Madera Community College's blueprint for the next five years contains some proposed degree programs that would prepare students for jobs at neighboring wineries and vintners and at one of the world's most popular tourist destinations that's on its doorstep. The master plan, which was being presented at Tuesday's State Center...
Clovis CC’s Top Scholar-Athletes Recognized in Virtual Celebration
There was no Kiwanis Torch of Excellence Dinner this year to honor the area's top community college scholar-athletes, an annual event since 1997, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But Clovis Community College wanted to make sure that their hard work did not go unrecognized. Five of the college's 39 honorees...
Fresno State Celebrates New Resnick Student Union With Groundbreaking
Not all of the Fresno State students who were on hand for Thursday's groundbreaking ceremony for the new Lynda and Stewart Resnick Student Union will still be on campus when it opens in the fall of 2021, but that didn't dampen the day's excitement. Construction actually started in November. But...
Tiger Giving Closet Helps Edison Students Meet Wardrobe Needs
Students at Edison High School who need a little help with wardrobe or life's other necessities — or even formalwear for prom — can now turn to the Tiger Giving Closet. The project, which Edison staffers have been working on for three years, kicked off Thursday with a pop-up event...
University High Retakes Fresno County Academic Decathlon Title
University High School has reclaimed its title as champion of the Fresno County Academic Decathlon. The charter high school topped a field of 29 teams in the 38th annual competition, which culminated in Saturday's Super Quiz at Central High School East — and which University also won. University High's points...
Reedley College Building Boom Gets Underway
The gold-painted blades of 13 shovels gleamed in the mid-afternoon sunshine at Reedley College on Wednesday, ready for their big moment at the groundbreaking ceremony for the $20 million Math, Science, and Engineering Building. Listen to this article: But it was clear from the nearby gaping hole and big yellow...
How Is State Center First Spending $485 Million Bond? Look to Madera.
The opening of the new Center for Agriculture and Technology building at Madera Community College Center marks the completion of State Center Community College District's first Measure C-funded facility. Listen to this article: The $6.35 million center also is a boon to students who will save gas money and putting...
Free College Tuition? Learn More at State Center's 'Extreme Registration'
If you're a first-time, full-time community college student who doesn't qualify for California's tuition waiver for low-income students, you could still get some help with tuition or other college costs. State Center Community College District employees can supply information about how to get money from the California College Promise program...
SCCCD Board Names Buckley, Reyna As Newest College Presidents
In a 5-1 vote, the State Center Community College District Board of Trustees selected Jerry Buckley as Reedley College's next president and Angel Reyna to lead Madera Community College Center. Trustee Annalisa Perea abstained from the vote and Trustee Eric Payne voted no, saying he would like to have an...
Diversity Debate Erupts as State Center Is Hiring New Leaders
Former trustee Miguel Arias is challenging State Center Community College District's commitment to hiring diverse leaders. In a recent tweet, he accused district leaders of screening out qualified minority candidates in the Reedley College presidential search. Both of the finalists, interim president Donna Berry and Jerry Buckley, the vice president...