Academic Affairs in the Media

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College Earns Gilman Top Producer Honor

March 12, 2026 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Recognition as a Gilman Top Producing Institution highlights Citrus College's commitment to helping students earn scholarships for international study.

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PTK Research Draws National Recognition

March 9, 2026 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Research, writing and teamwork brought Beta Nu Eta another national distinction as its redistricting case study earned Phi Theta Kappa honors for the third consecutive year, with formal recognition set for Catalyst 2026.

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VPA Students Take Talent Beyond Campus

March 4, 2026 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

From holiday stages to Rose Parade festivities, Citrus College VPA students gained memorable experience through performances, production work and professional opportunities.

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Stories Too Often Left Unheard

December 4, 2025 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Citrus College's Phi Theta Kappa chapter brought James Menefield to campus to share his story of abuse, recovery and resilience as part of a project amplifying incarcerated voices from CIM and CIW across California.

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Rubio's Expertise Earns Top ASE Honor

December 3, 2025 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Rigorous certification and standout test performance helped Citrus College instructor Mariano Rubio earn the 2025 Mitchell 1/ASE Master Technician of the Year award and recognition for excellence in the automotive field

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Virtual Reality Brings Biology to Life

November 13, 2025 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Through a statewide pilot, Citrus College is exploring Dreamscape Learn to bring immersive virtual reality into biology courses and help students apply classroom concepts to real-world problems.

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New Disciplines Expand Academic Options

November 13, 2025 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

From barbering and drone operations to new kinesiology pathways, Citrus College is expanding academic options that connect students with hands-on skills, transfer preparation and career opportunities.

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Gallery Exhibit Celebrates Campus Talent

November 13, 2025 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Through "Office Hours," Citrus College employees share their creative work with students and the community, turning the gallery into a space for art, learning and connection.

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Citrus Journalists Take Six SoCal Honors

October 16, 2025 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Stories on wildfire recovery, artificial intelligence, film representation and campus protest helped Citrus College student journalists earn six recognitions at the JACC SoCal Regional Conference at CSU Northridge.

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Nursing Expansion Meets Workforce Need

September 25, 2025 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Citrus College boosts its ADN program, raising capacity to 120 students annually to support aspiring nurses and strengthen the health care community.