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Men’s Basketball Wins 32CA State Championships 

The Fullerton College men’s basketball team recently defeated City College of San Francisco with a 67-64 score, finishing the season as the 3C2A State Champions for the sixth time in program history.   This big win marks the third championship under head coach Perry Webster in the last six seasons of the 3C2A tournament. All three title victories came against the Rams of San Francisco… Read more »

Fullerton College President Named 2026 Woman of the Year 

Fullerton College President Dr. Cynthia Olivo has been named the 67th Assembly District’s 2026 Woman of the Year. An honor recognized by Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva, this accolade speaks to Dr. Olivo’s exemplary leadership as she guides Fullerton College into growth, innovation and more.   “I’m truly honored,” said Dr. Olivo, “Fullerton College is a historic institution that has changed the lives of generations of students — many from communities like the… Read more »

Fullerton College Earns Bronze Award in STARS Achievement 

Fullerton College recently earned the Bronze Award for its 2025 Sustainability Tracking and Rating System (STARS) submission. The fourth community college in California to secure this accolade, the Bronze Award speaks to the sustainability efforts Fullerton College has pioneered for the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD).   STARS is a self-reporting framework for higher education institutions to share data and progress on their sustainability efforts. Additionally, it also serves as a network… Read more »

FC Renames Student Health Services and Food Bank

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 »

Dr. Lisa Nashua Named Executive Director of Friends of Fullerton College Foundation

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 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 »

Fullerton College Recognized in OC Register’s Best of Orange County 2025

Fullerton College was voted one of the top three community colleges in Orange County Register’s Best of Orange County 2025 balloting. Placing third in the category, Fullerton College shares this achievement with Saddleback College and Orange Coast College.  Fullerton College offers more than 308 associate and career education programs and is #1 in transfers to… Read more »

You’re Invited to Attend Future Hornet Sessions

Start Your Journey to 2 Years of Free Tuition at Fullerton College!  Are you ready to become a Fullerton College Hornet this fall? Your journey to college with two years of free tuition starts here. Join a Future Hornet Session hosted by the Office of Educational Partnerships and Outreach. These sessions are designed to help… Read more »