Cerritos Blue is Going Green: Cerritos College leads the charge with sustainable practices soon to become the greenest community college in the U.S.

Cerritos College is quickly advancing to become the most sustainable community college in the United States through its green initiative. The latest addition is the installation of a 6.5-megawatt solar energy system that will generate more than 85 percent of the campus’s electricity needs and save over $16 million... Link to the full story about Cerritos Blue is Going Green

Class of 2025 feature: Benjamin Lavid's journey into physics and research

Benjamin Lavid began his academic journey in biology at the University of Arizona, where he enrolled shortly after graduating from Wilson High School in 2022. Drawn initially to the pre-med track, Benjamin quickly discovered that the biology curriculum heavily emphasized rote memorization, which did not resonate with his intellectual interests... Link to the Falcons in Flight story about Benjamin

Culinary competition showcases student skills and fuses tradition and innovation in Latin cuisine

Cerritos College and the Mujeres Extraordinarias Foundation hosted the fifth Annual Herencias Culinarias Competition on April 23, honoring the rich cultural traditions and creative talents of Culinary Arts students. The event, held at Cerritos College's state-of-the-art culinary arts facility, brought together students, alumni, industry professionals, and culinary enthusiasts... Link to the full story about culinary competition

Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Awareness Week celebrates cultures and heritage

The campus celebrated Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Awareness Week from April 28 to May 1. The week-long festivities featured a night market with food and games, a film screening, presentations, discussions, and Tai-Chi activities. On April 30, the Lotus Laureate Celebration honored the APIDA class of 2025. On May 1, a luncheon sponsored by Human Resources explored the theme "Resilience, in Action: Stories of  Perseverance and Grit" with guest speaker Dr. Larry Natividad and featuring Uyghur dance by the Oriental Dance Group.

Woodworking Department empowers future craftsmen with workshop for high school teachers and students

The Cerritos College Woodworking Department and its student club CSAW hosted a workshop for High School Woodshop Teachers and some of their top students on Friday, April 25. The event was supported and sponsored by the Association of Woodworking and Finishing Suppliers (AWFS) and Shaper Tools. Led by Woodworking Manufacturing Instructor Eric Loucks, participants learned how to design and build a box...Link to the full story about WMT

Stunning capture: Titan transits Saturn in rare photograph by Professor Thad Szabo

A rare photo of Titan transiting in front of Saturn, captured by Physics and Astronomy Professor Thad Szabo, was featured in Universe Today. Thad took this remarkable photograph in the summer of 2024 from the observation deck next to the observatory located on the roof of the MCIS building. Read the article by Universe Today.

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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.