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It took Michael Sheahan years to discover his "why." Sure, the future respiratory therapist (RT) turned Crafton Hills College professor excelled at test taking, but when it came to landing a job in the field, Sheahan was going nowhere.

When Evelyn Olive enrolled in Psychology Statistics at Crafton Hills College in fall 2022, she simply intended to complete a requirement for the Social Work program at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB).

The Crafton Hills College Library celebrates Black History Month with the exhibition In the Everyday: Gordon Parks.

Arianna Aguilera is a Communications and Theater Arts student at Crafton Hills College, set to graduate in December 2026. A first-generation college student from Redlands, Arianna's journey to higher education has been shaped by resilience, determination, and a deep appreciation for community.

Professor Sabrina Jimenez took seven Crafton students to the Watchorn Lincoln Dinner on February 12 at the University of Redlands Orton Center. The event was hosted by the Watchorn Lincoln Memorial Association and the Lincoln Memorial Shrine.

On February 3rd, our Black History Month Opening Celebration powerfully marked a century of Black commemorations, honoring the richness, complexity, and ongoing evolution of Black life, culture, and resistance.

On Jan. 31, Crafton Hills College unveiled the newly minted Captain Mike Orland San Manuel Fire Department Engine Bay to hundreds in attendance at a naming ceremony hosted by the Yucaipa-based college, including Orland's mom, Margie, and colleagues.

Becoming a certified paramedic is not given, it's earned. That's what Amanda Ward emphasized during her remarks as she spoke to the 28 who comprised Crafton Hills College's 107th Paramedic Class during the cohort's graduation celebration on Jan. 30.

On January 28, Crafton Hills College welcomed 24 Chinese students as part of a two-week Youth Cultural Exchange (YCE) program. The visit included a structured morning workshop featuring a mock debate on U.S. gun control and the American education system.

When Jennifer Solis first stepped onto the Crafton Hills College campus, she didn't yet know that her time there would ignite a lifelong passion for education, advocacy, and leadership. Now serving as the Assistant Director of First-Year Admissions at the University of Redlands, Solis is committed to helping first-generation and low-income students access the same kind of transformative college experience that changed her own life.

During Crafton Hills College's Spring 2026 In-Service Day on January 16, the campus community came together to reaffirm its commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success by celebrating the 2nd Annual Equity Champion Awards.

If you've taken a class in Crafton Hills College's Respiratory Care program, odds are you've met Professor Rey Bell. And if you have, there's a good chance he already knew your name within the first week.

The 18th Annual NATCON Conference, hosted by Student Veterans of America (SVA), took place in Colorado Springs, Colorado, from January 8-10. The conference brought together student veterans from colleges and universities across the United States.

Graduating from an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program is not the finish line but the starting point for making a difference in the community. And Crafton Hills College's most recent crop of EMT graduates is ready for the challenge.

Celeste Reid's connection to Crafton Hills College started simply: it was close to home, and it made sense as her next step. "I lived in Calimesa, and Crafton Hills was my closest and best option for a collegiate experience after I graduated high school," she said.

Crafton Hills College's Fall 2025 Emergency Medical Technician class cohorts were locked in and ready to go from their first day of instruction. As they gathered for their final meeting as program students, Crafton's Monday and Wednesday cohorts were given one final instruction before officially becoming graduates: "Have fun."