Student Affairs in the Media

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VIQTORY Recognizes VSC with Gold Status

April 6, 2026 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Gold-level Military Friendly recognition from VIQTORY highlights Citrus College's continued commitment to student-veterans and military families through counseling, resources and the Veterans Success Center.

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Students Shaping Campus Life at Citrus

January 7, 2026 | By Laura J. Bollinger, Guest Columnist

Student government at Citrus College empowers students to lead, advocate and build community while developing skills that support academic success and lifelong civic engagement.

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20 Years of Saluting Our Veterans

December 9, 2025 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Marking two decades of gratitude, the Saluting Our Veterans celebration brought Citrus College and APU together to honor student, employee and community veterans through music, ceremony and recognition.

From Marine Corps to Citrus College

September 11, 2025 | By Steven Bluitt Flowers, Guest Columnist

With guidance from Citrus College’s Veterans Success Center, Marine veteran Hector Pimienta Jr. pursues his degree and future teaching career.

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Veterans Center Earns National Nod

May 1, 2025 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

For two decades, Citrus College's Veterans Success Center has helped student-veterans and their families find support, connection and a path from military service to college success.

two students stand behind donated toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo and other hygiene items collected for the citrus college toiletry drive

Students Gain Access to Hygiene Support

April 9, 2025 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Hygiene for Hope turned campus generosity into action, collecting deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes and other essentials for students facing financial hardship.

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Student Care Grows Through Basic Needs

December 4, 2024 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Citrus College Basic Needs and the Dream Resource Center hosted a holiday lunch for students, reflecting a larger effort that supported more than 1,000 students with food, housing, hygiene, technology and other resources.

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Military Times Recognizes Citrus Support

December 4, 2024 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

A national "Best for Vets" ranking placed Citrus College among leading colleges for military-connected students, reflecting strong support, outcomes and campus culture.

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Service Stories Mark Veterans Ceremony

December 4, 2024 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Citrus College and Azusa Pacific University honored local military heroes during the 19th annual Saluting Our Veterans ceremony, recognizing service, campus contributions and student-veteran journeys.

group of students and staff standing in the veterans success center near military service flags

VSC Guides Veterans Beyond the Classroom

November 1, 2024 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

With counseling, campus resources and a welcoming place to recharge, the Veterans Success Center helps student-veterans move from military service to college success.