Category: News

"#Motivating | Political Science Professor Peter Mathews is among Cypress faculty contributing to their educational fields outside of the classroom. A frequent commentator on local, national and international media (including the BBC), Professor Mathews was presented with the 2015 Cypress College Charger Award for his community engagement. Recently, Professor Mathews was interviewed on the Thom Hartmann"

"How does one go from the projects of Pacoima to one of the most prestigious universities in California… and then move on to become one of the youngest directors of an international science/tech company? Jesse Lamas Calvillo, Director of AGQ Labs (USA), tells us how. In a keynote address to over 100 Cypress"

"Does the end of the semester have you tearing your hair out? We know that Finals Week can be super stressful. There’s always a math problem that you can’t quite understand, a paragraph in a paper giving you trouble, or that moment of panic when you realize you haven’t purchased a"

"East L.A. is a mix of contrasts and fusion: sleek locales and pueblo panaderias, Eastern art and Mexican murals, mariachi and Morrissey. Its vibe is current, hip. So much so, in fact, that its notorious past feels much more distant than it actually is (at least to this L.A. local). In"

"This is the first of a series written by Student Ambassador Steven Tataje, in which he will be spotlighting some of the wonderful student organizations at Cypress. In this post, Steven discusses MEChA, which he co-founded this semester and serves as President. During my time as a student at Cypress, I"

"On Thursday, the college was closed as students, faculty, and staff took time to connect with friends and family and count their blessings. While many are giving thanks this holiday season, many others — both here and abroad — are mourning loss. Extremists responsible for the recent mass killings in Paris"

"The Legacy Program is one of the various ways that the college helps students reach their dreams of college success. With an emphasis on the African American experience in the United States, the program focuses on assisting educationally underrepresented populations of students. Legacy combines a  strong and focused academic curriculum with"

"#Motivating | Cypress College has many incredible faculty with strong professional backgrounds in their discipline. Art Professor Paul Paiement is an example of those who not only bring past professional experience, but continue to practice and innovate in their field. The Italian publication La Toscana recently featured his “Una Moderna Wunderkammer” show,"

"#Motivating | We are very pleased and proud to announce that one of our own — Becky Floyd (Professor of Anthropology, Social Sciences) — was nominated for 2015 Orange County Teacher of the Year. This prestigious recognition celebrates the most outstanding faculty in our region. Professor Floyd was honored at the annual"

"Hi Cypress Chargers! My name is Angel Garcia, and I am both the AS President and a Student Ambassador of Cypress College. As a student here for the past three years, I want to let you all know about some of my recommendations – ranging from my favorite professors to my favorite local places"