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Fall Semester Classes Still Available
July 28, 2026 – Students can now register for fall classes. More than 1,890 class sections are available in academic, career education, transfer, and noncredit programs. The fall schedule includes in-person, online, and hybrid courses designed to help students earn degrees and certificates, prepare for careers, transfer to four-year universities, and complete general education requirements. The fall semester runs Aug. 24 through Dec. 12.
SCV Book Festival Returns Sept. 12
Aug. 10, 2026 – College of the Canyons will host the third annual Santa Clarita Valley Book Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center to promote the joy and power of reading and celebrate local authors. The event will feature literary readings by local and national authors, non-author exhibitors, and food trucks.
Celebrating a Decade of NASA Projects
Sept. 9, 2026 – For 10 years, the sky has been the limit for the Aerospace and Science Team, which has provided students with hands-on research opportunities through NASA student spaceflight programs, including the High Altitude Student Platform (HASP), RockSat-X, and RockOn! To date, College of the Canyons students have completed 10 HASP missions, seven RockSat-X missions, and five RockOn! missions.
Broad Foundation Donates $1.1 Million to ATC
July 6, 2026 – College of the Canyons has received a landmark $1.1 million donation from The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation to support the Advanced Technology Center (ATC), a transformative initiative designed to train students for high-demand, high-tech fields and meet the workforce and economic development needs of Los Angeles County. The gift will support student enrollment growth and program development at the ATC, with a focus on advancing programs in advanced manufacturing, network technologies, and welding.
Performing Arts Center Announces New Season
The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons will welcome audiences for its 2026-27 Spotlight Series season, which features six nationally touring productions spanning doo-wop, classic rock, '90s hits, holiday music, Día de los Muertos festivities, and high-flying canine performers.
Foundation Golf Tourney Slated Oct. 19
The College of the Canyons Foundation will host its annual “Swing for Student Success” Golf Tournament on Monday, Oct. 19, at Valencia Country Club, bringing together community leaders, business partners, alumni, and supporters for a day of golf and philanthropy to benefit students.
Advanced Technology Center Taking Shape
The planned Advanced Technology Center will be equipped with the technology to teach laser welding, robotics, mechatronics, metrology, welding, and CNC machining. Architectural plans are on track for state approval this spring, setting the stage to begin construction later this year.
Students Place Second in NASA Competition
Aug. 12, 2026 – A team of College of the Canyons students earned second place and a $25,000 prize at the 2026 NASA ORBIT Challenge at Space Center Houston on July 17. Students Sophia Cranshaw and Tatiana Torrecampo led the only community college team competing in the Space Track category. More than 100 teams from colleges and universities nationwide competed. The team designed a clinical decision-support system to help astronauts assess health risks during long-duration space missions.
Grant to Support Student Scholarships
Sept. 1, 2026 – College of the Canyons has received a $15,000 grant from the Gene Haas Foundation to support scholarships for students pursuing Computer Numerical Control (CNC) training through the Uniquely Abled Academy. "This grant will help more students gain hands-on experience and industry-recognized credentials in CNC technology, preparing them for success in a rapidly evolving field," said Jeff Gregor, assistant superintendent/vice president of workforce and economic advancement.
Procurement Team Earns National Award
Aug. 21, 2026 – The College of the Canyons Contracts, Procurement, and Risk Management Department has been honored with the 2026 Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award from the National Procurement Institute. The recognition places the college among 251 organizations nationwide to receive the award, which honors public agencies whose procurement practices reflect the highest standards of excellence. It's the sixth year in a row the department has won the award.
