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College Briefs for Oct. 16

Kukaua graduates from McNeese State University   McNeese State University conferred degrees on 624 graduates during two ceremonies for the university’s 164th commencement Friday, May 9, in McNeese’s Legacy Center.    Among

The COC Contracts, Procurement, and Risk Management (CPRM) department (pictured above) was honored with a 2025 Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® (AEP) Award from the National Procurement Institute, Inc. (NPI). Courtesy photo.

COC procurement team earns national award 

News release  For the fifth year in a row, the College of the Canyons Contracts, Procurement, and Risk Management department has been honored with the 2025 Annual Achievement of Excellence

The College of the Canyons Student Health & Wellness Center hosted its annual “Shine A Light” event on Sept. 23 and 24. As a visual representation of the social issue of suicide, the college’s Honor Grove was filled with 1,100 white plastic chairs — each representing a college student who has lost their life to suicide in the United States during the past year. Photo by Mari Kneisel/COC Public Information Office

Shining a Light at COC 

The College of the Canyons Student Health & Wellness Center hosted its annual “Shine A Light” event on Sept. 23 and 24. As a visual representation of the social issue

Hart district releases terms in settlement 

Officials for the William S. Hart Union High School District on Thursday released the terms for the settlement of a lawsuit a teacher filed claiming discrimination by a longtime administrator. 

COC board affirms Ruys as acting superintendent 

Andrus on paid leave; college announces forums for superintendent search; students deliver no confidence resolution for 3 trustees  The College of the Canyons governing board unanimously voted to approve Jasmine

Canyon Springs celebrates inclusive playground 

The Sulphur Springs Union School District celebrated the opening of its newest playground, an inclusive space at Canyon Springs Community School on Vicci Street.  After thanking the staff, teachers and

College briefs

College Briefs for Oct. 9

Connolly named to chancellor’s honor roll at the University of Mississippi  Caitlyn Connolly, of Santa Clarita, was named to the University of Mississippi’s spring 2025 honor roll lists.  Connolly, majoring

The Golden Globe Foundation grant will fund the Canyons Media Work Education Experience program, which gives students hands-on opportunities to produce professional-quality films and television projects. Photo courtesy of College of the Canyons.

COC Receives Golden Globe Foundation Grant 

News release  College of the Canyons has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Golden Globe Foundation to support the college’s Canyons Media Work Education Experience, a hands-on program that allows students

College briefs

College Briefs for Sept. 25

Horowitz named to Baldwin Wallace University dean’s list  Jonathan Horowitz, of Valencia, a graduate of SCVi Charter School majoring in theater stage management and religion, has been named to the