2019

2019 Archived Press/News Releases

Below are archived 2019 college press releases for reference and review.

Dr. Patricia A. Rasmussen Named President of the Citrus College Board of Trustees

First elected to the board in 2007, Dr. Rasmussen represents the city of Glendora and portions of San Dimas. This will be her fourth term as board president, having previously served in 2011, 2014 and 2018.

Citrus College Wins Advertising, Marketing and Social Media Awards

The Citrus College Office of Communications and External Relations was awarded with five Medallion Awards at the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) District 6 Conference.

Citrus College Ranked Among Nation's Top Colleges for Hispanic Students

The August/September 2019 issue of the Hispanic Outlook on Education magazine included Citrus College as one of the top colleges and universities in the nation for Hispanic students.

Equipment Donation Creates New Opportunities for Citrus College Dental Assisting Students

Covina-area dentist Dr. Richard Cohrs donates CAD/CAM dental equipment and software to the Citrus' Registered Dental Assisting program.

Local Veterans Honored at Annual Ceremony Hosted by Citrus College

Citrus College celebrated the 14th annual Saluting Our Veterans ceremony on Nov. 7. During the celebration, four hometown heroes were recognized.

Citrus College Honored for Transfer Degree Success

In 2019, Citrus College was honored for the fourth consecutive year by the Campaign for College Opportunity.

Citrus College Automotive Technology Program Receives Generous Donation

Citrus College received a $10,000 donation from the Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealer Association (GLANCDA) during a special celebration on Sept. 24, 2019.

New Art Exhibit at Citrus College Aims to Inspire Students

An exciting new art exhibition that explores themes of inspiration and diversity held its opening reception on Sept. 11, 2019 in the Citrus College Visual Arts Building Art Gallery.

Beacon Media Readers Name Citrus College "Best Community College"

The audience of Beacon Media News, a multimedia group that publishes the Azusa Beacon, Duarte Dispatch, Monrovia Weekly and Pasadena Independent, has named Citrus College the Best Community College in the San Gabriel Valley.

World War II Veteran Honors Citrus College Counselor for Military and Community Service

America's Christian Credit Union (ACCU) presented the Carl Harstine Patriot Award to Citrus College Counselor David Rodriguez on July 1, 2019.

Citrus College Honors Graduates, Alumni at Annual Commencement Ceremony

Citrus College celebrated its 103rd annual commencement ceremony on June 15, 2019. This year, the college awarded associate degrees to 1,451 students, including 1,068 associate degrees for transfer.

Citrus College Automotive Instructor Honored by Statewide Organization

Citrus College Automotive Technology instructor Mariano Rubio poses with his 'College Teacher of the Year' award from the California Industrial and Technology Education Association in one of the college's state-of-the-art service bays.

Student Success Celebrated by Citrus College During Annual Ceremony

The 2019 Key of Knowledge awards, which constitute the highest academic honor granted by Citrus College, were presented on May 30.

Citrus College Honors Two Leaders During Alumni Month

Martin A. Gundersen, Ph.D., and Sal Medina are the Citrus College 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients.

Citrus College Once Again Voted "Best Community College" by San Gabriel Valley Residents

Citrus College is the region's 'Best Community College,' according to a poll conducted by the Southern California News Group, which publishes the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Pasadena Star-News and Whittier Daily News.

Modernized Campus Center Reopens at Citrus College

The Citrus College community celebrated the dedication and grand reopening of the Ross L. Handy Campus Center on May 7, 2019.

Citrus College Student with Disabilities Presents at Research Conference, Wins Award

Elina Hughes, a communications major at Citrus College, gave a presentation at the 19th annual Honors Transfer Council of California Student Research Conference at the University of Irvine, California, in April 2019.

Citrus College is the First California Community College to Receive Top Honors for Student Success by National Organization

Citrus College has received national top honors in the 'Student Success' category at this year's AACC Awards of Excellence Gala in Apr. 2019.

Education Forum Highlights Career Technical Education at Citrus College

Citrus College hosted a K-14 Education Forum on April 12, 2019, which highlighted Dual Enrollment, career technical education and transfer degree opportunities.

Citrus College Trustee to Be Honored for Years of Service

Mrs. Joanne Montgomery, Citrus Community College District governing board member, will be honored by the Community College League of California at their conference in May 2019.

Acclaimed Author Speaks at Citrus College Women's History Event

A special reception welcoming award-winning author Charmaine Craig was held in the Citrus College Art Gallery as part of Women's History Month. Community leaders, donors and other friends of the college were in attendance

Citrus College Student to Receive Prestigious National Recognitions

Citrus College student Philippe Schicker was elected international vice president of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), Division IV. PTK is the world's largest and most prestigious honor society for two-year college students.

Citrus College Ranked First Among Nation's Top Degree Producers for Minority Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education recently featuring Citrus College in its annual 'Top 100 Associate Degree Producers' issue, validating the college's commitment to serving a diverse student population.

National Organization Names Citrus College an Award of Excellence Finalist

Citrus College is one of only four community colleges in the nation that has been selected as a finalist for the 2019 American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Award of Excellence in the Student Success category.

Citrus College Recognized as a National Leader in Hispanic Education

The Hispanic Outlook on Education ranked Citrus College 25th out of the nation's more-than-1,100 community colleges for the number of Hispanic students receiving degrees and certificates.

Citrus College Earns Ninth Consecutive "Military Friendly" Designation

For the ninth consecutive year, Citrus College has been designated a Military Friendly School by VIQTORY.