Category: News

February 9, 2017
Mortuary Science Alum First in Line as Baccalaureate Application Opens
"Steve Crawford was so determined to be the first applicant for Cypress College’s Funeral Service baccalaureate program, he flew to Southern California from the Bay Area a day early to hand in his completed application Monday. “I’m very excited. I wanted to make sure that I was that person who was"

February 6, 2017
Engaging the Next Generation in Cybersecurity
"As the recent election season proved, cybersecurity is a constantly evolving, high-priority field that demands an experienced and qualified workforce full of innovative, critical thinkers—and job opportunities abound. In an effort to create cybersecurity education opportunities for K-12 Orange County students, a team of current and former Cypress students mentored nearly"

President Simpson Looks to College’s Future in Final Opening Day Address
"In a forward-looking address to faculty and staff, Cypress College President Bob Simpson set an energetic tone as he welcomed all back to campus for the spring semester Friday, January 27 on his final Opening Day. “Rather today than looking in the rearview mirror at what we have achieved,” Dr. Simpson"

February 3, 2017
Celebrate Diversity this Black History Month
"Understand the past and reflect on the present during the college’s Cypress@50, Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusiveness: The Conversation Continues… celebration of Black History Month. A series of events are scheduled throughout February, focusing on key conversations like black identity and racial inequality. We urge students and the campus community to"

Campus Holds Third Accreditation Open Forum
"Cypress College is accredited through the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), Western Association of Schools and Colleges, which accredits community colleges and other associate degree granting institutions in the Western region of the United States. The ACCJC is one of seven regional accrediting commissions authorized by the U.S. Department"

February 1, 2017
Campus Energy Efficiency Efforts Ongoing
"Cypress College has recently had a number of initiatives underway to improve energy efficiency and sustainability on campus. One of these is construction on the college’s new HVAC water chillers, which includes the installation of large underground water tanks that cool water at night. This water will then be circulated throughout"

Women in Sports Spotlight: Margaret Mohr
"Today is National Girls & Women in Sports Day. The day recognizes the “extraordinary achievements of those who have helped to effect change and create opportunities for women and girls in sports,” ngwsd.org states. In honor of this day, Cypress College is showcasing Head Coach Margaret Mohr. Coach Mohr has an"

January 31, 2017
Support Chargers Basketball at Hoops Night
"Cypress College basketball hosts Orange Coast College in their 4th Annual #CypCity Hoops Night on Friday, February 3. It’s a blackout game this year, with the men sporting new black uniforms and the women wearing black warm-ups. Show your school spirit by wearing black and coming out to cheer on our Chargers"

January 27, 2017
Cypress College Launches Food Bank
"A recent study of several thousand California Community College students found that 12 percent experienced food insecurity, while a separate nationwide survey of two- and four-year college students found nearly half of those surveyed reported some level of food insecurity. The take away? “Food insecurity is potentially undermining the educational success"

January 23, 2017
New Website for Bachelor’s Degree in Funeral Service Program
"Cypress College offers associates degrees in multiple fields. Recently, Cypress was one of 15 community colleges in California approved to offer a bachelor’s degree as part of a statewide pilot program. Cypress College’s program is a Bachelor’s of Science in Funeral Service. Such a degree is rare. In fact, Cypress College’s"