Tag: Press Release
Press Release
June 17, 2020
Cypress College Among Initial Members of New USC-Based Equity Leadership Alliance
"Cypress College is among the initial members of the California Community College Equity Leadership Alliance, an initiative from the USC Race and Equity Center formed in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd and nationwide protests. The alliance is an effort to move from words to action. “Cypress College is committed to"
Press Release
June 9, 2020
Cypress College Earns 2 National Rankings, Ranked #3 Best Community College and #8 in Success Rate
"The faculty and staff at Cypress College are doing their part to help students complete their goals, and it has not gone unnoticed. Cypress was named the #3 best community college in the nation by College Consensus, and #8 in student success among 4-year public colleges by The Chronicle of Higher"
Press Release
May 15, 2020
Cypress College’s 53rd Commencement Scheduled for Friday, May 22, Via Virtual Broadcast
"The celebration will go on! Cypress College will celebrate the Class of 2020 by hosting its 53rd Commencement at 5 p.m. on May 22, 2020, as a streamed virtual event. Graduates will participate with viewing parties from their stay-at-home locations. The Class of 2020 is also invited to participate in Cypress"
Press Release
April 8, 2020
Cypress College Transitions to Remote Learning, Student Service Delivery Without Missing a Day
"Cypress College is operating at nearly full capacity as a remote learning environment — with approximately 90% of all coursework transitioned from in-person instruction and essentially 100% of student services available to students online. The immediate transition of all services is unique among regional peer institutions, and perhaps across the state."
Press Release
April 3, 2020
“Drive-Up WiFi” Program Launched by Cypress College to Facilitate Student Internet Access
"In an effort to provide students with reliable, high-speed internet access — and in keeping with social-distancing directives issued by county, state, and national officials — Cypress College is launching “Drive-Up WiFi” available to all enrolled students. Wireless access will be available to students in Lot #1 on a first-come, first-served basis. Access"
Press Release
November 4, 2019
Cypress College Welcomes Prospective Students to Second Connect2Cypress Outreach Event on Nov. 5
"Cypress College welcomes prospective students to its second Connect2Cypress event — an introduction for students to the college by connecting them with resources needed to foster a successful journey at Cypress College. The event takes place on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. Connect2Cypress, featuring Majors2Careers, provides the opportunity for future Chargers to"
Career Education
October 7, 2019
Cypress College Career Technical Education Counselor Named Counselor of the Year
"The Orange County Career Education Community College Network recently named Cypress College Career Technical Education Counselor Dr. Jane Jepson as a 2019 Counselor of the Year. The award, given each year to counselors who excel in a number of areas pertaining to student and career success, will be presented at the"
Press Release
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"
Press Release
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"
Press Release
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"