Â鶹´«Ã½ Students Receive Lt. Col. Thomas U. Wall Scholarship
Â鶹´«Ã½ students DeAngelo Hunter and Rosio Rodrigues are recipients of the 2021 Lt. Col. Thomas U. Wall Scholarship. Each year, the Greater Irvine Chamber grants scholarships to students enrolled at Â鶹´«Ã½ in memory of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas U. Wall.
Hunter, who is studying administration of justice, is a United States Army veteran. He was recently elected President of the Associated Students of Â鶹´«Ã½ (ASÂ鶹´«Ã½). He is also a member of the Â鶹´«Ã½ Online Education Task Force.
Read MoreÂ鶹´«Ã½ Early Childhood Education Program Gives Home-Based Preschool Owner Knowledge to Grow
Some people discover their true passion early in life. For others, like Raissa Lee, it takes a little longer. She happened on her love of early childhood education a decade ago, after being laid off from her job in the finance industry. Â鶹´«Ã½ helped her along her journey, giving her the knowledge needed to grow in her new role as a home-based preschool owner and director.
Read MoreÂ鶹´«Ã½ Computer Information Management Program Giving Her Practical Skills for Emerging Career Path
When Iris Saint Jean enrolled at Â鶹´«Ã½, she was new to the United States. She needed to learn English, and though she had already earned college degrees in other countries, she wanted to learn practical skills that could be applied in any job she landed.
It wasn’t her first time having to acclimate to a new country. She had moved to Germany prior to coming to the U.S., and she learned that taking classes not only resulted in new knowledge, but it helped build relationships within the community.
Read MoreIdea Pitch Competitors Head to Final Round May 12
April 14th was the exciting first round of the Â鶹´«Ã½ Idea Pitch competition. The virtual competition this year was based off the premise that any student, no matter their area of study, may have an idea for a product or service that solves a problem and benefits the community.
Read MoreÂ鶹´«Ã½ Students Participate in the UCI Community College Honors Research Conference
​Thirty-seven Â鶹´«Ã½ students, supported by the Â鶹´«Ã½ Honors Program, participated in the 21st Annual UCI Community College Honors Research Conference March 26-27. Â鶹´«Ã½ students delivered 21 oral presentations, 7 poster presentations, and 1 performance, for a total of 29 of the 236 total presentations given over two days. The students had been working since November 2020 to conduct research, write proposal abstracts, prepare their posters, and record their presentations – all culminat
Read MoreÂ鶹´«Ã½ Helping Engineering Transfer Student Reach New Heights, Expand Aspirations
Full of drive – that’s the best way to describe Â鶹´«Ã½ (Â鶹´«Ã½) student Wilfredo Perez. The 22-year-old Perez chases after his goals with enthusiasm and a laser focus. It’s that kind of effort that went into researching his community college options. He wanted a college where he could take courses that meet the general educational requirements for a degree in mechanical engineering at the University of California, Irvine (UCI).
Perez recalls what initially stood out about Â鶹´«Ã½ was the staff’s attentiveness.
Read MoreAlexis Nguyen Named Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver Scholar
Â鶹´«Ã½ student Alexis Nguyen has been named a 2021 Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver Scholar and will receive a $1,250 scholarship.
Read MoreÂ鶹´«Ã½ Student’s Future Career Inspired by Work Experience Program
Â鶹´«Ã½ (Â鶹´«Ã½) student Lea Castaneda recently completed a successful journey as shift supervisor at the Irvine Target as part of Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) program. CWE is an academic program offering students the opportunity to earn college credits while learning on-the-job, whether paid or unpaid.
Read MoreÂ鶹´«Ã½ and Saddleback Students Named to All-USA Academic Team
Â鶹´«Ã½ (Â鶹´«Ã½) and Saddleback College students Yasaman Nassab and Preston Hong are two of only 20 college students nationwide to be named to the prestigious All-USA Academic Team and will receive a $5,000 scholarship. More than 2,000 students were nominated for this award. The scholarship is sponsored by Cengage, an education technology company, with additional support provided by Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC).
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