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The CHC Quad came alive on March 4, 2026, as Crafton Hills College's Career Center and MESA (Math · Engineering · Science Achievement) program welcomed students, university representatives, and industry employers for the third annual STEM Career & Transfer Fair.

Amanda Dingfelder returned to college three years ago after a significant life transition, enrolling full time at Crafton Hills College to pursue a nursing degree. As she approached her final semester of prerequisite courses, she chose ASL over more conventional language courses.

Crafton Hills College kicked off Women's History Month on Monday, March 2nd with an exciting Opening Ceremony & Kickoff Event held from 12-2pm in the Barbara L. Smith Event Center.

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).

Crafton Hills College Counselor and Academic Notice lead Sara Sosa was recently invited to present at the 2026 Inland Empire/Desert Regional Counselor Conclave, held in Riverside on February 23, 2026. The annual convening brings together counseling professionals from K-12 schools, community colleges, and universities across the region to share best practices that support student success and academic persistence.

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

On February 19, 2026, Grad Fest gave students the clarity and encouragement they needed to prepare for the finish line.

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."

Crafton Hills College kept a full calendar throughout the month of December as the campus prepared for the end of the semester and the close of the year. Throughout the month, the campus community had many opportunities to connect, give back, and spread holiday cheer.

It takes a village to help those looking to pursue a career in the field, a lesson Crafton Hills College's 113th Fire Academy shared when looking into the crowd of loved ones and teachers who supported them along the way.

A respiratory therapist must have the motivation to care. That's the core message Dr. Michael Sheahan, Director of Crafton Hills College's Respiratory Care Program, hoped his students keep in mind as they embark on a career as respiratory therapists.

Twenty-eight new Roadrunners from Crafton Hills College's Nursing Services Career Pathway are ready to enter the medical field after successfully completing program requirements.