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This 2026-27 academic year, Fullerton College welcomes 11 new tenure track faculty to its community. Together, our new instructors will guide and mentor students, cultivate an enriching learning experience and transform lives. Meet our new faculty: Business and Computer Information Systems Division Diana Hsueh Accounting Diana Hsueh began her career in the corporate world as… Read more »
To get our students ready for the start of fall classes, core student services offices will offer extended hours on evenings and weekends throughout the month of August. Admissions and Records, Counseling Center and Financial Aid will be open to help students complete registration, answer questions, and navigate the start of the fall 2026 semester. … Read more »
Fullerton College is gearing up to celebrate the grand reopening of Building 300 from 4-6 p.m. on Monday, August 31. Join us as we honor this renovation of an integral part of Fullerton College history. Home to the Division of Business and Computer Information Systems (CIS), Building 300 includes classrooms, faculty offices and more. The renovation project, which began in spring 2024, was also awarded the Construction Management… Read more »
The Friends of Fullerton College Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce its new president, Dr. Anna Corral, and to welcome three new leaders, Pedro Ángel Corrales, Dr. Lupillo Ramírez and Mashonda Salsberry. Together, the board will elevate the foundation through transformation, collaboration and more. Meet our new leaders: Dr. Anna Corral, President-Elect Dr. Anna Corral is a seasoned higher education professional, with 30 years of experience serving in education and leadership roles. An expert in her field, Dr. Corral joins the board… Read more »
Fullerton College is excited to welcome its new Dean of Student Support Services, Dr. Brandi Renée Avila. Dean Avila will formally assume the role July 15th. Dr. Avila is an educational leader with over 14 years of experience in the California Community College system with a deep commitment to student success, wellbeing, belonging and educational… Read more »
Two key student support services will be renamed due to campus efforts to better reflect the services offered. “Names matter,” said Vice President of Student Services Sonia De La Torre. “By adopting welcoming and inclusive language for these centers, we aim to increase student use of vital care resources while reducing stigma.” Student Health and Wellness Center Student Health Services is now the… Read more »
Fullerton College is pleased to share that the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) Board of Trustees has approved Dr. Lisa Nashua as the new Executive Director of the Friends of Fullerton College Foundation, effective December 18. Dr. Nashua is an experienced higher education and development professional with more than 25 years of experience,… Read more »
Fullerton College recently held a groundbreaking ceremony in honor of its future Performing Arts Center building. Home to the arts, performance and human expression, this new addition will be the catalyst of success for the fine arts community at the college. “The Performing Arts Center will be a place where the spirit of our college rises, and I believe the arts opens… Read more »
The Dual Enrollment and High School Articulation Program at Fullerton College recently secured a $4.75M grant for its Middle College Early College (MCEC) and College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP). This large grant will ensure that every student, regardless of income and social capital, has access and exposure to Fullerton College’s dual enrollment courses while… Read more »
The Business and Computer Information Systems (CIS) Division at Fullerton College recently launched its new eDiscovery and Technology Specialty Certificate. An American Bar Association (“ABA”) approved professional development opportunity, this new certificate blends legal expertise, technology skills and cybersecurity knowledge to prepare students for the modern workplace. “The development of this exciting new certificate was… Read more »
11 New Faculty Join Fullerton College’s 2026-27 Year 
Timely Warning: Injury Reported Following an Attempted Cell Phone Robbery
Fullerton College Welcomes Men of Color Center Leader, Dr. Ayinde Rochon
Save the Date: Viva Gala – October 24, 2026 
Fullerton College Appoints Dr. Carlos Ayon as Vice President of Instruction