Author: Marc S. Posner

February 3, 2023
Cypress College to Receive $500,000 for Veterans Resource Center, Military-Connected Student Services
"For Immediate Release February 3, 2023 Contact: Marc Posner (714) 484-7006 CYPRESS, Calif. – Cypress College (Cypress) will receive $500,000 through federal appropriations to support its military-connected students, part of $17 million successfully lobbied for various local projects by the recently retired Congressman Alan Lowenthal (CA-47). These earmark funds will expand"

November 29, 2022
Cypress College’s Caring Campus Promotes an Atmosphere of Welcoming, Improves Student Completion Rates
"For Immediate Release November 29, 2022 Contact: Marc Posner (714) 484-7006 College can be an intimidating place full of countless offices, departments, and jargon that can feel overwhelming for a brand-new student. Cypress College (Cypress) is determined to break down those barriers, following the implementation of a campus-wide commitment to ensure"

November 21, 2022
Cypress College President JoAnna Schilling Announces June 2023 Retirement Plans
"For Immediate Release November 21, 2022 Contact: Marc Posner (714) 484-7006 JoAnna Schilling, Cypress College’s 12th president, announced earlier in the month that she will retire at the end of the academic year. Dr. Schilling was selected as president in April 2017 and will have served in the role for 6"

October 31, 2022
Cypress College recognized as 2022 Equity Champion of Higher Education for Latinx Students
"For Immediate Release October 31, 2022 Contact: Marc Posner (714) 484-7006 (Cypress, Calif.) – For the second year in a row, Cypress College has been named a 2022 Equity Champion of Higher Education for Latinx Students for its successful work supporting Latinx students through the successful attainment of an Associate Degree"

CA Governor Visits Veterans Resource Center
"Cypress College hosted California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday, October 27, 2022 in a ceremony honoring military veterans and marking the creation of the OC Veterans Cemetery. The governor visited with Cypress College VRC students and employees and other elected officials who worked to make the cemetery a reality. During his"

October 11, 2022
Remembering Retiree Colette Johnson
"Cypress College is remembering retiree Colette Johnson, one of the campus’ initial cohort of employees who helped open the new campus in 1966. Johnson was an administrative assistant with a passion for serving students and participating in campus events where she cheered on those who represented the college. Johnson died on"

September 29, 2022
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Report Available
"In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, the Annual Security Report is now available. The report is prepared by the Office of Campus Safety in cooperation with Human Resources, Athletics, and Student Life and Leadership, along with information provided by"

September 26, 2022
Cypress College President to Participate in Event Modeled after ‘Dancing with the Stars’ to Raise Money for Homelessness, Food Insecurity in Orange County Award
"For Immediate Release September 26, 2022 Contact: Marc Posner (714) 484-7006 (Cypress, Calif.) – It might be easy to overlook the challenges of affordability in Orange County, a region known for its affluence, opulent coastal homes, and television series glorifying the idyllic living of the wealthy residents. Cypress College President"

September 22, 2022
Community Invited to Grand Opening Celebration of Legacy and Puente Centers at Cypress College
"Cypress College invites the community to a grand opening and dedication of two new centers on campus that will provide a meeting area and safe gathering space for students in the Puente and Legacy programs. All are welcome to attend the Legacy Center’s and Puente Center’s Grand Opening Celebration on September"

September 21, 2022
Email, Connection Issues Being Resolved ASAP
"Currently, both Cypress and Fullerton colleges are experiencing issues with internet connections to and from outside the campus. Cypress and Fullerton are both working to resolve these common issues. Among the issues, inbound emails may not be received if they are from non-Cypress email accounts and, in general, all users trying"