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This summer, the Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) and California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) will permanently move into a new student-parent space on the second floor of Building 2000, taking over the Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) office. Currently, CARE is located in Building 2000, Room 2001 and CalWORKs is… Read more »
The Fullerton College Student Support Center (SSC) will officially open to the campus community in fall 2025. Located at the intersection of E. Chapman Avenue and N. Newell Place, this relocation marks an exciting step forward for the college in the centralization of student support programs to better serve students, staff and faculty. The SSC… Read more »
Fullerton College is featured in season 14 of “The College Tour”, a groundbreaking series from Emmy-nominated producers Alex Boylan, Lisa Hennessy and Burton Roberts, which is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Hosted by “The Amazing Race” winner Alex Boylan, “The College Tour” travels the country telling the story of each college and university through… Read more »
McKamy has a lot of history with Fullerton College, serving as a student and now as a proud member of the Campus Safety team. Congratulations on this great achievement! Campus Safety Coordinator, Jim McKamy, was recently named recipient of the 2025 North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) North Star Award. Born in Whittier and… Read more »
The Grads to Be program has launched the Monarch Fellowship, a new initiative offering Fullerton College students hands-on experience supporting diverse communities and developing leadership skills through on-campus placements. Nine students will be selected to participate in this fellowship for the 2025-26 academic year. Fellows will complete 300 volunteer hours – 150 per semester –… Read more »
Award-winning actor, filmmaker and activist Bambadjan Bamba will deliver the commencement address at the 2025 Fullerton College commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 31. “His story —of resilience, creativity and advocacy — reflects the heart of the Fullerton College spirit,” said President Cynthia Olivo. “Bambadjan’s journey is a testament to what’s possible when talent is met… Read more »
Fullerton College is thrilled to celebrate the tenure of five faculty members. At our college, tenure recognizes sustained excellence and a commitment to academic inquiry. It also provides a stable foundation for faculty to pursue impactful research, innovative teaching and meaningful service that contributes to the college and their disciplines. Congratulations to our tenured faculty: Crystal… Read more »
Fullerton College will hold its annual active shooter emergency drill at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 24. Initiated by the Office of Campus Safety, the drill helps test emergency communications and preparedness. Beginning at 10 a.m., students and employees on campus will hear a live announcement delivered through the Cisco landline phones located throughout… Read more »
The Common Course Numbering (CCN) system is making its way to Fullerton College starting the fall 2025 semester. A system designed to streamline courses and titles across California Community Colleges, CCN aims to reduce confusion, support academic planning and enable smooth transitions between colleges and universities. CCN’s primary purpose is to create a student-friendly system for… Read more »
The Environmental Justice Career Fellowship program at Fullerton College is now taking applications for the fall 2025 to spring 2026. This program is designed to support students pursuing careers in environmental justice, sustainability, policy, advocacy and more. “I have gained valuable experience in advocating for climate solutions, reducing air pollution and engaging with public opinions.… Read more »
