A Single Mom’s Twenty-Year College Comeback Leads to Healthy Mindset + Career
Jessica Nguyen learned the hard way that “education is a privilege,” and that it’s never too late to try again — even if it took her two decades after leaving college to discover her second chance.
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A Fresh New Look For APP
If you joined us at commencement, you might have already noticed something new. APP has officially kicked off the first phase of our logo and brand refresh. Managed by the college’s...
Saddleback Celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. It’s a time to reflect upon and celebrate the remarkable role of the AANHPI community in our nation’s history. We...
Join Us in Celebrating Women's History Month
Women's History Month is celebrated annually during the month of March to highlight and celebrate the contributions of women to events in history, culture, and contemporary society. The original...
Celebrating Black History Month at APP
Every February, the U.S. honors and celebrates the history, contributions, and sacrifices of Black Americans during Black History Month. Black History Month was created in 1926 by Black historian...
APP President Search
Shaping the Future of APP The Chancellor of the South Orange County Community College District invites applications for the position of President of APP. This is a rare...
APP Named an Aspen Prize Top 200 U.S. Community College
APP has been named among the Top 200 community colleges in the nation by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program and invited to apply for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community...
Saddleback to Celebrate National Transfer Student Week
National Transfer Student Week is an annual event that takes place the third week of October to celebrate transfer students and those who support them through their academic journey. During the week...
BGS Mural Project
The BGS Building will soon look a lot brighter! Artist Jane Kim has been commissioned to paint a mural titled “Reading Rainbows” on two exterior walls of BGS. This piece is one part of a large-scale...
Saddleback Celebrates Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
Each year, from September 15 to October 15, the United States acknowledges the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latinx Americans to our nation through Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month...