Student Services Programs in the Media

Denise Padilla, Yolanda Renteria, Nadine Henley, Angela Carmody, Jackson Wang

College Prioritizes Student Wellness

January 29, 2024 | By Mary Ann Lutz, Guest Columnist

By combining counseling, outreach, and care, Citrus College helps students prioritize mental health while achieving academic success.

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Transfer Equity Efforts Recognized

December 1, 2023 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

A statewide honor recognized Citrus College's work to expand opportunity, strengthen transfer pathways and support degree completion for Black and Latinx students.

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Annual Event Honors Military Service

December 1, 2023 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Local veterans were celebrated during the 18th annual Saluting Our Veterans ceremony, where Citrus College and APU recognized honorees from both campuses.

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Pride Center Champions Student Care

October 3, 2023 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Designed around belonging and care, the Pride Center offers LGBTQIA+ students support, resources and programming that strengthen campus connection.

two international students, Izumi and Yuto, singing and playing guitar

ISC Connects and Empowers Global Owls

July 31, 2023 | By Dr. Anthony Contreras, Guest Columnist

The International Student Center helps global students succeed with academic guidance, activities, and a welcoming campus community.

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Black Scholars Leader Finds Purpose

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

As the first Black Scholars Student Ambassador, Jor'Denay Collier-Brown turned advocacy into action while helping peers find support, connection and community.

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Soroptimist Awards Lift Student Parents

April 14, 2023 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Live Your Dream scholarships are giving Citrus College students extra support to stay in school, care for their families and keep working toward stronger futures.

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Gold Status Honors Veteran Commitment

April 14, 2023 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

National recognition once again highlights Citrus College's commitment to student veterans, with the college earning Military Friendly School status for the 13th consecutive year.

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Student Finds His Place Welcoming Others

April 14, 2023 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

A search for campus employment led one international student to the Student Ambassador program, where he now helps represent Citrus College and encourage others to pursue their goals.

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Support Grows as Students Seek Care

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

With more students seeking support, Citrus College is strengthening mental health services through free counseling, flexible appointments, wellness tools and plans for additional staff and interns.

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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.

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.