It was 71 years ago on May 17th, that the Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, with justices ruling unanimously that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.
Thurgood Marshall served as chief attorney for the plaintiffs – 13 years later, he was appointed as the first Black Supreme Court Justice.
Good morning California.
It is May 17, 2025.
A good day to be a Community College Champion
From California Community Colleges.
Our Time is Now!
Fullerton College AI Drone Team Earns Top American Finish
at International A2RL Competition in Abu Dhabi
Fullerton College’s AI Drone Racing Team, led by student Eric Park, earned an impressive 9th place finish at the Autonomous Aerial Racing League (A2RL) global competition held in Abu Dhabi, placing higher than any other American team and ahead of multiple university and professional teams from around the world.
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San Bernardino Valley College students, faculty, and staff gathered on April 24 to celebrate the reopening of the SBVC Botanical Gardens, described by Interim Dean of Science Lorrie Burnham as a “living laboratory.” New features include more walking paths for visitors; extended interpretive signage; a propagation site for growing native plants; and a bee hotel.
Cosumnes River College Honors National Day of Indigenous Awareness
The Native American Higher Education Resources office acknowledged the national day to honor the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous people on May 5. The event displayed a tub of 4,200 hearts to represent families and communities who mourn the pain of their loved ones, and ones who have been unheard or unfound.
Diablo Valley College Honored with East Bay Innovation Award
for Robotics Program
Diablo Valley College (DVC) has received the “Community Impact” award at the 12th annual East Bay Innovation Awards, presented by the East Bay Economic Development Alliance (East Bay EDA). DVC was celebrated for its Industrial Automation and Robotics Program, which equips students with the hands-on skills needed for careers in advanced manufacturing, logistics, and medical research—sectors increasingly dependent on robotics.
In Case You Missed It
KQED: David Rodstein – Finding My Way Back Home
I was born and raised under the California sun, but have found myself living out-of-state, most recently in Seattle. I have never been able to get used to Seattle’s endless grey skies with no sun, the solitary culture associated with early sunsets and a quiet apathy in the air. As many consider moving from California due to the high cost of living, I just find myself longing for home. I miss the sunsets over the beach. I miss In-N-Out and the late-night Mexican food. I miss the long drives along the coast with no destination. I miss saying “gnarly” without awkward stares. I miss Disneyland and the Golden Gate.
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California Community Colleges’ EDUCATE. ELEVATE. Podcast Wins Prestigious National ‘Best in Show’ Award for Storytelling Excellence
The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office is proud to announce that its flagship ICanGoToCollege.com podcast, EDUCATE. ELEVATE., has received the prestigious nationwide Mark L. Olson ‘Best in Show’ Award from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) at this year’s Paragon Awards, along with the western region Gold Medallion Award in the podcast category. With approximately 1,600 members across 600 colleges, the NCMPR is the leading professional development association exclusively serving those working in communication at two-year community and technical colleges.
Fun Photos & Spotted on Social Media
From De Anza College:
The @CityofCupertino gave us a demo of a their new #VR game, Cooper’s #CleanAir Quest, at a #computerscience class this week. Our students had so much fun and learned about the intersection of #technology & #sustainability! We’re so proud to be part of this collaboration.
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From Moorpark College President Julius Sokenu:
Moorpark College hosted counselors from the United Kingdom, Ghana, Egypt, Uganda, Pakistan, Tanzania and Saudi Arabia. It was a pleasure to welcome these wonderful educational leaders!
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From Compton College:
Bringing a book to a dunk tank? Yeah… probably not the best idea. Last week, we had our Spirit Week showing off Compton College pride, twinning fashion, and action packed carnival gaming!
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From Los Angeles City College:
This week LACC held the incredible Dean’s honors list event celebrating students for keeping an amazing academic standing. We are extremely happy for our spring 2025 graduates. Your hard work is recognized – keep winning!
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From MiraCosta College:
Mana Fa’au’uga is just one of the many grad celebrations we’ve celebrated so far this commencement season. So many beautiful moments, so many photos. See them all on SmugMug
And From the Home of the Renegades
BC Students Excel at Statewide Percussion Competition
Over the first weekend in May, BC music majors Justin Barker and Matthew Brock traveled to Fresno State University to compete in the Percussive Arts Society’s California state-wide solo competition. Both students represented the college well, with Matthew earning the second-place prize in the collegiate classical snare drum division.
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Remember – our greatest challenges enable us to do our greatest work.
That’s all for today.
See you next Saturday!
With much hope and joy,
Your Chancellor,
-sonya
#OurTimeisNow
#NuestroTiempoEsAhora
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