West Hills College Coalinga freshman Alejandro Avalos recently came out on top as a member of the first place team at an Apps for Ag Hackathon hosted at UC Davis. The team won a trip to the Thought for Food Global Summit in Zurich, Switzerland in April 2016, $5,000 and complimentary startup incorporation services for their app from Royse Law. Keep reading...
In an effort to make it easier for students to get to campus, West Hills Community College district is in talks with transportation officials in Fresno County to create new bus routes and to connect students with already existing routes in both Fresno and Kings County. Keep reading...
The Fall 2015 issue of West Hills Magazine is now available online. The fifth issue of the magazine covers the district’s dedication to innovation and the success of students, the many different types of learning opportunities offered at West Hills and the district’s embracing of changes in the field of education such as open educational resources. Keep reading...
West Hills College Coalinga agricultural technology instructor Dr. Tim Ellsworth was recently named a 2015 Irrigation Foundation E3 program leader, one of only two instructors nation-wide to receive the honor. Keep reading...
It’s that time of year when students are looking ahead to spring and the next semester of college. Registration is under way and a wide variety of classes are offered for the spring term, which begins Jan. 11. “Even though fall’s final exams are more than a month away, students should be focused on registering for the Spring 2016 semester at West Hills College Coalinga, West Hills College Lemoore and North District Center, Firebaugh,” according to the registrar. Keep reading...
Interested about a career in public education? You will have to pass a test, and one of the best ways to prepare for it is by enrolling at West Hills College. Keep reading...
West Hills Community College District will host a free workshop on Oct. 29 to provide a unique look at its innovative Reg365 program, which allows students to register for a full year’s worth of classes in advance. Keep reading...
West Hills College Lemoore was recently awarded a United States Department of Education Title V grant to support student access and success and improve the educational outcomes of low-income students. Keep reading...
West Hills Community College District recently hosted the fourth session in its premier public and private policy series, Essential Elements, which gathers leaders from all over the state to discuss issues affecting the San Joaquin Valley. Keep reading...
West Hills Community College District received six citations from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations at a recent awards ceremony. NCMPR is the professional development organization for college marketing professionals. The conference in Las Vegas hosted colleges from five western states. There were 300 entries in the contest. The awards recognize quality work and best practices by community college marketing departments. Keep reading...