College of the Canyons will launch its first bachelor’s degree program in January 2025. The Bachelor of Applied Science in Building Performance (BASBP) program is an extension of COC’s architectural drafting and technology associate of science degree program. The first of its kind in California,...

By Mason Nesbitt Carly Jean Los Angeles is an online clothing and lifestyle brand that sells primarily women’s attire to customers around the world. Ask the company’s owners, Chad and Carly Jean Brannon, and they’ll give you another definition: It’s a stewardship from the Lord meant to be wielded...

By Josephine Lee Several months ago, a student paused before class to ask Julie Larson, Ph.D., how she was feeling about her upcoming retirement. She laughed. “I’m too busy to be sad,” she said. But with the passage of time, the tears began to catch up. After what she’s described as a “marvelous...

By Josephine Lee The award-winning documentary “SPELLERS,” the crew of which included alumni from The Master’s University and a TMU faculty member, is now available to watch for free on YouTube. “SPELLERS” took home the 2023 Best Documentary award at the Phoenix Film Festival. The film was...

Ranu Mukherjee. Photo by Taylor Johnson California Institute of the Arts announced the appointment of Ranu Mukherjee as dean of its School of Film/Video. Mukherjee, who comes to CalArts from California College of the Arts in San Francisco, will begin her tenure Aug. 15. Mukherjee brings 30 years of experience...

Katy Dammers. Photo credit: Katy McCaffrey. The Roy and Edna Disney CalArts Theater (REDCAT) announced the appointment of Katy Dammers as Deputy Director and Chief Curator, Performing Arts after an extensive international search. Dammers began her work as a key member of REDCAT’s leadership and creative...

Twenty-one College of the Canyons fire technology students have received $1,000 scholarships from Edison International to cover tuition, books and school-related fees. The students– Brandon Aghakhanian, Alexis Armenta , Layne Buck , Jacob Harrington, Rachel Lopez , Cooper Manno, Thomas Mardiros,...

The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees, along with the COC Foundation Board of Directors, will hold a joint business meeting Wednesday, May 22, beginning at 5 p.m. The Board is scheduled to hear a presentation of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 and Fiscal Year 2023-24 (Mid-Year) California...

Dr. Harry Walls will depart from the student life team at The Master’s University this summer having left an indelible mark on campus. Walls, who has served as campus pastor since 2015 and vice president of student life since 2018, has accepted a position as executive pastor at Stonebridge Bible Church...

Students enrolling in the College of the Canyons Fall 2024 semester will notice a new course type featured in the class schedule: Focused Classes. Eight weeks in duration, Focused Classes were created to provide students with added flexibility, speed and information retention. As an alternative to...