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Fullerton College will officially be launching its first-ever Bachelor of Science in drones and autonomous systems in Fall 2026. The college’s first and only bachelor’s degree in existence, the program will provide students with the education, knowledge and hands-on experience to embark on an exciting career in the rapidly growing field of drones and autonomous… Read more »
Fullerton College recently unveiled the new Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Resource Center with an eventful grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony. Hosted by the APIDA Amplified Team, the event featured an exciting celebration and remarks from President Cynthia Olivo, Fullerton College leaders and special guests. Special guests included Miss Philippines Chloe Reyes, a… Read more »
Fullerton College is excited to welcome its new Director of Dual Enrollment, Tam Contreras. Contreras will lead the college’s new Office of Dual Enrollment, support the divisions and departments and serve as liaison between Fullerton College and K-12 institutions. Contreras holds 10 years of experience in higher education, having started as a program coordinator for… Read more »
Fullerton College will be among thousands of schools and businesses across California and worldwide to participate in The Great ShakeOut Drill at 10:17 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17. The earthquake and emergency preparedness drill will provide the campus an opportunity to review earthquake drill procedures, test the emergency communications system and practice evacuation protocols to… Read more »
Fullerton College has been recognized as one of the best community colleges by the Orange County Register in its annual Best of OC magazine. The college is one of three community colleges nominated by readers of the Orange County Register. Congratulations to all our students, staff and faculty who help make Fullerton College a top… Read more »
Jeanette Rodriguez has been named Interim Dean of the Humanities Division. Rodriguez has been an integral part of Fullerton College since 2015 when she joined as an adjunct faculty member in the department of communication studies. Rodriguez’s long history with our campus has led her to numerous leadership roles where she has made a strong impact.… Read more »
Fullerton College is thrilled to introduce our Asian, Pacific Islander and Desi American (APIDA) Amplified team. The team is overseen by Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies and APIDA Amplified Project Director, Dr. Rosie Kar. Together, they will manage the APIDA Amplified Student Center, which will open October 2024 and be located in Building 100, Room… Read more »
The Division of Technology and Engineering at Fullerton College is hosting Manufacturing Day from 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4. The event invites local high school students to engage in hands-on demonstrations, explore the many training options available at Fullerton College and tour several of the college’s manufacturing programs: The event will… Read more »
Fullerton College celebrated the grand opening of its new Puente Center on Sept. 12 with music and dance, a ribbon cutting ceremony and tours of the new space. The Puente Center, located in Building 100, Room 122, upper level, will continue to support Latinx and underrepresented students by offering a learning community, mentoring services and… Read more »
The North Orange Community College District (NOCCCD) invites faculty, staff and students to help make the Fullerton College, Cypress College and North Orange Continuing Education campuses more accessible by completing its brief transition plan survey. The goal of this survey is to determine where campus community members encounter barriers to accessibility when using buildings, facilities and… Read more »
