third championship under head coach Perry Webster in the last six seasons of the 3C2A tournament. All three title victories came against the Rams of San Francisco… Read more »
Fullerton College has been named a Top Producer for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program. The Gilman Program provides merit-based scholarships to students with high financial need to study or intern abroad. This recognition reflects our college’s commitment to helping students gain access to international experiences that help them gain competitive skills, global networks and lifelong success. “This scholarship has provided so many students the opportunity to study… Read more »
Fullerton College President Dr. Cynthia Olivo has been named the 67th Assembly District’s 2026 Woman of the Year. An honor recognized by Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva, this accolade speaks to Dr. Olivo’s exemplary leadership as she guides Fullerton College into growth, innovation and more. “I’m truly honored,” said Dr. Olivo, “Fullerton College is a historic institution that has changed the lives of generations of students — many from communities like the… Read more »
Fullerton College recently earned the Bronze Award for its 2025 Sustainability Tracking and Rating System (STARS) submission. The fourth community college in California to secure this accolade, the Bronze Award speaks to the sustainability efforts Fullerton College has pioneered for the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD). STARS is a self-reporting framework for higher education institutions to share data and progress on their sustainability efforts. Additionally, it also serves as a network… Read more »
The Office of Campus Communications recently secured three Medallion accolades at the 2025 National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) Regional Conference. An exciting achievement, this award is a testament to Fullerton College’s ongoing efforts to build a brand that embraces its mission and speaks to the student experience. Fullerton College, belonging to the council’s sixth district, secured awards in the following categories: The Office of Campus Communications includes… Read more »
Fullerton College Celebrates Transfer and Promise Students
FC Mother and Daughter Duo Secures the Same Scholarship One Year Apart
Alumnus Kash Amos Makes History After Being Named USC Commencement Speaker
Speech and Debate Team Secures 2026 National Champions Title
Fullerton Drone Lab Stars in Episode of OC World Series “Earn & Learn”