News Releases
College Recognized for Student Voting
December 6, 2024 – College of the Canyons was selected by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting.
Torres Named De Anza College President
December 2, 2024 – Dr. Omar Torres, who serves as chief instructional officer at College of the Canyons, has been named President of De Anza College, effective January 3, 2025.
COC Recognized for Excellence in Placement
November 25, 2024 – The Campaign for College Opportunity has named College of the Canyons a 2024 Champion for Excellence in Placement in Black Math Success.
Winter 2025 Registration Underway
November 21, 2024 – Registration is underway for the College of the Canyons winter 2025 session, which boasts more than 300 class sections.
College Receives Award for Antiracism Project
November 13, 2024 – College of the Canyons was one of 25 winners to receive a 2024 Open Education Awards for Excellence (OEAwards 2024). The college was recognized for its Open for Antiracism (OFAR) project, which demonstrates how faculty can use Open Educational Resources (OER) and open pedagogy to make their instructional materials and teaching practices anti-racist.
Purchasing Department Receives Award
November 5, 2024 – For the fourth consecutive time, the College of the Canyons Contracts, Procurement, and Risk Management (CPRM) department received a 2024 Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® (AEP) award from the National Procurement Institute, Inc. (NPI).
Brooke Bailey Is Just Getting Started
October 22, 2024 – College of the Canyons sophomore music student Brooke Bailey was on her way to school one morning when she received a phone call that would change her life.
Wickline Named CCC Associate Vice President
October 11, 2024 – Paul Wickline, former associate vice president of instruction at College of the Canyons, has been appointed as the associate vice president of the college’s Canyon Country campus.
Bond Oversight Committee Members Appointed
September 23, 2024 – The College of the Canyons Board of Trustees approved the appointment of three new members to the Santa Clarita Community College District Independent Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee at its Sept. 11 meeting.
Aerospace Team Receives $300,000 NASA Grant
September 19, 2024 – The College of the Canyons Aerospace and Science Team (AST) has received a $300,000 grant from NASA’s Mentoring and Opportunities in STEM with Academic Institutions for Community Success (MOSAICS) program, which aims to expand student access to research opportunities in science and space engineering, as well as to NASA’s workforce.
Board of Trustees Appoints New Member
September 19, 2024 – The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees appointed Carlos Guerrero to fill Board Seat No. 5, effective immediately, at its Sept. 18 meeting.
College Earns Zero Energy Design Designation
September 11, 2024 – College of the Canyons is one of only two community colleges in the nation to have been named a 2024 Zero Energy Design Designation recipient by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Andrus Named Interim Superintendent/President
August 15, 2024 – The Board of Trustees has appointed David C. Andrus, J.D., the district’s interim superintendent/president.
Performing Arts Center Shows Announced
June 24, 2024 – The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center Spotlight Series will feature a diverse lineup of musicians and performers, as well as family-friendly events.
College to Launch First Bachelor's Degree
June 17, 2024 – College of the Canyons will launch its first bachelor's degree program – a bachelor of science in building performance – in January.
