Author: Marc S. Posner

October 1, 2019
2019 Annual Safety and Security Report Now Available
"Cypress College’s 2019 Annual Safety and Security Report is now available. The report meets the requirements of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure Act — which is intended to provide students and the public with access to information critical to their safety. The Campus Safety Department prepares this report annually to comply with"

September 27, 2019
U.S. Department of Education Awards $2.8 Million Title V Grant to Cypress College
"Cypress College is the recipient of a $2.8 million federal Title V grant intended to improve graduation and transfer rates. The U.S. Department of Education awards the grants to colleges and universities across the country as part of the Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program. Title V grants are highly competitive — 43"

September 12, 2019
Cypress College Displays ‘Hostile Terrain,’ Brings Attention to Humanitarian Crisis at Southern Border
"Bringing America’s humanitarian crisis at its southern border front and center, Cypress College presents “Hostile Terrain,” a global pop-up installation and wall map created by anthropologist Jason De León. “Hostile Terrain,” organized by the North Orange County Community College District Office of Diversity and Compliance, asks visitors to fill toe-tags with"

Cypress College Presents ‘El Artist’ — Works of J. Sergio O’Cadiz Moctezuma Sept. 19-Nov. 14
"As part of Cypress College’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, the Cypress College Art Gallery presents the work of J. Sergio O’Cadiz Moctezuma this month. Exploring O’Cadiz Moctezuma’s innovative poured concrete process, “El Artist” displays paintings, drawings and public artworks that demonstrate his often-controversial, boundary-crossing creativity. “His work makes OC stare uncomfortably"

September 3, 2019
Cypress College’s Automotive Technology Program Named Toyota’s Top T-TEN School in the U.S.
"Cypress College’s Automotive Technology Program swept the recent Toyota Technician Training & Education Network (T-TEN) awards — including being named the #1 T-TEN program in the nation. The announcements came at the recent Toyota Technician Training & Education Network (T-TEN) awards held at Lakes Community College in Laconia, New Hampshire. “I"

August 29, 2019
Don Tyrrell Remembered for His Guidance of Cypress College Students
"Cypress College is remembering Don Tyrrell, a 35-year employee who continued to support the campus following his retirement in 2005. Mr. Tyrrell, a resident of Westminster, died on August 22. He was 81. Mr. Tyrrell was a counselor serving business majors during his entire tenure at Cypress College — and was"

August 28, 2019
Cypress College Again Named by Niche as #1 Community College in California
"Cypress College is once again the top community college in California according to a top college-selection organization. Niche, Inc. named Cypress College the 2020 Best Community College in the state last week. Niche previously identified Cypress College as California’s number one community college in its 2018 examination of colleges and universities."

August 9, 2019
Announcing Cypress College Night at Angel Stadium on Sept. 26
"Take us out to the ball game! Cypress College has partnered with the Angels for the first-ever Cypress College Night at Angel Stadium. Join us Thursday, September 26, as the Angels host the Houston Astros in the final home stand of the 2019 season. Tickets are on sale now! Purchase online or"

August 8, 2019
Cypress College Aviation Program Adds Full-Motion Simulator to Enhance Technical Skills
"Cypress College recently announced the addition of a full-motion, Twin-Engine Reciprocating & Turbine Motion Simulator to its new Aviation Lab. The Twin-Engine Reciprocating & Turbine Motion Simulator enables Cypress College instructors to train aspiring pilots for their initial private pilot certificates. This on-the-ground training saves students between 30 and 60 hours"

July 25, 2019
Cypress College’s Accreditation Fully Reaffirmed Through 2024
"Cypress College received reaffirmation of its accreditation from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The college addressed the single compliance requirement identified in its follow-up report and was reaffirmed for the remainder of its review cycle, which runs through 2024. “The"