For nearly 25 years, the Puente program at Fresno City College has been using mentorship and community engagement to prepare students to transfer to four-year colleges and universities.

A newly awarded grant to Reedley College will help increase the number of Hispanic and low-income students attending college and completing postsecondary degrees. The college will implement four strategies to achieve this goal.

This Halloween, Oakhurst Center will hold the fifth annual “Trunk N Treat” event with the Oakhurst Chamber of Commerce. Each year, the mountain community comes together to provide local children with some spooky fun.

The Reedley College Friends of the Arts is a new group committed to promoting the art of students. The first event showcased a student-produced documentary film about local artists.

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.

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.

Chancellor’s Circle brings together leaders in business and education to shape the future of the community. For these committed donors, giving is just the beginning.

The Fresno Police Department, with a recent federal grant, will be hiring 26 additional officers. The new officers will likely come from the FCC Police Academy where future officers are trained with a unique focus toward law enforcement in the Central Valley.

A grant from the Tulare County Workforce Investment Board will fund vocational programs in health care and manufacturing.

Iron Designer Live competition, presented by Fresno Design Alliance and Willow International Center, provides local nonprofit with a brand-new logo—all in about an hour.

FCC nutrition instructor Ricarda Cerda will travel to Washington, D.C. for E. (Kika) de la Garza Fellowship for Hispanic-serving institutions. Federal networking and partnerships will bring benefits to Fresno City College.

Video compilation of the Iron Designer Live competition, held on May 13 at the Willow International Center.