Category: News

May 21, 2022
Cypress College Celebrates 55th Commencement
"Cypress College hosted its 55th Commencement on Friday evening — the first in-person graduation ceremony in 3 years — with a record number of graduates and guests participating. The event was held in the college’s Gateway Plaza with more than 800 graduates from the classes of 2022, 2021, and 2020 in"

February 15, 2022
CYProud: Raelynn Requena
"Student success comes in many different forms, and Cypress College is proud to recognize and celebrate the variety of paths our students take to achieve their dreams. Whether it’s transferring to a four-year institution, or receiving an associate degree or certificate and heading into the workforce, we want all of our"

January 10, 2022
Cypress College, UCI, CSUF awarded National Science Foundation Grant to Increase Diversity in STEM, Ensure Workforce Readiness
"For Immediate Release February 3, 2022 Contact: Marc Posner (714) 484-7006 The National Science Foundations (NSF) has awarded Cypress College; University of California, Irvine (UCI); and California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) a $1.5 million partnership grant over three years. The grant will be used at the three campuses to encourage"

May 21, 2021
Class of 2021 Celebrated in 54th Commencement
"Cypress College celebrated the Class of 2021 in its live, remote 54th Commencement on Friday night. As one of Cypress College’s largest graduating classes, the 1,542 students overcame the pandemic along with the rigors of their normal coursework. Graduates provided photographs and quotes shown on screen along with the recitation of"

March 29, 2023
Cypress College President Finalists Present at Open Forum
"The Cypress College President Finalists Open Forum held on campus today, March 29, 2023, is now complete. You can now view the forum on the Cypress College YouTube channel. View the Cypress College President Finalists Open Forum at: Cypress College President Selection Process – Campus Open Forum – YouTube The finalists (listed"

March 20, 2023
Dr. Schilling Recognized in CA Legislature
"Cypress College President JoAnna Schilling, Ph.D., was recognized by Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva on the floor of the California Assembly this afternoon as the Woman of the Year from the 67th Assembly District. Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva’s office issued the following news release on the honor received by Dr. Schilling: For Immediate Release: March"

March 16, 2023
Dr. Schilling Honored by Rep. Steel as a Woman of Distinction
"Cypress College President JoAnna Schilling, Ph.D., was honored this morning by Congresswoman Michelle Steel as a 2023 Woman of Distinction in the 45th Congressional District. Dr. Schilling was one of 19 women honored at the ceremony, which was held at the La Palma Community Center. The recognition included a certificate from"

March 9, 2023
Dr. Schilling is Woman of the Year for 67th Assembly District
"Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva announced today that Cypress College President JoAnna Schilling, Ph.D. is the 2023 Woman of the Year from the 67th Assembly District — which includes Cypress College. Dr. Schilling will be recognized on the floor of the Assembly on March 20 with women across California. Quirk-Silva will make a"

First Auto Skills Challenge and Career Fair Connects High School Students to Future Possibilities
"On March 1, the Career and Technical Education Division hosted its first Automotive Skills Challenge and Career Fair event, for local high school students to learn about future work within the automotive industry. More than 250 high school students from six area schools participated in hands-on activities as well as networking"

March 8, 2023
International Cultural Festival Brings Together Campus Community
"The college’s first International Cultural Festival took place February 28 and brought the campus community together with world cuisine cooking demonstrations, live music, and more. The day-long event spanned for several hours across multiple campus locations, and represented a wide variety of world-wide cultural offerings. “I wanted to give our students"

February 15, 2023
President Schilling’s Board Report for February 14, 2023
"The following is a report to members of the North Orange County Community College District Board of Trustees Presented by Cypress College President JoAnna Schilling, Ph.D. on February 14, 2023 Happy Valentine’s Day! And for some sweet news, congratulations to our Financial Aid teams across the District for being awarded the"

January 25, 2023
President Schilling’s Board Report for January 24, 2023
"The following is a report to members of the North Orange County Community College District Board of Trustees Presented by Cypress College President JoAnna Schilling, Ph.D. on January 24, 2023 Thank you to those who attended our Opening Day convocation at Cypress College. We heard an inspiring message from Robert Terenishi,"

January 20, 2023
Spring 2023 Opening Day Focuses on Change
"Opening Day speeches highlighted college achievements of the past and what will come next in the months and years to come. Cypress College’s spring 2023 Opening Day event on January 20 welcomed faculty and staff to the new semester with student performances, campus project updates, enrollment information, and one farewell. The"

January 11, 2023
HRC Grad Institutes Weekly Plant-Based Lunches for SoCal Schools
"Cypress College Culinary Arts graduate Jonathan Park has uprooted Santa Ana Unified School District meals recently. The certified chef, who will begin as a Hotel, Restaurant, and Culinary Arts adjunct professor in spring, garnered attention for starting SAUSD Plant-Based Wednesdays in fall 2022. “Plant-based day is our chance to share with"