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Expo Opens Doors to HBCU Transfer

March 6, 2023 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

The Black College Expo gave Citrus College Black Scholars a closer look at HBCU transfer pathways, scholarships and admissions opportunities while reinforcing encouragement and hope.

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Turning College Dreams Into Reality

January 30, 2023 | By Mary Ann Lutz, Guest Columnist

Through free tuition, textbook vouchers, and guidance, the Citrus College Promise equips first-time students to reach their academic goals.

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Citrus Expands Access to Food Support

December 1, 2022 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

A partnership with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is helping Citrus College turn campus spaces into reliable points of access for food and basic needs support.

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UC Pathways Open for Global Learners

November 8, 2022 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

International students at Citrus College achieved a 91% UC acceptance rate for fall 2021, ranking first among California community colleges with at least 50 applicants.

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Equity, Transfer Honors for Citrus

November 4, 2022 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Citrus College is celebrated as a Champion of Higher Education, recognized for empowering Black and Latinx students to thrive on the path to transfer.

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New Role Strengthens Student Wellness

October 11, 2022 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

As Citrus College's first mental health supervisor, Nadine Henley is helping grow campus wellness services rooted in care, access and student empowerment.

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Fostering Equity with Black Scholars

September 26, 2022 | By Dr. Anthony Contreras, Guest Columnist

From Village Hour to education planning, the Citrus College Black Scholars program gives students culturally responsive support, meaningful connections and encouragement to thrive in college and beyond.

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Dream Scholarships Fuel Next Steps

June 9, 2022 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Two CalWORKs students earned scholarship support for their next steps, turning persistence, parenting and college dreams into momentum for the future.

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Promise Student Earns Spotlight Honor

May 2, 2022 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

A soccer player, Promise student and pre-allied health graduate, Elisa Salas is showing how dedication and campus support can turn opportunity into success.

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Food Bank Partnership Supports Students

April 13, 2022 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Fresh produce, canned goods and basic needs support returned to the Campus Center Mall as Citrus College continued its effort to help students and community members facing food insecurity.

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