Student journalists from Inside Fullerton and The Hornet, publications of Fullerton College’s journalism program, have earned top honors, beating out prestigious universities like Harvard and UCLA at the national College Media Convention. On Oct. 31, 2023, journalists from Inside Fullerton student magazine received first place awards for best magazine cover and best magazine illustration. This… Read more »
Category: Achievements
Fullerton College Speech and Debate Team Starts Strong in Season Openers
The Fullerton College Speech and Debate Team participated in a full slate of season opener tournaments taking place in October and buzzed into action at four competitive tournaments, making quite an impact. At the Steve Hunt Classic, hosted by Lewis & Clark College, Daniel Solares soared into the tournament championship and finished a commendable second… Read more »
Student Journalists Take Home Top Honors at JACC SoCal Regional Competition
Student journalists from The Hornet student news outlet and Inside Fullerton student magazine took home top honors at the Southern California Regional competition for the Journalism Association of Community Colleges which was held in Northridge on October 21. Among the awards were first place prizes in the following categories: Magazine News Feature for Mariana Ramos’s… Read more »
Marcia Foster Accepted to Prestigious NCBAA Leadership Development Institute
Congratulations to Senior Coordinator of Athletics Marcia Foster who was accepted into the prestigious National Council for Black American Affairs (NCBAA) Carolyn Grubbs Williams Leadership Development Institute that will take place Oct. 15 – 20 in Kansas City, Missouri. Foster has been a faculty member in the Department of Physical Education at Fullerton College since… Read more »
Fullerton College Named 2023 Champion for Excelling in Equitable Course Placement
Fullerton College has been named a 2023 Champion for Excelling in Equitable Course Placement by the Campaign for College Opportunity. As part of the 2nd annual Excellence in Placement awards, Fullerton College is among 56 California Community Colleges being recognized as a top performer with three awards granted in the following categories: Campuswide Transfer-Level English Enrollment –… Read more »
Paloma Foster and Julianne Le Named 2023 Students of the Year
Graduating students Paloma Foster and Julianne Le were named the 2023 Students of the Year at the annual Students of Distinction celebration on May 5. They are among 20 students selected as the 2023 Students of Distinction. Recipients were selected through a nomination process involving faculty, staff, and fellow students. The awards are divided into… Read more »
PTK Students Earn Top State Awards
Two Phi Theta Kappa students have earned top awards in California. Joanna Ugalde and Hamza Sobho have made the 2022-2023 PTK All-California Community College Academic Team with Ugalde earning a first-team ranking and Sobho earning a second-team ranking. The All-State Academic Team members receive special recognition locally and will receive a certificate and medallion that… Read more »
20 Faculty Achieve Tenure
The North Orange County Community College District Board of Trustees honored 20 Fullerton College faculty members who achieved tenure during this academic year. The recognition took place during the April 25, 2023 board meeting where faculty were encouraged to bring their family and loved ones to celebrate their professional milestone. Jessica Alcala- Counseling (Counseling… Read more »
2023 Students of Distinction Recipients Announced
Twenty students, who have demonstrated outstanding achievement at Fullerton College, have been announced as the recipients of the 2023 Students of Distinction Award. They will be recognized and honored at a ceremony on Friday May 5 at 5 p.m. sponsored by the Office of Student Life and Leadership. Recipients were selected through a nomination process… Read more »
Symphonic Winds Performs at Prestigious Wind Band Festival
Fullerton College’s Symphonic Winds traveled to the Windy City by special invitation to perform at the annual Percy Grainger Wind Band Festival. Named after the celebrated concert band composer Percy Grainger, the festival provided four outstanding ensembles an opportunity to perform at Chicago’s Historic Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center. Led by music faculty member David… Read more »
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