We are Cerritos College: State of the College highlights shared achievements through resiliency and innovation

Cerritos College hosted its 2025 State of the College address on April 16, highlighting the community’s collective achievements to overcome challenges and drive innovation. The event opened with remarks from Senator Bob Archuleta, who commended the college for its leadership and service to the region... Link to the full story about State of the College

Class of 2025 feature: Rising aerospace engineer and Brooke Owens fellow Peijuan Huang aiming to transform space exploration

Born and raised in China, Peijuan Huang has had a passion for science, technology, and aerospace since childhood. After completing her bachelor’s degree in Japanese, she spent a few years working and interning in China. During this time, Peijuan experienced intense stress in her commercial work environment, which led her to crave a fresh start. Ultimately, she decided to take a leap of faith and move to a completely different country... Link to the Falcons in Flight story about Peijuan

Forensics team shines at national championship with historic wins

The Cerritos College forensics (speech and debate) team achieved historic success at the Phi Rho Pi national championship tournament held in Norfolk, VA, earlier this month. The team earned gold in debate sweepstakes and silver overall, showcasing their excellence across multiple events... Link to the full story about forensics

Former Falcon women's wrestling state champion Aine Drury wins US Open championship

Competing for the Cerritos College women's wrestling team in their inaugural season of 2023, Aine Drury won the 3C2A State Championship at 148 pounds and helped lead the team to dual and team state championships. Drury transferred to King (TN) University, where she was a NCWW National Runner-up, NCWWC Region II champion, and NWCA Scholar All-American. This past week, Drury won 65 kilograms at the US Open...Link to the Falcon Athletics' story about Aine

Falcon beach volleyball team qualifies for 3C2A state team championships

In their second year of competition, the Cerritos College beach volleyball team qualified for the 3C2A Team State Championships. The Falcons (16-8), seeded #10 for the SoCal Championships, opened with a 4-1 upset win over #2-seeded Santa Monica College, but then suffered a 3-2 loss to #7-seeded Grossmont College... Link to the Falcon Athletics' story about the beach volleyball team

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Little Red, the musical coming to Performing Arts Center

It’s El Día Del Sendero, and Red Caperucita faces a choice between family tradition and her rebellious heart. Her favorite band, the Jack B. Nimbles, is in town for one night only, but her family needs her to deliver the basket to Abuela's house, a duty passed down through generations. Will she honor her legacy or seize the moment? Set to a lively '70s/'80s punk rock and ranchera score, this musical adaptation of Little Red Riding Hood explores identity and emotional truth in a vibrant performance. Don’t miss it! May 9-18 in the Performing Arts Center. Tickets are on sale now.