Hand-in-Hand for California Community Colleges

Slated for Sunday, April 17, Hands Across California is taking place just one month prior to the 25th anniversary of the nationwide event that gained so much attention in the spring of '86.

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Visual and Performing Arts Centers Emerge on Campuses Across California

With budget cuts still in effect across California, it comes as a beacon of light that many visual and performing arts centers have successfully been built or renovated within the past few years at community college campuses statewide.

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Sierra College Press is No Stranger to Breaking New Ground

As one of the only community college presses in the nation, and the only one in California, Sierra College Press has been a pioneer in many ways.

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A Rosy Outlook for Pasadena City College

After many years of unnoficial participation in the annual Tournament of Roses parade, Pasadena City College garners an internship program officially recognized by the Tournament commitee.

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The State of Education

Affinity asked California gubernatorial candidates Jerry Brown (D) and Meg Whitman (R) for their views on higher education and the California Community Colleges, as well as for some advice for students today.

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College Seen 2010

Affinity is pleased to showcase the winners of the College Seen 2010 student photo contest.

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Lights. Camera. Education.

The media industry has become a 24-hour stream of video, television, radio, web content, and news. With the changing media comes changing roles for those in the industry. Not surprisingly, the education leading to a career in the industry has also changed.

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Measuring the Potential of California Community Colleges

As America’s community colleges become increasingly adept at doing more with less in the face of ever-shrinking state budgets, the need to adopt innovative approaches to everyday activities is more important than ever.

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A Century of Community Colleges

The community college model first appeared in California in the early 1900s to fill a void in post-secondary education. One hundred years later and 112 colleges strong, they continue to make great strides as the largest education and workforce preparation system in the nation.

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Opportunity Extended

In 2005, Stevens was studying at California State University, Northridge, pursuing a degree in liberal studies when she found out she was expecting a daughter and decided to put her education on hold.

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Standing Up For Students

Students speak out in state and local community college governance and learn leadership and professional skills in the process.

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Meet Esteem Brumfield

Berkeley City College student Esteem Brumfield has overcome homelessness and other obstacles in his pursuit of higher education.

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Brushes and Pens: Art, English Coincide at Diablo Valley

At Diablo Valley College's Summer Institute, students improve English writing skills by drawing dreams, nightmares, and memories with watercolors.

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Non-Traditional Career Lures Unlikely Candidate

Melissa Gruner is fulfilling her dream to work outdoors thanks to the land surveyor program offered by Santiago Canyon College.

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Valley-Bound Commitment Provides First Year Free at SBVC

The Valley-Bound Commitment was developed in response to the reality that the Inland Empire area has one of the lowest college-going rates in the state.

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