U.S. Department of State Selects Cerritos College ESL Instructor as English Language Fellow for Tanzania Project

The U.S. Department of State selected Lee Anne McIlroy, full-time Credit ESL faculty at Cerritos College, as one of 13 English Language Fellows to return to Tanzania for her Instructional Technology in Limited Resource Contexts project. In 2012-13, Lee Anne served as a Senior English Language Fellow in Tanzania... Link to the full story about Lee Anne

Single Dad with Palaplegia Fought Death and Won

Jesus is a 31-year-old single father. He is a 10-year survivor of a violent crime that left him with paraplegia. When Jesus was shot in the chest in 2008, he almost lost his life – twice. The first time he bled out, and the second time his heart stopped. For Jesus, there is no such thing as quitting, or giving up... Link to the full story about Jesus

New Partnership with National University Brings Affordable Bachelor's Degrees in Criminal Justice, Nursing, and Paralegal to Cerritos College

Cerritos College expands its degree program to include affordable, four-year bachelor’s degrees from National University. The new partnership gives Cerritos College students a 15 percent tuition reduction and a special scholarship opportunity to pursue three Bachelor of Science degree programs in criminal justice, nursing, and paralegal studies... Link to the full story about National University

Recipients of the Soroptimist International of Cerritos-Artesia's “Live Your Dream” Scholarship Recognized

Cerritos College students Francisca Lezama Conde and Rachael Zuniga-De La Rosa were recognized for winning the "Live Your Dream" Scholarship from the Soroptimist International of Cerritos-Artesia at the Cerritos College Board of Trustees meeting on June 19. The scholarship is awarded to women who are head of household,  motivated to achieve their educational and career goals, and have met and overcome challenges. Congratulations Francisca and Rachael!

Cerritos College to Host Community Forum on Updates to Lot at 166th Street/ Studebaker Road on June 24

Cerritos College will host its second community forum of the year to update residents about changes to its property located at the 166th Street and Studebaker Road corner lot. On September 18, 2017, the Cerritos City Council approved the College's Temporary Use Permit (TUP) for four years. The TUP authorizes the College to convert the property at 166th Street... Link to the full story about Community Forum

CalFresh for Students

CalFresh is a nutrition assistance program that helps low-income individuals and families buy the food they need (formerly called the Food Stamp Program). A CalFresh Program Specialist will be on campus June 27, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in Administration Quad to help students with on-site eligibility screening, application assistance, & to answer questions. View the flyer