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Scholarship endownment to help students for years to come
March 16, 2010 – 2:27 pm | No Comment
Scholarship endownment to help students for years to come

Your contributions, along with matched funds from the Osher Foundation, will help California’s community college students afford a quality education.

Couple brings tastes of the world to campus cafe
February 23, 2010 – 11:33 am | No Comment
Couple brings tastes of the world to campus cafe

The Willow International Cafe offers students a welcoming atmosphere and international cuisine, thanks to husband and wife managers Ziad and Sara Abwini.

Community College or NOT! – Video
February 20, 2010 – 9:26 am | No Comment
Community College or NOT! – Video

We’re taking you back to 1975 for a look at the hit game show, “Community College or NOT!”—the quiz show where we find out if you know the difference between a community college and a four-year university.

Fresno City College alumnus Joe Wlliams adds another award to his shelf
February 16, 2010 – 12:24 pm | One Comment
Fresno City College alumnus Joe Wlliams adds another award to his shelf

Joe Williams, former city council member and community leader, is the 2010 recipient of the Leon S. Peters Award. The award recognizes his 40 years of public and private service to the Fresno area.

Reedley College partners with ag leadership program
February 9, 2010 – 6:01 pm | No Comment
Reedley College partners with ag leadership program

A new grant will stimulate the involvement of Reedley College with the Partners in Agricultural Leadership (PAL) program, which encourages high school students to pursue agriculture careers and develop leadership skills.

New grant encourages continued nursing education
January 30, 2010 – 11:27 am | No Comment
New grant encourages continued nursing education

A $250,000 grant presented to Fresno City College, in collaboration with area universities, will fund easier transitions from associate degree nursing programs to bachelor’s degree programs.

Former Reedley College student leads Red Cross chapter
January 22, 2010 – 10:20 am | No Comment
Former Reedley College student leads Red Cross chapter

Louise Kolbert, Reedley College alumna, provides an excellent example of the spirit of public service that follows students as they move on from SCCCD campuses.

Japanese American former students to receive honorary degrees, decades after WWII internment
January 18, 2010 – 11:07 am | No Comment
Japanese American former students to receive honorary degrees, decades after WWII internment

Japanese Americans who attended Fresno City College or Reedley College in the early 1940s, but whose education was cut short by WWII internment, will finally receive recognition with honorary diplomas. SCCCD needs your help to locate potential honorees.

New residence hall offers Reedley students a better experience
December 22, 2009 – 10:47 am | No Comment
New residence hall offers Reedley students a better experience

Living on campus just got a bit more comfortable for Reedley College students. The completion of the new Sequoia Residence Hall means better amenities and updated facilities for students.

North Centers students band together for planetary improvement
December 18, 2009 – 11:18 am | 2 Comments
North Centers students band together for planetary improvement

At Willow International, the Planeteers Club provides opportunities for volunteer service and education for students looking to have a positive impact on their communities—both locally and globally.

New Madera Center learning community stays focused on the ‘goal’
December 8, 2009 – 11:59 am | No Comment
New Madera Center learning community stays focused on the ‘goal’

A new program of courses at Madera Center sets a solid foundation of education to ensure students receive the tools needed to transfer to a four-year college or university.

FCC president honored as national achiever
November 26, 2009 – 3:08 pm | No Comment
FCC president honored as national achiever

Dr. Cynthia Azari, FCC president, was recognized as a National TRIO Achiever. TRIO programs, established in the 1960’s, provide nationally funded support for low-income and disadvantaged students.

Reedley ag student leads the herd
November 18, 2009 – 5:17 pm | No Comment
Reedley ag student leads the herd

Reedley College student Martin Castro receives awards for livestock and leadership. His involvement in student agricultural organizations at the local and statewide levels is already setting an example for the future.

Reedley College names new vice president of instruction
November 2, 2009 – 11:19 am | No Comment
Reedley College names new vice president of instruction

Marilyn Behringer, dean of instruction for the business division at FCC, will take over as vice president of instruction at Reedley College in January. Her varied experience will assist her in the new position.