Author: Anastasia Thrift

August 15, 2025
#CYPossible: Rowena M. Tomaneng, English
"Completing coursework calls for celebration, and we are proud to celebrate with Cypress College’s newest degree- and certificate-holders. By achieving these education goals, graduates and certificate-earners are equipped to continue on their college path or find strong footholds in the career fields they’ve chosen. We’ve taken the journey with these outstanding"

July 9, 2025
College Access Plan Helps Future Cypress Student and Wildfire Survivor During Time of Need
"Pasadena High School senior Alejandra Surias saw most of her possessions vanish or become unusable last January when she fled her Altadena home with her family during a wildfire, according to a post by the California Community Foundation. Now, with the help of College Access Plan (CAP), she is preparing to"

June 10, 2025
First Group of Mazda Partnership Students Graduates
"Last spring, Mazda began a partnership with Cypress College to create a new career track for Automotive Technology students. Those participants in the first group to complete all courses in Mazda Automotive Student Training, or MAST, were honored in a graduation celebration in late May. Out of the 10 graduates, five"

June 4, 2025
Rad Tech Gets Equipment Upgrade
"The Radiologic Technology Program recently installed new equipment in its classrooms, modernizing the previous technology in place for more than 12 years. Now students have, according to Program Director Michael Frianeza, two fully energized X-ray rooms to practice technical skills and apply classroom learning before beginning clinical training. “The new system"

May 21, 2025
Now Arriving: VAPA Students at John Wayne
"Visual and Performing Arts students sang and danced at John Wayne Airport in Orange County earlier this month as part of “The Collective Self,” a show featuring student artwork and photography. The live performances took place near the photo and art exhibits in the baggage claim areas of sections A and"

May 20, 2025
@Cypress 05/19/25 – De-Stress Events, Free Grad Sash, APIDA Month, Outstanding Graduate
"Campus Closed Next Monday, May 26 the campus and all online services will be closed Monday, May 26. Enjoy your three-day weekend! APIDA Heritage Month APIDA has planned several events for May, Asian Pacific Islander Desi Heritage Month. Take part in Talk Story, Finals Week, and Movie Night! All events to"

Cypress College Fashion Club Makes News
"A recent show by the Cypress College Fashion Club was covered by the Orange County Register, bringing attention to this student-led group and the show’s mission. Earlier this month, during a night of exhibits from Visual and Performing Arts students, Fashion Club president Freya Pineda and fellow students walked a runway"

May 13, 2025
@Cypress 05/12/25 – Free Grad Sash, APIDA Month & Graduation, Student Art Exhibits
"Foster Care Awareness Month The month of May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and EOPS has invited students, faculty, and staff to celebrate and support Guardian Scholars and NextUp students at Cypress College. EOPS has planned a series of engaging events from now until May 15 to raise awareness, build community,"

May 8, 2025
Health and Wellness Takes Center Stage on Campus
"Yesterday, the “Recharge Your Health” fair offered a chance for students and the community to browse resources offered on campus, receive free checkups, get help with public wellness services, and reflect upon personal safety with an art exhibit. A resource fair at the center of the event featured Cypress College’s health"

May 6, 2025
5K Run/Walk Returns to Cypress Campus
"The Cypress College Veterans Organization, with support from the Puente Club, yesterday hosted the fourth Cypress College 5K Run/Walk. It had been six years since the last such event, which coincided with the Veterans Resource Center groundbreaking ceremony in March of 2019. “The Run/Walk has become a cherished tradition for our college"