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Citrus Collge STEM and the MESA Program

June 11, 2026 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

MESA is coming to Citrus College this fall, connecting calculus-based STEM majors with academic resources, peer support, transfer preparation and career development opportunities.

Dr. Eric Rabitoy stands beside a microscope in a science classroom with a computer, whiteboard and classroom materials in the background

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.

celine ama and jiajie yang pose together on the citrus college campus after being named cooke scholarship semifinalists

Computer Science Students Gain Notice

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

Two Citrus College computer science students are earning national attention as Cooke scholarship semifinalists, with Celine Ama and JiaJie Yang each preparing to transfer and use technology to create meaningful change.

four trio stem staff members stand together outside the center for innovation building at citrus college

Mentoring and Tutoring Build Momentum

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

TRIO STEM is helping Citrus College students stay motivated in higher education through facilitator support, tutoring, workshops and guidance across nearly two dozen eligible programs.

Mariano Rubio, Joshua Tobar Lam, Aimee Ortiz-Ramirez

Future Engineers Find Their Start

December 5, 2024 | By Dr. Patricia A. Rasmussen, Guest Columnist

Innovation thrives at Citrus College, where the engineering program equips students to transfer, succeed and lead.