College briefs

College Briefs for Aug. 20

Gilroy earns University of Nebraska-Lincoln degrees  Grace Gilroy, of Santa Clarita, was among a record 3,762 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement exercises May 8-9. 

COC Bond Oversight Committee members sought 

News release  College of the Canyons is accepting applications until Aug. 28 to serve on the Independent Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee, according to a news release from the college.  The

Dig Deep Theatre’s production of Clare Barron’s Obie-winning play "You Got Older" was originally scheduled to run for nine performances at The Main from Aug. 21 through 30. Courtesy photo.

Dig Deep Theatre presents ‘You Got Older’ 

News release  Dig Deep Theatre’s production of Clare Barron’s Obie-winning play “You Got Older” will run for nine performances Aug. 21-30 at The Main in old Town Newhall.   “You

College briefs

College Briefs for Aug. 13

3 local students named to dean’s list at Grove City College  The following students were named to the dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester at Grove City College:  •

The SCV Water logo, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Water appoints Steve Cole as general manager 

News release  Effective Aug. 1, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency board of directors appointed Steve Cole as general manager following the retirement of Matt Stone.   As general manager, Cole oversees agency operations to ensure reliable delivery and effective management of its water supplies for the Santa Clarita

The Santa Clarita Community College District has been awarded $728,226 through the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Rebuilding Nursing Infrastructure Grant Program. Courtesy photo.

COC receives $728K Rebuilding Nursing Infrastructure grant 

News release  The Santa Clarita Community College District has been awarded $728,226 through the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Rebuilding Nursing Infrastructure Grant Program, reinforcing the college’s commitment to addressing

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NWS issues weekend heat warning 

News release  The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health urges residents to take steps to stay cool and hydrated as high daytime temperatures and unusually warm overnight conditions are forecast

COC to host Welcome Day on Aug. 14 

News release  College of the Canyons is scheduled to host Welcome Day on Friday, Aug. 14, providing new, prospective, and continuing students with an opportunity to explore the campus and prepare for