<strong>Shelby Steele speaks at COC: ‘Racism is over with’</strong> 
Race relations scholar and author Shelby Steele speaks about race relations in the 1960's during "An Interview with Shelby Steele" held at the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center at College of the Canyons on Thursday, 10123. Dan Watson/The Signal

Shelby Steele speaks at COC: ‘Racism is over with’ 

Shelby Steele was born in 1946 in Chicago to his white mother and Black father.   Growing up, he said, he faced many experiences of racism.   Race relations scholar and author…

<strong>Fighting Against ‘The Game’: COC inspires action at Human Trafficking Prevention Summit</strong> 
Nonprofit organizations giving information to attendees on their work to stop human trafficking. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

Fighting Against ‘The Game’: COC inspires action at Human Trafficking Prevention Summit 

Kia Dupclay was 15 years old when she fell victim to “the game,” or as most of society knows it, human trafficking.   She was on her way to a friend’s…

College of the Canyons graduates Class of 2023 
Graduating students Ninna Tamisen and Autumn McCarter form a heart with their arms before they walk the stage at the 2023 College of the Canyons Graduation Commencement in the Valencia Campus Honor Grove on Friday, June 2, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

College of the Canyons graduates Class of 2023 

College of the Canyons conferred over 2,200 degrees in a two-part ceremony held on the campus’ honor grove on Friday.   The theme of this year's commencement was grace, which, according…

<strong>COC’s 2023 nursing program students ‘rise up’ for pinning ceremony</strong> 
Graduate, Layla Eldean, right, waves to her family as she receivers her nursing pin during the 2023 College of the Canyons Pinning Ceremony held at the Performing Arts Center at COC on Tuesday, 053023. Dan Watson/The Signal

COC’s 2023 nursing program students ‘rise up’ for pinning ceremony 

Through loss, suffering and triumphs, nurses have been a part of life-changing journeys. On Tuesday, College of the Canyons sent off 54 students to the nursing world at their 2023…

<strong>COC scholarships create opportunity in students’ lives </strong> 
Scholarship recipients Nicole Brooks, left, and Jesse McClure chat with Edel Alonso, President College of the Canyons Board of Trustees after the College of the Canyons Foundation Annual Scholarship Reception held at the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center on the COC Valencia campus on Thursday, 051123. Dan Watson/The Signal

COC scholarships create opportunity in students’ lives  

More than 300 students gathered Thursday at College of the Canyons for the annual Scholarship Reception to meet face-to-face with those who donated money towards their scholarships.   “You might think,…

Incoming students at COC learn the ropes at Welcome Day
Hundreds of attendees walk among the 58 information booths on display during the Welcome Day event for incoming students at College of the Canyons, Valencia campus on Friday, 081222. Dan Watson/The Signal

Incoming students at COC learn the ropes at Welcome Day

Starting a new school can be plenty stressful and a little nerve-wracking, but College of the Canyons had its incoming students covered on Welcome Day.  COC hosted the return of…

COC Aerospace and Sciences Team seeks funding for space experiments
Members of the College of the Canyon’s Astronomy Club pose for a group photo during COC's AST club meeting at campus on Sunday, July 11, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

COC Aerospace and Sciences Team seeks funding for space experiments

“It’s expensive to go to space.”  And that, says Teresa Ciardi, faculty advisor of the College of the Canyons Aerospace and Sciences Team, is why the group is seeking to…

PHOTO ESSAY: A fairytale return
The Prince, played by Raydel Caceres, left, and Cinderella, played by Sidney Haefs, pose at the end of their ballet routine during Act II of ‘Cinderella,’ presented by The Santa Clarita Ballet Company, at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center in Valencia, Calif., on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

PHOTO ESSAY: A fairytale return

Santa Clarita Ballet Academy makes return to live performances with "Cinderella" Cinderella, played by Sidney Haefs, and The Prince, played by Raydel Caceres, perform their ballet routine during Act II…

Centurions lead with kindness to graduation and beyond
Graduating senior Natalie Schreiner celebrates as she enters the stadium while wearing 2022 glasses during the Saugus High School Class of 2022 Commencement ceremony held at College of the Canyons on Wednesday, 060122. Dan Watson/The Signal

Centurions lead with kindness to graduation and beyond

Saugus High School commemorates the class of 2022  Saugus High School students overcame tragedy and obstacles in the form of a school shooting in 2019 and a pandemic – but…

Michael Hoefflin Foundation hosts annual walk for kids with cancer at Cougar Stadium
Kids take off in a full sprint to start the Michael Hoefflin Foundation ‘Walk for Kids with Cancer’ at Cougar Stadium in COC on Saturday, April 29, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Michael Hoefflin Foundation hosts annual walk for kids with cancer at Cougar Stadium

Marcel and Doris Ibañez said they first marched in the Walk 4 MHF in 2018 to support a school friend of their son, Dalton, who was attending Meadows Elementary School.  …

COC hosts 2022 Women’s Conference
Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook, College of the Canyons Chancellor, right, joins the panel of speakers on stage as they take questions from the audience during the 2022 College of the Canyons Omen's Conference held at the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center on the Valencia campus of College of the Canyons on Saturday, 032622. Dan Watson/The Signal

COC hosts 2022 Women’s Conference

Dianne Van Hook said 95% of the fears in our heads never happen.  Van Hook, chancellor of College of the Canyons, said historically, women wait to be asked, so it’s…

Star-eyed and starstruck community members learn about the galaxy
Guests attend a star party event hosted at College of the Canyons Friday night. October 29, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Star-eyed and starstruck community members learn about the galaxy

By Jose Herrera  Signal Staff Writer  On a late night with clear skies, Santa Clarita Valley community members looked up toward the sky in search of secrets of the universe.    College…

COC professor premieres short film
Guests attend a screening for the short film "BLOCKED" Sunday afternoon at Salt Creek Grille. August 22, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

COC professor premieres short film

When COVID-19 forced the film industry to shut down, many filmmakers got creative, finding ways to keep productions small in order to continue their work. College of the Canyons professor…

COC student-athlete shines on two teams
With the track season canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, College of the Canyons student-athlete Sean Tomer found a new competitive outlet — joining the COC Aerospace and Science Team. Courtesy photo

COC student-athlete shines on two teams

When College of the Canyons track and field student-athlete Sean Tomer lost the ability to compete due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, he didn’t despair.  Instead, he channeled his energy into academics,…

Edison awards fire technology scholarships

Nine College of the Canyons fire technology students have received $1,000 scholarships from Edison International to cover tuition, books and school-related fees.  The students – Isaac Ascencion, Jacob Denton, Marcelino…

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