The Crafton Hills College Foundation is now accepting nominations for its Outstanding Alumni Award and inviting the community to its annual fundraiser, Bright Nights, Brighter Futures, on Wednesday, Sept. 23.
From July 31 through August 2, Crafton Hills College (CHC) Respiratory Care student Christian Brandes visited Texas for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: competing in The SHIFT: Season 2, a reality competition focused on respiratory care.
Two Crafton Hills College leaders have been elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the California Community College Association for Occupational Education (CCCAOE), recognizing their commitment to advancing career education and student success across the state.
Crafton Hills College has rolled out a new Vocational Nurse (VN) Program, expanding the college's healthcare education offerings and creating a direct pathway into one of the region's most in-demand professions.
When Amanda Barnum graduated from Crafton Hills College with associate degrees in American Sign Language and History, she had already discovered a passion for serving others through communication.
This summer, two students in Crafton Hills College's Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program, Orume Igbako and Luis Castillo Gonzalez, spent their days immersed in microbiology research thanks to the generosity of CHC Foundation donors.
Crafton Hills College (CHC) welcomed Redlands Unified School District (RUSD) administrators to campus on July 29–30 for the district’s annual All-Management Professional Development Meeting, held in the Barbara L. Smith Event Center.
Crafton Hills College is proud to welcome Dr. Seth Dukes as the new Medical Director for its highly respected Paramedic Program, bringing with him a wealth of emergency medicine experience, strong community partnerships, and a passion for preparing the next generation of paramedics.
On Tuesday, June 23, Crafton Hills College welcomed basic needs professionals from across the Inland Empire and Desert Region for the 2026 Basic Needs Regional Convening, hosted in partnership with the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and the Real College California Coalition (RCCC).
On June 23 and 24, Dr. Lyn Westergard facilitated a robust two-day workshop at Crafton Hills College (CHC) that included a theoretical exploration of scaffolding (i.e., academic support structures) and its application, example lessons from English and STEM, and opportunities for faculty to discuss anti-racist pedagogies.
From combat medic to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) instructor, Karl Sweeting has spent his entire career giving back to those who need it most. His hard work and positive impact are now being recognized by The National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE) at their annual symposium on August 13, 2026, in Reno, Nevada.
Do you know a fellow Crafton Hills College alum doing amazing things in their career or community? Or maybe that person is you! The Crafton Hills College Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Outstanding Alumni of the Year award.
Calling all Crafton alumni — you’re invited back to campus for an evening of celebration, connection, and giving back at our Annual Fundraising Gala on Wednesday, September 23, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the beautiful campus quad.
Parenting is a full-time job and attending college while being a parent or guardian can seem unattainable, but Crafton Hills College’s Child Development Center (CDC) makes both possible.
Throughout the month of April, Crafton Hills College launched its first Alumni Outreach Campaign, a fun and collaborative effort designed to reconnect with former students and strengthen relationships with our growing alumni community.
Ryan Bartlett never planned on becoming anything other than a teacher.
In many ways, you could argue the path was always there. Teaching ran through his family.
Crafton Hills College (CHC) is proud to be recognized as the Inland Empire's Favorite Community College and Favorite Career College: Trade/Specialty School in the 2026 Sun and Redlands Daily Facts Readers' Choice Awards.
The Crafton Hills College Foundation Board convened on June 4 for its quarterly meeting, closing the day with renewed momentum and a focused direction for the year ahead.
Ella's journey to Crafton Hills College is rooted in resilience, purpose, and hope. A first-generation college student from Yucaipa, California, Ella chose CHC because it was close to home--but she stayed because of something deeper.
On June 11, the Crafton Hills College community gathered for an appreciation luncheon to celebrate the backbone of the campus: its outstanding Classified Professionals. The event was packed with gratitude, laughter, recognition, and served as a heartfelt "thank you".
After earning his GED in 2010, Neil Saldana-O'Brien knew he wanted more for his future. Looking for a place to continue his education, he chose Crafton Hills College for its convenient location, but what he found there would shape his career in ways he didn't expect.
Angel Castro could not hold back tears when reflecting on the two-year journey she and seven others embarked on as radiology technician students of Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) and Crafton Hills College.
Gino Howard says he "lucked out." When he began attending Crafton Hills College in the early 2010s, it was a kind gesture from psychology professor Diane Pfahler that made him feel like he belonged at Yucaipa's college on the hill.
Crafton Hills College's students of today are the workforce of tomorrow. That's the message organizers behind a multi-chamber mixer on June 2 hoped guests took with them as they left Yucaipa's college on the hill following the early evening event.
