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Ethnic Studies Program Earns Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Grant 

The Department of Ethnic Studies recently secured the Acceleration II Grant by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s office. Part of the Open Educational Resources (OER) Initiative, this grant will create a Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) pathway for students looking to earn an associate’s degree in ethnic studies.  The Acceleration II Grant supports colleges to develop… Read more »

Study Abroad Offers Exciting Spring 2025 Opportunities

This spring semester, the Study Abroad program at Fullerton College is offering two dynamic opportunities for students to see the world as they complete their degree or transfer goals. These opportunities include a wide array of classes designed to fulfill general education requirements, explore new disciplines and more.  For the first opportunity, students can venture… Read more »

Fullerton College to Close on Jan. 9 in Observance of National Day of Mourning

In observance of the National Day of Mourning, honoring the life of President James Earl Carter, Fullerton College will close most campus operations and student services on Thursday, January 9, 2025. The following essential campus services will remain available, including: All in-person classes scheduled for January 9 will be canceled, and non-essential offices will be… Read more »

Fullerton College Educational Partnerships and Outreach Earns Heartfelt CSUF Recognition 

Fullerton College was recently recognized as a valuable partner by California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) during their 25th-year anniversary celebration. At the event, Faculty Coordinator of High School Outreach, Rolando Sanabria, was honored for his contributions to student success and community collaboration.   “Fullerton College’s partnership… Read more »

Miranda Bates Named Director of Campus Communications

Fullerton College is thrilled to welcome its new Director of Campus Communications, Miranda Bates. Bates will oversee Fullerton College’s Office of Campus Communications and marketing efforts, with a dedicated focus on cultivating student enrollment, success and lifelong learning.   With nearly a decade of higher education communications and marketing experience, Bates is a leader in institutional… Read more »

Fullerton College Campus Closed for Winter Break

The Fullerton College campus will be closed for winter break from December 24, 2024 through January 1, 2025, and will reopen on January 2, 2025.  Winter intersession classes begin on December 18, 2024 and ends on January 28, 2025. To register for winter intersession courses, please visit https://www.fullcoll.edu/admissions/, or reach out to the Office of… Read more »

ASL Students Explore the Power of Signing at Mata Expo 

Students from the American Sign Language (ASL) program at Fullerton College recently ventured to Pomona, CA for the Mata Expo. One of the biggest events for the Deaf and hard of hearing communities in the region, the expo provided students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the cultural and communicative aspects of these communities–an experience… Read more »

Fullerton College Places Among Top 100 Community Colleges Eligible for U.S. Department of Education Postsecondary Success Recognition

Fullerton College is proud to announce that it has been selected as one of the top 100 community colleges in the nation eligible to apply for the United States Department of Education Postsecondary Success Recognition.  An exciting milestone, this placement reflects Fullerton College’s commitment to provide a transformative education for all students. The college offers… Read more »

Fullerton College Offers New Environmental Justice Career Fellowship

A new environmental justice career fellowship will launch in spring 2025 at Fullerton College through a new partnership with the California Youth Leadership Corps and Community Learning Partnership. Students will have the chance to work with a community-based organization, gaining hands-on experience organizing and advocating in the field of environmental justice. The nine-month fellowship offers… Read more »

Speech and Debate Student Places First in Two Competitions

Philosophy major from the Fullerton College Speech and Debate team, Gabrielle Smith, recently won first place at two competitions, beating out four-year universities across the nation. A big win for the speech and debate program, Smith was able to achieve this thanks to the college’s COMM 138 – Forensics course.  The first competition, titled the… Read more »