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370 Short-Term Classes Available this Fall

Oct. 5, 2026 – Registration is open for 370 short-term classes available during the fall semester. With start dates throughout October and November, the five- or eight-week courses are offered in-person at the Valencia and Canyon Country campuses, as well as online. The courses span a wide range of subjects and offer students flexible options to stay on track, said Dr. David Vakil, interim assistant superintendent and vice president of instruction.

A smiling Leslie Navarro, wearing a pink checkered apron, stands in her bakery kitchen with shelves of baskets in the background.

Culinary Alumna's Bread Business Rises

Oct. 22, 2026 – Leslie Navarro enrolled at the Institute for Culinary Education to become a chef. The plan changed when she took a baking course taught by Cindy Schwanke, chair of the program. "She walked past me and said, 'Oh, you have bread hands!'" Navarro recalled. "Little did she know she was sealing my fate." After graduating, Navarro turned her passion into a business, launching Breadbasket Bake House, a Castaic bakery specializing in artisan breads and baked goods.

'Harry Potter' Series Examined

Oct. 21, 2026 – Wizards and muggles alike are invited to attend the fall 2026 scholarly presentation by English Professor Erin Delaney at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Nov. 12. Titled “The Boy Who Lived and the Author Who Shall Not Be Named: Reading ‘Harry Potter’ in the Shadow of J.K. Rowling,” Delaney’s presentation examines the beloved book series through the lens of literary theory and the author's public views about gender and sexuality.

New Season Debuts at Performing Arts Center

July 7, 2026 – 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.

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Broad Foundation Invests in Student Training

July 6, 2026 – The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation has donated $1.1 million to train Advanced Technology Center students for high-demand, high-tech fields and meet the workforce and economic development needs of Los Angeles County.

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. The college is awaiting state approval of architectural plans.

Grant to Support CNC Student Scholarships

Aug. 12, 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.

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CougarFest!

Hundreds of new and returning students descended on the Honor Grove for CougarFest on Wednesday, Sept. 16, to learn more about campus resources, student clubs, and alliances. Hosted by Campus Life & Student Engagement, the event was also held at the Canyon Country campus on Tuesday, Sept. 15.

Collage of photos from the Transfer Fair at the Valencia campus.

Transfer Fair

Admissions representatives from UC, CSU, private, and out-of-state universities were on hand to provide information and guidance to students during the Transfer Fair in the Student Center on Monday, Sept. 14. Lunch was provided.

College of the Canyons was out in force to celebrate the country's 250th birthday during the Annual Fourth of July Parade in Old Town Newhall.

Congressional Visit

The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense paid a visit to College of the Canyons on Friday, Sept. 4, to conduct a hearing on issues critical to the nation’s military, economy, and future of warfare. Held at the Performing Arts Center, the hearing focused on strengthening America’s defense industrial base, developing a skilled workforce to sustain it, and securing access to critical minerals and resources.

Community members, business leaders, and campus colleagues celebrated the appointment of Dr. Jasmine Ruys to the position of superintendent/president.

Warm Reception

Community members, business leaders, and campus colleagues celebrated the appointment of Dr. Jasmine Ruys to the position of superintendent/president during a reception at the University Center on Thursday, Aug. 20. Following a nationwide executive search that concluded earlier this year, Dr. Ruys was chosen as the fifth permanent CEO in college history.

Hundreds of new, prospective, and continuing students attended Welcome Day at the Valencia campus on Friday, Aug. 14.

Welcoming Event

Hundreds of new, prospective, and continuing students attended Welcome Day at the Valencia campus on Friday, Aug. 14. The event provided students an opportunity to learn about available services and programs, and allowed them to explore the campus and prepare for the start of the fall semester.

The women's soccer team began its 2026 campaign with a two-match series in Hawaii – the first out-of-state competition in the program's history.

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The women's soccer team began its 2026 campaign with a two-match series in Hawaii – the first out-of-state competition in the program's history. The team faced host University of Hawaii at Hilo on Aug. 18, followed by a match against Chaminade University of Honolulu on Aug. 20. Both matches pitted Canyons against NCAA Division II programs.

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