Falcon student team rocks NASA’s Gateways to Blue Skies Competition with award

 Cerritos College proudly took center stage at NASA’s 2024 Gateways to Blue Skies Competition in May. The Cerritos College student team Project F.I.R.E. (Fire Intervention Retardant Expeller) was one of four winners, earning the Future Game-Changer Award. Among eight teams selected from across the country, Project F.I.R.E. emerged as the sole community college winner... Link to the full story about Project F.I.R.E.

Campus celebrates Pride with a parade and luncheon

The LGBTQ+ Program hosted the Pride Parade and Luncheon on June 12. Students, faculty and staff walked the campus, honoring the LGBTQ+ community and embracing diversity, equity and inclusion. Following the parade, participants were invited to a luncheon. Happy Pride Month!

Retiree Phu Nguyen recognized

The Cerritos College Board of Trustees recognized retiree Hoai-Phuong (Phu) Nguyen, Accounting Technician IV, for her years of service to the College on June 12. Phu began her career as an Accounting Technician II on November 27, 2000, and then was promoted to Accounting Technician IV in Feb 2006... Link to the full story about Phu

Retiree Debra Ward recognized

The Cerritos College Board of Trustees recognized retiree Debra Ward, director of the Child Development Center, for her years of service to the College on June 12. Debra Ward leaves a lasting legacy at Cerritos College. Through her tireless work as director of the Cerritos College Child Development Center over the last 18 years and throughout her 35-year career in working with children... Link to the full story about Debra

Jamal Ingram named Employee of the Month of April 2024

The Outstanding Classified/Confidential Employee Selection Committee named Jamal Ingram, Athletic Eligibility Specialist, Kinesiology Department, as the recipient of the Outstanding Classified/Confidential Employee of the Month Award for April 2024. Jamal began his career at Cerritos College in 2019... Link to the full story about Jamal

Outgoing Student Trustee Jacki Stone Scott honored

The Cerritos College Board of Trustees presented outgoing student trustee Jacki Stone Scott with a certificate honoring her outstanding service to the board and on behalf of students on June 12. In addition to balancing her duties as a student, Jacki has served as Student Trustee for the past year with confidence and discipline... Link to the full story about Jacki

Liberation Cinema: A Juneteenth Celebration June 21

Join our Juneteenth celebration in the Performing Arts Center on Friday, June 21.  The night will kick off with an ice cream social at 5:45 p.m., a dance performance, a screening of the film Monster, and a discussion with three L.A. County public defenders. View the calendar for more information.