College's Efforts to Combat Student Homelessness Get More Media Attention

As a result of Cerritos College's extensive lobbying and outreach efforts, the College's endeavors to tackle student housing insecurity were featured in the Los Angeles Times, and Dr. Jose Fierro's commentary "California’s community colleges are more than ready for affordable student housing" was featured in EdSource. 

College Tour Filming on Campus a Success

The Amazon Prime series The College Tours Cerritos College edition was filmed on campus last week featuring our own Falcon stars Kobe, Brittany, Yolanda, Brooke, David, Emely, Kat, Riley, Taima, and Janvi. The show host Alex Boylan made a special guest appearance in Dr. Fierro's special President's Hour to greet students. Check out the College's instagram for more footage of the filming. Stay tuned as the show will debut later this year.

Falcons in Flight | Second Career for Wounded Warrior Gets Tasteful

Born into a military family, Amanda Noda always wanted to do something challenging and meaningful in life. When she graduated from Warren High School in 2011, she joined the Marine Corps and worked at a confinement facility in North Carolina for four years until a severe concussion she sustained during training forced her to medically retire from the service in 2015... Link to the full Falcons in Flight story about Amanda

Lavender Graduation Celebrates the Class of 2023

The second annual Lavender Graduation honored LGBTQ+ graduates from the 2022-2023 academic school year on May 9. College officials and a student speaker commended the academic accomplishments of LGBTQ+ graduates. Congratulations lavender grads, we are proud of you! 

Black Graduation Celebrates the Class of 2023

The second annual Black Graduation celebrated  2022-2023 scholars on May 8 with live African drummers, keynote speaker Corey James, student speaker ASCC Senator Caleb Dunomes, and a presentation of Kente stoles to the graduates by Board of Trustee Member Dawn Green. The ceremony concluded with a feast provided by Hambones Bar & Grill. “With your future ahead of you and the ancestors beside you, there is nothing you can’t do,” said Counseling Chair Chelena Fisher, Ed.D. Congratulations Class of 2023!

Retiree Dr. Christine Lopez Recognized

The Cerritos College Board of Trustees recognized retiree Dr. Christine Lopez, director of Piano Studies and Applied Music for her many years of service to the College on May 10. Since 1992, Dr. Christine Lopez has been an integral part of the Cerritos College community, contributing to the growth and success of our music program in myriad ways... Link to the full story about Christine

Outgoing Student Trustee Hector Ledesma Honored - Cerritos College

The Cerritos College Board of Trustees presented outgoing student trustee Hector Ledesma with a certificate honoring his outstanding service to the board and on behalf of students. Hector is transferring to Cal Poly Humboldt to earn a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering with the goal to restore destroyed ecosystems and develop solutions to environmental issues as an environmental engineer. Thank you for your service, Hector, and best of luck in your new endeavors!

Sharon Plump Named Employee of the Month of April 2023

The Outstanding Classified/Confidential Employee Selection Committee named Sharon Plump, groundskeeper in the Facilities Department, as Outstanding Classified/Confidential  Employee of the Month for April 2023. For many students and employees, Sharon is the first person that you interact with... Link to the full story about Sharon

The 65th Annual Commencement Ceremony on May 19

Cerritos College will hold its 65th annual commencement ceremony to honor its graduating students on Friday, May 19 at 5:30 p.m. in Falcon Stadium. The College will present associate degrees and skills certificates to students who completed their course of study during the 2022-2023 academic year. Read information about the Commencement

Purchasing Notification: RFQ C23000000393

The Cerritos College Purchasing Department has released RFQ No. C23000000393 Performing Arts Center Façade Public Art Project.  The request for qualifications (RFQ) solicitation is an opportunity to create a pool of qualified artists to provide the design, creation, and installation of a prominent public art project on the exterior façade of the new Performing Arts Center. Visit the Purchasing web page for the RFQ documents and details. Vendor Portal