Anahi Mireles committed to improving lives through inclusive innovation in engineering

Anahi Mireles’ advocacy journey was inspired by her experiences with her brothers, who faced muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy. When Anahi was 18, she assisted her brother Tony at an event hosted by 5 Eleven Hoops, a nonprofit organization that provides basketball training for individuals on the autism spectrum...Link to the Falcons in Flight story about Anahi

College breaks ground on Child Development Center expansion

Cerritos College broke ground on the expansion of its award-winning Child Development Center (CDC) on June 3. College leadership, trustees, community partners, and children took up shovels for the official shovel-turn. The event celebrated a major community investment to reduce the center’s hundreds-deep waiting list, expand high-quality early childhood education, and provide critical, hands-on training for the next generation of educators. A detailed report of the event will be available soon in a press release.

Carmela Fabien sworn in as Student Trustee for 2026-27

Carmela Fabien was sworn in as the student trustee for the 2026-27 academic year at the June 3 board meeting. President and Superintendent Dr. Jose Fierro administered the oath of office to Carmela, a highly involved and industrious student who aspires to become a nurse and possibly an RN JD. As she took the oath, Carmela expressed her commitment to lead with empathy, accountability, and integrity, to advocate for student voices, and to strengthen the community. Welcome aboard, Carmela!

Women’s wrestling claims victory on the mat and in the classroom

The Falcon Women’s Wrestling team excelled both on the mat and in the classroom. The team was named the 2026 3C2A Women's Team Scholar All-America Award winner, achieving an impressive team GPA of 3.51. This accomplishment highlights the program's strong commitment to academic and athletic excellence. "Cerritos College continues to set the standard for excellence on the mat and in the classroom," said the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Executive Director Mike Moyer. "This recognition reflects their commitment to academic success and team culture." Read the full article by NWCA

Second annual Car Show coming this weekend!

Cerritos College will host its Second Annual Car Show on Saturday, June 13, bringing the community together for a high-energy celebration of Southern California car culture. Open to the public, the event will feature a wide range of vehicles—from hot rods and lowriders to exotics, trucks, muscle cars, and classics—alongside DJ entertainment and local food trucks... Link to the full story about the Car Show