Academic Affairs in the Media
Preparing Talent for Regional Job Growth
By studying regional job growth, worker shortages and wages, Citrus College shapes CTE programs around real economic demand, preparing students with practical skills for specialized work, advancement and living-wage careers today.
Journalism Students Sweep State Honors
Across both publication and on-the-spot contests, Citrus College journalists earned 19 individual awards, while the Clarion, Logos and website each received General Excellence and the program captured a statewide Pacesetter honor.
Schicker Joins Nation's Academic Elite
One of 10 Hites Transfer Scholarship recipients and 20 All-USA Academic Team members, Philippe Schicker earned national recognition for academic excellence, PTK leadership and community engagement.
Building Skills for In-Demand Careers
Built around industry growth and livable-wage careers, new Citrus College programs in construction management and stationary power generation will equip students with practical, marketable skills.
College Access Starts Before Enrollment
Focused on college readiness before enrollment, Citrus College's K-12 partnerships combine dual enrollment, Early Decision, Promise support and outreach to help students earn credits, cut costs and move more smoothly into college.
Early College, Earlier Degrees
By bringing Citrus College courses onto the Monrovia High School campus, Early College gives students four years to earn up to 45 transferable units while receiving support that can save families time and money after graduation.
A Four-Year Head Start on College
What began as a two-year Early College program expanded into a four-year pathway, allowing Duarte High School students to start college courses as freshmen, earn up to 60 units and make significant progress toward a degree.
A Strong Foundation for Careers in Care
For more than 50 years, Citrus College has prepared health care professionals for the region, combining hands-on training, strong clinical partnerships, impressive licensure pass rates and pathways that help nursing students advance.
Original Art, Lasting Student Impact
Nearly 200 handmade pieces filled the Visual Arts Gallery as Citrus College's ceramics sale gave artists exposure, buyers affordable original art and students experience marketing and displaying their work.
Two Honors, One Winning Cosmetology Team
Student achievement and teaching excellence shared the spotlight at Supercuts Sunday, where Heang Lao placed fifth and Patty Glover was recognized for inspiring generations of Citrus College cosmetologists.