Cerritos College Psychology Club earns national recognition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 20, 2026
Media Contact: Aya Aoki; Public Relations and Communications
NORWALK, Calif. – August 20, 2026 – The Cerritos College chapter of Psi Beta has received a national Chapter Excellence Award. Psi Beta is the national honor society for psychology students at community colleges.
The Chapter Excellence Award recognizes chapters that fulfill Psi Beta's mission: developing psychology students at community colleges by promoting and recognizing excellence in scholarship, leadership, research, and community service.
The Cerritos College Psi Beta, also known as the Psychology Club, inducted 17 new members into the honor society, bringing the total to 22. The club hosted guest speakers on social work and mental health, held research workshops, and presented at conferences. The club also ran fundraisers for student research, created cards for healthcare residents, and organized alumni panels.
For Psi Beta member Paolo Patag, the Chapter’s activities highlight the impressive abilities of community college students, who often match or exceed those at four-year institutions. “Our chapter has built a supportive community with active social engagement on and off campus. My involvement in this club has greatly contributed to my personal growth and has allowed me to share unique opportunities with my peers,” said Paolo.
Cerritos College Psychology Professor and Psi Beta Co-Advisor Dr. Kimberley Duff congratulated the students on their impactful leadership, community service, and innovative research that earned them this prestigious national recognition. I am beyond proud of all the work that our psychology student leadership team does to provide a welcoming and active club for all students. They truly are the next generation of psychological scientists.”
About Cerritos College: Cerritos College serves as a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County. Communities within the college’s district include Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, and portions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs and South Gate. Cerritos College offers nearly 300 degrees and certificates in nine divisions. Annually, more than 5,000 students successfully complete their course of studies, and enrollment currently averages 21,000 students. Visit Cerritos College online at www.cerritos.edu.
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