2023 News Articles

Students on walkway to and from LRC on Ridgcrest/IWV campus.
10/11/23

Late Start Classes Fall 2023

The traditional 16-week semester is underway, but we know that with busy schedules you could use some additional choices. Cerro Coso is offering many late start classes in October and November which...
Brandon performs rescue technique from Huey Helicopter.
10/10/23

Meet Your Firefighting Instructor: Brandon Asher

Wildfires are a threat and a reality of living in California, and we rely on the courage and competence of firefighters to help keep us safe from wildland fires. One of these wildfire warriors is...
Participants in the Parade of 1000 Flags
9/9/23

Parade of 1000 Flags

More than 100 Cerro Coso students, staff, and faculty members joined the community of Ridgecrest on September 9 to join the Parade of 1000 Flags in memory of those lost and first responders of the...
Cerro Coso Sports Complex Rendering.
6/8/23

Cerro Coso Community College Breaking Ground On Sports Complex Renovations

Thursday, June 8, 2023   Cerro Coso Community College is thrilled to announce the official start of construction on our Outdoor Sports Complex Renovation. The college is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, June 14th at 10:30...
Kim Metcalf
6/1/23

Cerro Coso Welcomes New Foundation Executive Director

Thursday, June 1, 2023   Cerro Coso Community College is excited to announce Kim Metcalf as the new Executive Director of the Cerro Coso Community College Foundation. Kim has experience in the philanthropy and fundraising fields,...
2023 Graduates from Cerro Coso Community College Commencement Ceremony.
5/16/23

Cerro Coso Honors Students In Commencement Cereomonies

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Captions: Cerro Coso Graduates from the 2023 IWV and ESCC Commencement Ceremonies. Cerro Coso Community College is celebrating the success of nearly 600 students who earned their Associates Degrees or Certificates in...
Josh teaching trauma assessment to Cerro Coso students.
5/11/23

Meet Your Emergency Medical Technician Instructor: Joshua Pierce

Thursday, May 11, 2023   Captions: Josh teaching trauma assessment in our Spring 2023 semester class, Cerro Coso EMT students practicing CPR skills, Josh flying with air medical crew. When emergencies happen, EMTs and paramedics are...
2023 Honors Program Graduates.
5/11/23

Honors Program Graduates Take Center Stage in Celebratory Event

Thursday, May 11, 2023   Captions: Cerro Coso Honors Program Graduates, L to R: Nicolas Ellis, Kevin Thompson, Joyce Chung, Rudolph Richards, Jeremiah Lillion, Lauren Zissos, Amy Myers, Elajae Lee, and Jessica Cliff. Cerro Coso Community...
Cerro Coso sign
5/10/23

Cerro Coso Community College To Host 49th Annual Commencement Ceremony

Wednesday, May 10, 2023   Cerro Coso is proud to announce our 49th annual commencement celebration, to be held on Friday, May 12 at 11AM in the Dr. Raymond A McCue Athletic Complex. More than 1,000 awards will be given to a total of 564...