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Administration of Justice Program Prepares Students for Prosperous Careers 

The Administration of Justice Pathway Program (AJPP) at Fullerton College has been instrumental in helping its students secure careers in the field. Overseen by Professors Leticia Ramirez and Kelly Robertson, the program offers a robust combination of theoretical and practical learning that successfully prepares students from college to career.   This feature explores the stories of four students and their journeys as participants in the AJPP. From their experiences during the… Read more »

Fullerton College Breaks Ground on Future Performing Arts Center

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 »

Art Alumna Georgette Collard Gives Back to Museum Community 

For Georgette Collard, a career marked by cultural enrichment, preservation and community became possible thanks to the museum studies program at Fullerton College. After completing her associate’s degree in art history in 2019 and a museum studies certificate in 2024, Collard now gives back to her community as museum curator for the Fullerton Museum Center.  As leader of a smaller institution, Collard’s career encompasses a wide range of opportunity. From overseeing the museum’s collection to planning exhibitions and installations, she also develops concepts and leads public engagement efforts. An expert… Read more »

Office of Campus Communications Earns Three NCMPR Medallion Awards

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 Journalism Students Take Home 12 First-Place Awards

FULLERTON, CALIF. — Student journalists from Fullerton College took home 12 first-place awards and dozens of additional accolades in national and statewide competitions for the 2024-25 academic year. This year stood out for the awards in multimedia production and design that Hornet Media journalists won in national competitions against four-year universities.  The biggest award of… Read more »

Fullerton College Secures $4M in Samueli Foundation Grants to Boost STEM Initiatives

Four institutions, Fullerton College, Irvine Valley College, Orange Coast College and California State University Fullerton, are receiving a total of $12M to increase the number of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) students successfully transferring from community colleges to four-year universities and increase the STEM graduation rate at Cal State Fullerton. This funding allows the selected… Read more »

Historically Black Colleges and Universities Caravan Returns to Fullerton College

Fullerton College, in partnership with Santiago Canyon College, recently held an exciting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caravan event. Returning for the first time in 10 years, the HBCU Caravan invited community college students from the Orange and Los Angeles County areas for a day to connect with HBCU representatives, explore incredible transfer options and celebrate culture.   The event… Read more »

Valerie Salazar Named Director of Educational Partnerships and Programs and Promise

Fullerton College is excited to welcome its permanent Director of Educational Partnerships and Programs and Promise, Valerie Salazar.  With over ten years of experience in higher education through her work at Fullerton College and California State University, Fullerton (CSUF), Salazar is deeply committed to advancing equity and access. She is passionate about breaking barriers and… Read more »

Anaheim Union High School District and Fullerton College Launch Exclusive Game Design and eSports Pathway

Anaheim, CA — Fullerton College and the Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD) are proud to announce the launch of a groundbreaking Game Design and eSports Pathway at Katella High School and South Junior High School, beginning in the 2025–2026 school year. Developed through an exclusive partnership with Fullerton College, and supported by industry leader… Read more »

Fullerton College Celebrates Native American Heritage Month

This November, Fullerton College joins the national effort to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. An exciting time to commemorate the identities, contributions and history of our Native American communities, our campus invites the Hornet community to come out and celebrate.  Be sure to join us at the Native American Heritage Month Celebration from 11:30 a.m.-1:30… Read more »