Student Affairs in the Media

a world war II marine veteran shakes hands with an air force reservist holding the carl harstine patriot award as citrus college representatives stand behind them

Counselor's Service Earns Patriot Award

October 1, 2019 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

World War II veteran Carl Harstine honored Citrus College counselor David Rodriguez for his Air Force service and steadfast support of student veterans, inspiring new gifts to the Veterans Success Center.

a smiling student veteran sits in the driver's seat of his new car and gives a thumbs-up alongside a veterans success center staff member

A New Ride Opens the Road Ahead

May 1, 2019 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Recognized for his kindness and campus involvement, student veteran James Whitaker received a donated car that will help him graduate, pursue an accounting career and continue serving his community.

four citrus college veterans success center students stand together in matching shirts in front of military and state flags

Support Extends Beyond Uniform

March 5, 2019 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

The Veterans Success Center helps service members and veterans build on their strengths, meet the challenges of civilian transition and pursue success, earning Citrus College a ninth consecutive honor.

a uniformed service member shakes hands with a woman holding a certificate during a veterans ceremony at citrus college

Music, Gratitude and Military Service

December 4, 2018 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

From a stirring U.S. Army Field Band concert to a community tribute honoring Army Spc. Emmy Madrid, Citrus College Veterans Week celebrated service, sacrifice and local heroes.

volunteers distributing food in front of a Los Angeles Regional Food Bank truck on campus

Campus Volunteers Put Food Within Reach

November 1, 2018 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Through 13 mobile food pantry visits, Citrus College has distributed more than 65,000 pounds of food while volunteers help students and community members access essential nutrition with dignity.

seven citrus college and foresters volunteers stand among rows of backpacks filled with school supplies for student veterans

Community Partnership Packs a Difference

November 1, 2018 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Through a grant and campus partnership, nearly 60 Citrus College student veterans received backpacks stocked with school supplies, continuing the Citrus Business Association's tradition of supporting the VSC.

two veterans in uniform conduct a flag-folding ceremony during the saluting our veterans event at citrus college

Four Honorees, One Community Salute

December 4, 2017 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

During the 12th annual Saluting Our Veterans ceremony, Citrus College, APU, Azusa and Glendora honored local veterans with patriotic music, military traditions, student-veteran stories and community tributes of gratitude.

three service members stand in uniform during a citrus college event recognizing support for student veterans and military students

Eight Years Among the Nation's Best

December 4, 2017 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Victory Media recognized Citrus College as a Military Friendly School, honoring the college's eighth year on the list and its Veterans Success Center support, including counseling, financial aid, mental health services and study resources.