Fullerton College is excited to celebrate National Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Week from Sept. 8-14. A week-long celebration, this occasion recognizes more than 500 HSIs throughout the nation for their work and critical role in educating and empowering Hispanic students. An HSI since the mid-90s, Fullerton College was recognized for its percentage of students who identify… Read more »
Category: Campus News
You’re Invited to Celebrate the New Student Support Center Grand Opening
Fullerton College is proud to invite students, employees and community members to the grand opening of our new Student Support Center (SSC) from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, September 19. This special event, co-hosted by BNBuilders, will take place at the SSC building located at the intersection of E. Chapman Avenue and N. Newell… Read more »
Fullerton College Welcomes Nine Leaders this 2025-26 Academic Year
Fullerton College is thrilled to welcome 9 leaders to its campus. Our new leaders join the Hornet familia with a wealth of knowledge and experience that will elevate students to success and flourish. Let’s give a big welcome to our new Fullerton College leaders. Nichole Crockrom Interim Director, Student Sucess Advocate Program Nichole Crockrom is a… Read more »
Fullerton College Joins National Network Advancing High-Value Credentials that Lead to Good Jobs and Bachelor’s Degrees
Fullerton College joins a national network of community colleges working to align programs with good jobs and bachelor’s pathways, addressing local talent needs and changing student lives. CONTACT: Miranda Bates, mbates@fullcoll.edu & Kristin O’Keefe, kristin.okeefe@aspeninstitute.org, (240-351-8531) FULLERTON, CA, August 25 , 2025 – Fullerton College joins the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program’s expanded Unlocking Opportunity… Read more »
Start the Semester Strong: Join Us for Swarm and Shine Welcome Weeks
Welcome, Hornets. Fullerton College is excited to kick off the fall 2025 semester with Swarm and Shine: Buzzy’s Welcome Weeks, a three-week celebration to help students belong on campus, get connected, and thrive. Week 1: Finding Your WayAugust 25-29, 2025 Stop by a Buzzy Information Booth to ask friendly staff for help finding your class,… Read more »
Fullerton College Selects Dr. Sonia De La Torre as New Vice President of Student Services
For Immediate ReleaseJuly 31, 2025 (FULLERTON, CA) – Fullerton College is proud to announce the selection of Dr. Sonia De La Torre as the incoming Vice President of Student Services, pending approval by the North Orange County Community College District Board of Trustees. Dr. De La Torre brings 24 years of experience in higher education… Read more »
President’s Board Report Update 7.22.25
Check out President Olivo’s most recent Board Report shared at the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) Board of Trustees meeting on July 22, 2025. The Board of Trustees meetings take place on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Summer Updates from President Cynthia Olivo Leading with Love and Compassion As a part of… Read more »
Fullerton College Welcomes 14 New Faculty this 2025-26 Academic Year
Fullerton College is thrilled to welcome 14 new faculty members who will begin their service this fall 2025 semester. We look forward to seeing our new faculty excel in teaching, scholarship and shaping the future workforce. Meet Our New Faculty Ryan Flores Ceramics Division of Fine Arts Ryan Flores received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in ceramics… Read more »
CARE and CalWORKs Offices to Move to Building 2000
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 »
Office Relocation to New Student Support Center
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 »