Academic Affairs in the Media
Science Outreach Helps Young Minds Soar
Citrus College Rocket Owls inspire young learners with balloon cars, straw rockets, snap circuits and model launches while giving back through science workshops, donated supplies and long-running student mentorship.
Students Head Into Deep-Sea Discovery
Selected for a NASA-sponsored research mission, two Citrus College STEM students will study Axial Seamount with world-renowned scientists while gaining rare experience in ocean exploration, robotics and planetary science research.
Connecting Classrooms to College
By pairing state support for dual enrollment with a long-standing local partnership, Citrus College and Claremont Unified help high school students earn college credit, reduce costs and prepare for continued education and careers.
Hispanic Success Earns National Honors
National rankings placed Citrus College sixth for English degrees and seventh for social science degrees awarded to Hispanic students, reflecting its commitment to access, diversity and achievement.
CAD/CAM Gift Builds Career-Ready Skills
An industry partner's $125,000 gift equips the college's dental assisting students with state-of-the-art CAD/CAM training and continues his long record of internships, mentorship and program support.
Artists Share Music Business Realities
Nearly 200 Citrus College students learned how to navigate the music business from Grammy-winning artists and industry professionals, inspiring Melissa Mujica to pursue her career with renewed confidence.
Four Weeks That Reframed Her Future
Studying in Japan gave Jackie Alba more than college credit; the experience renewed her interest in learning, improved her grades and helped her move from uncertainty toward a focused academic path in biology and laboratory work.
Research Leads Students Toward New Paths
Summer became a launchpad for Citrus College STEM students who traded downtime for discovery, conducting research with scientists, strengthening career skills and gaining clarity about the academic paths they wish to pursue.
Designing for the Next Generation
Hands-on projects, industry-standard technology and strong university partnerships give Citrus College architecture students a solid foundation for transfer while helping them save time and money on the road to a degree.
Hidden Works Honor an Artistic Legacy
Four collections of previously unseen work celebrate Chris Van Winkle's life as a painter, teacher and mentor, with exhibition proceeds supporting a Citrus College Foundation memorial scholarship.