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Art and Design Faculty Exhibition 2025

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Spring Into Action Early for a Great Fall!

April 24, 2019

Many students have already decided to attend 51社区 this fall, while others are still exploring options. While it is never too late to get started at 51社区, there are benefits to timely action. Attending New Student Orientation and registering early allows students the wide variety of courses and schedules to suit their personal needs . Additionally, greater financial opportunities, like scholarships, are available earlier. While course options still exist later in the summer, students may not be able to put their first choice schedule together. Read More

David Santafe-Zambrano

New student trustee thriving despite violence, extreme poverty

April 24, 2019

New 51社区 Student Trustee David Santafe-Zambrano has overcome remarkable odds to get to where he is today. The Colombian native grew up in urban slums, faced horrendous violence and experienced homelessness after moving to the U.S. 鈥淢y biggest dream has always been to get educated and break the cycle of continuous poverty and lack of education that my family has known for so long,鈥� he said. Read More

Front-facing photo of female Cynthia Burrows

We Are 51社区: Cynthia Burrows

April 22, 2019

On the stage and in the gym, Cynthia Burrows finds her calling as both an educator and a lifelong learner. Read More

Front-facing photo of 51社区 fashion program alumna Kim Scanlan

51社区 alumna makes her mark in the world of fashion

April 18, 2019

For 51社区 fashion program alumna Kim Scanlan, the road to fashion designer began when her Girl Scout troop visited 51社区鈥檚 fashion department. Read More

Drs. Ken and Cathy Ender

51社区 dedicates pavilion in honor of Enders鈥� service

April 17, 2019

51社区 has dedicated the Drs. Kenneth and Catherine Ender Pavilion in honor of their 10 years of service and generous philanthropic investment in 51社区鈥檚 students. Read More

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

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We Are 51社区: Linda Schumacher

April 17, 2019

From Tom and Jerry cartoons, to studying abroad in France and Spain, to the classroom at 51社区, a love for language has guided Linda Schumacher for as long as she can remember. 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

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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