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Michael Sheahan
February 24, 2026

Michael Sheahan on the importance of discovering your 'why'

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.

Evelyn Olive
February 23, 2026

From Crafton to Advocacy: Evelyn Olive's Journey to Disability Rights Leadership

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).

In the Everyday: Gordan Parks
February 20, 2026

In the Everyday: Gordan Parks

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

Arianna Aguilera
February 13, 2026

Arianna Aguilera: Finding Confidence, Community, and Her Voice at Crafton Hills College

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.

CHC Students Attend Watchorn Lincoln Dinner
February 12, 2026

CHC Students Attend Watchorn Lincoln Dinner at University of Redlands

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.

Black History Month Opening Celebration
February 3, 2026

Black History Month Opening Celebration: Honoring a Century of Black Commemorations

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.

Orland Naming Ceremony
January 31, 2026

Crafton Hills College formally introduces the Captain Mike Orland San Manuel Fire Department Engine Bay to the public

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.

Paramedic Graduation
January 30, 2026

Twenty-eight new paramedics celebrated at Crafton Hills College

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.

Chinese Students at CHC Educational Exchange
January 28, 2026

Crafton Hills College Hosts Chinese Students for Educational Exchange

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.

Jennifer Solis Graduation Photo
January 27, 2026

How Jennifer Solis Found Her Calling at Crafton Hills College

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.

Equity Champions
January 16, 2026

Crafton Hills College Celebrates Equity Champions at Spring 2026 In-Service Day

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.

Rey Bell with students
January 12, 2026

Rey Bell Built His Classroom Around Connection, and Students Feel It

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.

Crafton students at NATCON
January 10, 2026

Crafton Hills College Student Veterans Participate in 18th Annual NATCON Conference

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.

January 9, 2026 EMT Graduation
January 9, 2026

Crafton Hills College welcomes 40 new Emergency Medical Technicians to the 'family'

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
January 9, 2026

Crafton Alumna Returns to Her Roots Through Service and Giving Back

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.

EMT Graduates
January 7, 2026

Crafton Hills College celebrates the first of three EMT cohort graduates

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."