College Briefs for Jan. 1
January 1, 2026
Local students named to dean’s list at University of Maryland Global Campus More than 11,500 University of Maryland Global Campus students were named to the dean’s list for the summer
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Even more Cal State campuses will automatically admit eligible students under a new state law
December 31, 2025
By Mikhail Zinshteyn CalMatters Writer What’s good for Riverside County is good for the whole state: After a pilot to automatically admit high school students into the California State University system in
Whitesides announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge winners
December 31, 2025
News release Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons
Hart district names new director of facilities, planning and construction
December 30, 2025
News release The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board unanimously approved the appointment of Sarah Silva as the new director of facilities, planning and construction. “We are pleased to officially appoint Ms. Silva
College Briefs for Dec. 25
December 25, 2025
Mercer admitted to University Honors Program at Nebraska Sophie Mercer, of Santa Clarita, a forensic science major in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, is among a record
COC holds pinning ceremony for nursing grads
December 23, 2025
College of the Canyons honored 58 graduates from the Registered Nurse Class of 2025 during a pinning ceremony at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center on Monday, Dec. 8. The
Nationwide search underway for new COC superintendent-president
December 23, 2025
News release The Santa Clarita Community College District has officially begun a nationwide search for its next superintendent-president — a position vacated by the departure of longtime Chancellor Dianne Van Hook in
Castaic school board elects new president, clerk
December 22, 2025
The Castaic Union School District governing board elected a new president and clerk during the board’s organizational meeting last week. Laura Pearson was elected president, while Erik Richardson was elected clerk. Vincent Titiriga was elected the “presiding officer in the
Parent calls for independent safety audit at Saugus District meeting
December 19, 2025
A public comment during the Saugus Union School District’s governing board organizational meeting on Tuesday called for an independent safety audit and a district-wide emergency protocol for missing students, after a child was found
College of the Canyons tables election of new board president
December 18, 2025
The College of the Canyons board of trustees failed to come to a majority vote on the selection of the board’s new president Wednesday. The election was tabled until next month. During the board’s annual December
College Briefs for Dec. 18
December 18, 2025
Bodily named to Eastern Oregon University dean’s list Eastern Oregon University named 611 students to the dean’s list for the 2025 spring term, including Eldred Bodily, of Santa Clarita, majoring
Newhall School District selects new president, other leadership spots
December 17, 2025
The Newhall School District governing board selected new officers, including a new president, clerk and clerk pro tem, as part of its annual organizational meeting Tuesday. Rachelle Haddoak was elected the board’s new president, Suzan Solomon was elected clerk, and Isaiah Talley was elected clerk pro tem. All officers were selected unanimously. Haddoak took
HMNH employees support 42 families through Helping Families Program
December 17, 2025
News release Every holiday season, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital employees provide support to local families through the William S. Hart Union High School District’s annual Helping Families Program. This year, Henry Mayo
Saugus board chooses Watson as president, 4-1, passing over Griese
December 17, 2025
The Saugus Union School District’s governing board named Matthew Watson as the 2026 board president during Tuesday’s organizational meeting following numerous public comments supporting a different board member to take the position. Watson was chosen in a 4-1 vote with governing board
COC hosts Kwanzaa celebration
December 16, 2025
The College of the Canyons Intercultural Center and Umoja Community hosted a Kwanzaa celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 3. The free event, which drew more than 100 attendees, featured a performance by
Local school districts to hold organizational meetings
December 15, 2025
Local school districts are set to have their organizational meetings this week to choose the new governing board officers for 2026. The Saugus Union School District is set to have its organizational meeting on
Hart district chooses board officers for 2026
December 11, 2025
The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board chose Joe Messina to take the helm as the 2026 board president in a unanimous vote during Wednesday’s organizational meeting. Board member Aakash Ahuja motioned the approval and board
College Briefs for Dec. 11
December 11, 2025
Braun awarded degree from Miami University Evan Braun, of Valencia, was among nearly 4,800 students from Miami University who received degrees during the spring commencement held on May 17. Braun graduated with
Saugus district: No action imminent on former school site
December 10, 2025
The Saugus Union School District governing board reassured the public that no action would be taken during a closed session conference in relation to a housing development company’s interest in the Santa
College Briefs for Dec. 4
December 4, 2025
UAlbany recognizes Epalle for spring dean’s list The University at Albany has recognized Chareine-Laurel Epalle, of Canyon Country, for selection to the spring 2025 dean’s list. The dean’s list at the University at Albany recognizes the outstanding academic