News Releases
UAA to Hold Robotics Graduation on March 22
March 18, 2024 – On Friday, March 22, the Uniquely Abled Academy (UAA) at College of the Canyons will host a graduation ceremony for nine students who have completed the UAA’s pilot robotics training program.
Registration Open for Spring Short-Term Classes
March 12, 2024 – More than 250 short-term classes are still open for students looking to enroll in the College of the Canyons spring 2024 semester.
COC Receives $50,000 DEWALT Grant
March 11, 2024 – College of the Canyons has received a $50,000 DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant to continue supporting the college’s construction technology program.
Nursing Program Accreditation Reaffirmed
March 6, 2024 – The National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN- CNEA) has reaffirmed the accreditation of the College of the Canyons nursing program for a maximum term of 10 years.
International Animation Festival Slated for March
March 5, 2024 – College of the Canyons will host its second annual International Animation Festival (IAF) on Saturday, March 16, 2024 to showcase the work of student animators at the high school and college level.
COC to Host Gillespie Field Dedication Ceremony
Febuary 28, 2024 – The College of the Canyons Athletic Department will host a field dedication ceremony to unveil the recently named Mike Gillespie Field in honor of the legendary baseball coach’s distinguished career.
Pop-Up FAFSA Workshops Announced
Febuary 28, 2024 – In an effort to help students navigate the new 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application form, College of the Canyons will be hosting four upcoming pop-up workshops.
College Receives Grant to Support MESA
January 31, 2024 – College of the Canyons has received a $125,000 subaward grant as part of a $3 million
Title V grant awarded to CSUN from the U.S. Department of Education to increase the
number of Hispanic and underrepresented students in art, health sciences, engineering,
computer science, and STEM disciplines.
Women's Conference Slated for March 23
January 30, 2024 – The annual College of the Canyons Women’s Conference will return to the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center on Saturday, March 23. Held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., this year’s conference will feature an exciting lineup of presenters and breakout sessions designed around the theme “Flourish."
Free Tax Preparation Services Offered
January 29, 2024 – The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program at College of the Canyons will offer free tax preparation services to individuals who made less than $67,000 in 2023, persons with disabilities, and those with limited English-speaking skills.
Canyons Promise Accepting Applications
January 26, 2024 – The Canyons Promise program at College of the Canyons is now accepting sign-ups for
the 2024-25 academic year.
Audit of Bond Spending Affirmed
January 24, 2024 – The Santa Clarita Community College District’s Independent Citizens Bond Oversight Committee voted to accept the results of an independent audit confirming the district properly accounted for all bond expenditures in the 2022-23 fiscal year.
College Named Regional Center of Excellence
January 24, 2024 – College of the Canyons has been awarded a $4 million grant to join a collaborative for Regional Effectiveness, Action, Transformation, and Equity as one of eight Regional Centers of Excellence in California.
Registration Ongoing for Spring Semester
January 23, 2024 – It is not too late for students and community members to register for the College of the Canyons Spring 2024 semester, which starts Monday, Feb. 5.
Information Nights Set for Prospective Students
January 23, 2024 – College of the Canyons will host Information Nights on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at the Valencia campus and Thursday, March 14, at the Canyon Country campus to better assist high school seniors interested in starting their college experience.
College Earns Carnegie Classification
January 11, 2024 – College of the Canyons is the only California community college to receive the 2024
Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, an elective designation that indicates
institutional commitment to community engagement awarded by the American Council on
Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Corn to Receive Silver Spur Award
January 10, 2024 – The College of the Canyons Foundation has named Steve Corn as the recipient of the prestigious 2024 Silver Spur Award for Community Service in recognition of his longtime support of the college and community service.
Endowment Created to Honor Jenkins
January 4, 2024 – The College of the Canyons Foundation has created an endowment fund in honor of Michele
Jenkins, who passed away Feb. 6, 2023, after nearly 40 years of service as a Board
of Trustees member.
Board of Trustees Names Officers
December 14, 2023 – The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees, which oversees College
of the Canyons, named its officers and confirmed its 2024 meeting schedule on Wednesday,
Dec. 13.
Program Awarded for 100 Percent Job Placement
December 12, 2023 – The College of the Canyons Workforce and Economic Advancement division was distinguished as one of the top-performing training providers by the South Bay Workforce Investment Board for its 100 percent job placement of Uniquely Abled Academy graduates.
College Awarded $600,000 for OER Materials
December 11, 2023 – College of the Canyons has been awarded $600,000 from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office in support of Zero Textbook Cost acceleration and Open Educational Resources that can be used and repurposed by community colleges statewide.
College Receives Industry Training Grant
December 4, 2023 – College of the Canyons has received a $500,00 grant from the California Workforce Development Board to develop High Road Training Partnerships with regional industry partners.
Patinkin to Perform at PAC on March 21
December 1, 2023 – Broadway’s master songman, Mandy Patinkin, accompanied by Adam Ben-David on piano, will bring his newest theatre concert “Mandy Patinkin in Concert: BEING ALIVE,” to the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons on Thursday, March 21.
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