College Briefs for Dec. 8
December 8, 2022
Local students named to dean’s list at Washington University in St. Louis The following local students have been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2022 semester at Washington
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Deputies: No credibility to report of threats in private group chat among Bridgeport students
December 7, 2022
Reported student threats discussed in a private group chat among Bridgeport Elementary School students Tuesday night have been determined not credible, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials. Colleen
COC celebrates nursing program’s newest graduating class
December 6, 2022
College of the Canyons celebrated its latest graduating class Tuesday with a pinning ceremony at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center. During the ceremony, the graduates were given nursing pins
COC receives 2022 Institutional DEIA Champion Award
December 6, 2022
News release College of the Canyons received the 2022 Institutional Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Champion Award from the Association of Human Resource Officers/Equal Employment Officers. The award is given
iLEAD Schools announces new CEO
December 6, 2022
News release iLEAD California Schools, a charter school network that makes available hybrid, online, home school and seat-based learning options for children in grades TK through 12, announced the hiring
Hart district board to discuss three items related to ‘Thin Blue Line’ flag controversy
December 5, 2022
The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board is slated to address the “Thin Blue Line” flag controversy with discussion of three items Wednesday, two of which would
COC adjunct faculty announces plans to strike during finals week
December 2, 2022
The union of approximately 3,000 members that represents College of the Canyons’ adjunct faculty announced plans to strike Monday, the first day of finals, according to the union’s vice president,
SCVi Charter School invites community to virtual info session
December 2, 2022
News release SCVi, the founding school for iLEAD, a charter school network that makes available hybrid, online, home school and seat-based learning options for children in grades TK through 12,
Student films sought for Valencia High School’s first film festival
December 1, 2022
News release On Friday, Jan. 27, Valencia High School is scheduled to host the VHS Film Festival, the first-ever high school film festival in the William S. Hart Union High
Applications available for foundation’s 2023 SCV scholarships
December 1, 2022
News release Nearly a quarter of a million dollars will be available to graduating seniors in the William S. Hart Union High School District this year from the Santa Clarita
COC recognized nationally for student participation in voting
November 23, 2022
News release College of the Canyons was among 394 colleges and universities across the nation recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for the 2022 ALL IN Most
Six Saugus schools named among America’s healthiest
November 21, 2022
News release The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, in partnership with the Kaiser Permanente Thriving Schools program, has announced its list of America’s Healthiest Schools for 2022, including six
Hart district initiates discussion on ‘Thin Blue Line’ flag, no actions taken yet
November 17, 2022
The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board held a discussion Wednesday night regarding potential future board policies or regulations related to displaying of flags or banners –
COC ranked among top 35 community colleges for Hispanics
November 17, 2022
News release College of the Canyons has been ranked nationally No. 17 and 35 in The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Magazine for enrolling the largest number of Hispanic
Wednesday’s post-election results show slight lead increases in close races
November 16, 2022
NRCC issues statement regarding Garcia’s projected win of the 27th Congressional District race No positions were swapped in local elections Wednesday as the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk released its
COC’s issuance of Measure E bonds yields $70 million
November 15, 2022
Funds intended to upgrade, expand campus facilities Officials from the Santa Clarita Community College District, which encompasses College of the Canyons, announced that its third bond issuance under Measure E,
Race for 40 Assembly District tightens up
November 15, 2022
Incumbents in Santa Clarita City Council and 27th Congressional District races hold their leads The race for the state’s 40th Assembly District tightened further as incumbent Suzette Martinez Valladares held
County releases update, 655K ballots remain
November 14, 2022
Incumbents in the race for Santa Clarita City Council and the William S. Hart Union High School District governing board continued to lead the polls in Monday’s release of updated
Saugus shooting: Healing continues upon 3rd anniversary
November 12, 2022
Monday marks the third anniversary of the Saugus High School shooting, and this year’s senior class is the last group of students on campus to have experienced the incident firsthand
Incumbents led in polls in Thursday election results
November 10, 2022
Incumbents in the race for Santa Clarita City Council and the William S. Hart Union High School District governing board continued to lead the polls in Thursday afternoon’s unexpected release