Deputies are investigating after a “suspicious object” was reported in a restroom at College of the Canyons (COC) Valencia Campus on Monday. Return To Normal After an exhaustive search of College of the Canyons by staff and law enforcement, no suspicious object has been found, according to COC spokesperson Eric Harnish. The evacuation has been dropped and students and staff ...

Chuck Lyon is seeking election to the College of the Canyons Board of Trustees in the November general election, officials announced Wednesday. Lyon has more than 35 years of experience in higher education, supporting students and their success at the community college level.  “Having had decades of opportunity to serve College of the Canyons, seeing firsthand the impressive growth of ...

The sports medicine program at the college offers students chance to earn certificate and gain experience working with athletic department. The health and fitness industry has boomed over the last decade.

College of the Canyons (COC) is the Santa Clarita Valley’s top community college, with classes and certificates and degrees to give to new students of all ages who wish to apply themselves.

This week, a College of the Canyons (COC) student is set to graduate with three associate degrees after having dealt with homelessness. Sarah Zamudio, a formerly unhoused and first-generation COC student, is set to graduate with three associate degrees after a time of hardship with her family. Family And Hardship “Going to college was a dream,” Zamudio said, who has ...

The Santa Clarita Master Chorale announced its final concert for the 2021-2022 season, “The Roaring 20’s,” is set to take the stage next month. This concert is expected to celebrate choral gems that resounded in their respective “’20s,” beginning with Palestrina in 1520, said Katherine Rotim, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Master Chorale.  “We work our way through the centuries ...

In recognition of his “unwavering” support to College of the Canyons (COC) throughout its five-decade history, the college’s foundation presented Bruce Fortine with the prestigious “Silver Spur” Community Service Award during the first annual celebration since the on-set of the pandemic.  Held in the backlot of Santa Clarita Studios in Valencia on Saturday, cocktails and appetizers preceded the 30th annual ...

One of the benefits of an amazing education at College of the Canyons(COC) is the care the college has for students’ health needs, including mental health. The health and wellness needs of students are always a top priority for College of the Canyons administrators, and they are happy to help.

After a two-year hiatus, the College of the Canyons Foundation announced the return of the Silver Spur Celebration and honor Bruce Fortine for his service later this month.  The 2022 Silver Spur Event is scheduled for Saturday, May 14 at Santa Clarita Studios in Valencia. The evening is set to recognize the accomplishments of Fortine, also known as “Mr. COC.” ...

The National Science Foundation has awarded College of the Canyons (COC) a $646,354 grant to fund a Welding Education Smart Technology (WEST) program on campus in Fall 2022.  Expected to launch next semester, the WEST project intends to integrate smart technology platforms — paired with industry-recognized stackable certificates — into the current welding curriculum.  “We are very excited to receive ...