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First Clinical Lab Scientist Graduation
Oct. 28, 2025 – The first Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) cohort graduated during a ceremony at the University Center on Friday, Oct. 24. Launched in 2024, the program prepares students for careers in clinical laboratories. Twelve graduates earned certificates and may now take the state certification exam. “These students are entering the workforce at a time when the demand for clinical laboratory scientists continues to grow," said Dr. Hencelyn Chu, CLS program director and Medical Laboratory Technologies chair.
College Chosen as National Park Ambassador
Oct. 7, 2025 – College of the Canyons has been selected to join the 2025–26 class of National Park Trust College Ambassadors, standing out as the only community college among a prestigious group of universities nationwide. Other participants include Harvard University, Georgetown University, and 15 others. The program equips students to lead outdoor initiatives on their campuses while gaining practical, hands-on experience in the park and outdoor industries.
Faculty Member Honored with NEA Award
Sept. 30, 2025 – Wendy Brill-Wynkoop, chair of the College of the Canyons Photography Department, has been named a 2026 National Education Association (NEA) Foundation Global Learning Fellowship Travelers Award recipient for California, joining a cohort of just 48 educators nationwide. The NEA Foundation Travelers Award recognizes educators who exemplify excellence in teaching, advocacy for the profession, commitment to equity and opportunity, community engagement, and leadership in professional development.
Procurement Team Earns National Award
Sept. 29, 2025 – For the fifth year in a row, the College of the Canyons Contracts, Procurement, and Risk Management Department has been honored with the Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award from the National Procurement Institute. The recognition places the college among 216 organizations nationwide — and one of only 15 higher education institutions in the U.S. and Canada — to receive the award in 2025.
College Receives Golden Globe Grant
Sept. 17, 2025 – The Golden Globe Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to College of the Canyons to support the Canyons Media Work Education Experience, a hands-on program that allows students to create professional-quality media productions while earning non-tuition credit. The program's first project is The Valley, a seven-episode original series that will premiere on SCVTV later this year.
Board Announces Leadership Changes
Sept. 11, 2025 – The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees announced leadership changes following a closed-session meeting Wednesday, Sept. 10. The board voted to place Interim Superintendent/President David C. Andrus, J.D., on administrative leave, effective immediately. To ensure continuity of college operations, the trustees also announced that Dr. Jasmine Ruys (pictured), assistant superintendent/vice president of student services, will step in immediately to serve as acting superintendent/president in the near term.
$850K Boost for Business Training
Sept. 9, 2025 – The Employee Training Institute has received $850,000 from the California Employment Training Panel (ETP) to provide training for local companies seeking an up-skilled workforce. The two-year reimbursement contract will allow the college to offset training costs charged to employers who meet eligibility requirements. It's the 18th contract of its kind awarded to the college, bringing total ETP funding to more than $9 million for Santa Clarita Valley employers.
Focused Class Registration Open
Sept. 8, 2025 – Students who missed the start of the fall semester still have time to enroll at College of the Canyons. More than 455 Focused Classes are available. These accelerated five-, eight-, and 12-week courses have start dates through November, allowing students to catch up, add an extra class, or get ahead in their academic goals. Classes are offered at both the Valencia and Canyon Country campuses, as well as online.
College Ranked 14th Statewide for ROI
August 26, 2025 – College of the Canyons ranks 14th statewide in a Return on Investment (ROI) analysis of 327 California community colleges and certificate-granting institutions. Among 25 L.A. County community colleges, the college is No. 1 in the Northern L.A. region, with students recouping out-of-pocket costs in just three to four months and earning a median salary of $49,022 within 10 years, according to the College Futures Foundation and HEA Group.
2025/26 Spotlight Series Announced
July 14, 2025 – The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center Spotlight Series will feature a diverse lineup of performers spanning genres of swing, pop music, and magic. Upcoming performances include Phat Cat Swinger (pictured) on Saturday, Nov. 8. Tickets can be purchased online, at the box office, or by calling (661) 362-5304.
Golf Tournament
Golfers were out in force at Valencia Country Club for the COC Foundation's SiteOne and Hunter Industries Swing for Student Success golf tournament on Monday, Oct. 20. Presented by Orion Risk Management, the tournament supports students with scholarships, emergency aid, and other vital services.
Jobs in Progress
Hundreds of job-seekers packed the West PE gymnasium for the Santa Clarita Job Fair on Friday, Oct. 17. Career Services' biannual event was presented in partnership with the SCV Economic Development Corp., SCV Chamber of Commerce, City of Santa Clarita, and America's Job Center of California.
Into the Stratosphere
The College of the Canyons chapter of the Society of Physics Students successfully launched a high-altitude balloon carrying a scientific device that members designed and built. The payload included a bio-aerosol sampler to collect microorganisms in the stratosphere, where life is rarely studied. The work is part of a scientific thesis by instructor and chapter advisor Kimberly Berthet.
Student Experiment Soars
An experiment designed by College of the Canyons students soared into the upper stratosphere aboard NASA's High Altitude Student Platform scientific research balloon on Thursday, Sept. 4. The device, designed to capture atomic spectra of the sun's corona, was built by members of the college's Aerospace and Science Team. The balloon was launched from Fort Sumner, N.M.
