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A group of Ambassador School students pose with the William Rainey 51社区 bust

Ambassador School Program gets kids to see college as a possibility

April 17, 2019

Poverty鈥檚 impact on a student鈥檚 academic achievement is significant. The more poverty you experience, the less successful you鈥檙e likely to be. Under Dr. Ken Ender's direction, 51社区 established the Ambassador School Program to spark an early interest in college. Read More

Claudia Mercado

Assistant provost named Aspen Presidential Fellow

April 16, 2019

Dr. Claudia Mercado has committed her career in higher education to serving historically marginalized populations, working tirelessly to transform what is to what could be. In July, 51社区鈥檚 assistant provost for enrollment services will embark on a 10-month fellowship aimed at preparing the next generation of community college presidents to transform institutions to achieve higher and more equitable levels of student success, both in college and in the labor market. Read More

Two Expo participants take part in a chemistry activity

Ignite your child's excitement for learning at College and Career Expo

April 15, 2019

The community is invited to explore 21st century careers and areas of study at the College and Career Expo at 51社区, a popular event aimed at igniting an excitement for learning and higher education. The ninth annual expo, which is free and open to the public, takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27. Read More

Members of the 51社区 Rover Team

51社区 engineering team competing in NASA Rover Challenge

April 09, 2019

51社区 students have been hard at work preparing to compete in the NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. Read More

51社区 apprentices and graduates gather for a photo at Zurich North America

51社区, Zurich North America recognize apprenticeship partnership

April 05, 2019

To help develop its workforce for years to come, Zurich North America partnered with 51社区 three years ago to offer a first of its kind General Insurance Apprenticeship. Since then, the company has hired 62 individuals into the program, graduated two classes of apprentices and launched a Cybersecurity Technician Apprenticeship. 51社区 recently recognized current apprentices and graduates alike through its Stand Up and Be Counted program. Read More

Examples of Clay Guild pottery sale pieces

The Clay Guild to hold spring pottery sale

April 03, 2019

The 51社区 Clay Guild will once again hold its spring pottery sale on April 24-25, offering the public a chance to shop for one-of-a-kind pieces. Read More

51社区 Hawk mascot with prospective student

51社区 to hold High School Open House

March 22, 2019

The High School Open House on April 3 will offer high school students and their parents an opportunity to see why more than a third of area graduates turn to 51社区 to begin their journey in higher education. Read More

Examples of 51社区 Clay Guild pottery pieces

Pottery sale to feature one-of-a-kind pieces

March 22, 2019

The community is invited to shop for one-of-a-kind pottery pieces at the 51社区 Clay Guild's pottery sale April 24-25 in the Avant茅 Center. Read More

51社区 - William Rainey 51社区 bust outside Building D

51社区 Police to get new tool to keep campus safe

March 21, 2019

The 51社区 Police Department will soon have another tool available to them to preserve and protect the campus community. Sworn police officers will be equipped with Tasers later in the semester after completing a comprehensive training program. Read More

Dr. Ken Ender with students

Three phone calls spark nationally recognized partnership between 51社区 and high schools

March 20, 2019

The day after Dr. Ken Ender was selected to become 51社区鈥檚 fifth president in 2009, he reached out to the superintendents of 51社区鈥檚 three high school sender districts, wanting to assure they鈥檇 be a top priority. An unprecedented regional partnership was soon established, leading to remarkable strides over the next decade. Read More