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Students from �鶹��ý’s Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) had an unforgettable experience on a recent trip to Washington DC. During the trip, the students had the opportunity to meet with congressional representatives from Senator Feinstein and Senator Padilla's offices, as well as congressional representatives from the offices of Katie Porter, Mike Levin, and Young Kim. The group advocated for more resources that students need while gaining valuable insights into the workings of our government.

The �鶹��ý Speech Team competed at the in Bethesda, Maryland from April 9 -16. Six students represented �鶹��ý at the competition; because of their individual successes at the tournament, �鶹��ý’s team was awarded the gold medal in debate sweepstakes and in overall sweepstakes in the Hindman Division. This marks the 13th occasion that �鶹��ý Speech has been named Phi Rho Pi National Champions.  

Four teams from �鶹��ý's Interactive Media Arts (IMA) program were selected as finalists in the 12th annual , which took place on April 16. Abiel Montes won the first-place trophy, and a group of 10 �鶹��ý students won a special award for best cinematics.  

Last year’s 3rd place winner Alex Puh, who is an �鶹��ý alumnus, now works at Sega.

A team from �鶹��ý’s Office of Research, Career Center, and Adult Re-Entry Program won the 2023 Outstanding Project of the Year award for a project that incentivized students who stopped attending �鶹��ý without attaining a degree or certificate, to return to the college to complete their educational goal.

When it comes to launching a life in a new country, basic language skills can speak volumes.

Lingyi ‘Lynn’ Zhou knew, in order to build a better future for her family, she’d need to start with a sturdy foundation. For the determined immigrant, who made the move from China to the United States in 2014, that meant gaining confidence, expanding her tech skills, and most critically, improving her English.

“I didn’t [have] confidence to get jobs,” Zhou reflects. “Language is a big, big barrier for me.”

�鶹��ý’s Office of Student Equity and Black Student Success Scholars took 12 students on a five-day Historically Black Colleges and University Tour recently. The group visited five Historically Black Colleges and Universities, including Howard University, Bowie State University, Morgan State University, Delaware State University, and Lincoln University. Through these visits, students gained insight into African American higher education's rich culture and history and a sense of belonging at institutions that reflect their Black lived experience.

The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced today that Dr. Martha McDonald, Vice President for Student Services at �鶹��ý (�鶹��ý), is one of 35 leaders selected for the 2023-24 class of the Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship. This program, delivered in collaboration with the Stanford Educational Leadership Initiative, prepares the next generation of community college presidents to transform institutions to achieve higher and more equitable levels of student success. 

From March 8th-13th �鶹��ý’s Speech and Debate Team traveled to the CCCFA State Championship Tournament in Woodland Hills, CA. The grueling tournament was attended by hundreds of students from nineteen community colleges across California. �鶹��ý Speech concluded the week victorious by winning the 1st Place Sweepstakes Award in limited entry! �鶹��ý Speech accepted their 1st Place award after receiving multiple medals in IPDA (individual) debate, NPDA (team) debate, extemporaneous speaking, and impromptu speaking.

�鶹��ý student Erwin Quiroz has been named the winner of the Real College California Logo Redesign contest. The Community College League of California’s will work to incorporate the logo into its upcoming publications, taskforce webpage, Basic Needs Summit webpage, emails and more. Edwin will also receive a $1,000 scholarship.