May is National Foster Care Awareness Month, a time to honor the resilience of foster youth and recognize the vital role community support plays in their educational journeys. At Fullerton College, we proudly join this national effort, reaffirming our commitment to empowering current and former foster youth through our Foster Youth Success Initiative (FYSI) program. … Read more »
Fullerton College’s 2025 Faculty of the Year, Dr. Catherine Reinhardt-Zacair, was recently recognized as one of six educators for the Orange County 2026 Teacher of the Year award. An accolade from the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE), the Teacher of the Year award honors six educators throughout Orange County who were selected through a… Read more »
McKamy has a lot of history with Fullerton College, serving as a student and now as a proud member of the Campus Safety team. Congratulations on this great achievement! Campus Safety Coordinator, Jim McKamy, was recently named recipient of the 2025 North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) North Star Award. Born in Whittier and… Read more »
The American Sign Language (ASL) Program at Fullerton College recently invited Hollywood actor Ryan Lane and High School Counselor Kimberly Coronado for a “Deaf Perspectives” panel to share inspiring stories about challenging stereotypes and finding success as proud members of the Deaf community. The first ASL event in the history of the Humanities Division, the… Read more »
Fullerton College held its 68th annual Students of Distinction ceremony on Friday, May 2 to honor the accomplishments of 20 outstanding, graduating students. The Students of Distinction award is the college’s most distinguished honor for student achievement. The awards are granted to high achieving students in four categories: academic, competitive, personal and service. From these… Read more »
The Grads to Be program has launched the Monarch Fellowship, a new initiative offering Fullerton College students hands-on experience supporting diverse communities and developing leadership skills through on-campus placements. Nine students will be selected to participate in this fellowship for the 2025-26 academic year. Fellows will complete 300 volunteer hours – 150 per semester –… Read more »
Award-winning actor, filmmaker and activist Bambadjan Bamba will deliver the commencement address at the 2025 Fullerton College commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 31. “His story —of resilience, creativity and advocacy — reflects the heart of the Fullerton College spirit,” said President Cynthia Olivo. “Bambadjan’s journey is a testament to what’s possible when talent is met… Read more »
This spring 2025 semester, Fullerton College proudly recognized the recipients of the Classified Recognition Award. An annual tradition, this accolade honors those who are nominated for their hard work and the positive impact they make. The award was given to Student Services Specialist Alicia Contreras and Custodian II Ronald Mendez. Alicia Contreras Alicia Contreras is… Read more »
Each graduate is welcome to participate in any of the individual department and program ceremonies leading up to the main commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 31. Dates and times for the individual ceremonies are available below. STUDENTS OF DISTINCTION AWARDS Friday, May 2, 6-8 p.m. Dining Hall Student Life and Leadership and Associated Students will host their… Read more »
The Umoja Community Program at Fullerton College recently took 10 students on a field trip to California State University, Sacramento (Sac State) and University of California, Davis (UC Davis). Designed for students to explore university campuses from an African American perspective, the trip is a testament to the robust partnership between Fullerton College and the… Read more »
