2025 News Articles

Sierra Cyber Summit participants
11/10/25

Sierra Cyber Summit Unites Partners to Build Tomorrow’s Cyber Workforce

The Sierra Cyber Summit—co-hosted by Cerro Coso Community College, the Griffiss Institute, and TechGrid—was a weekend filled with innovation, collaboration, and discovery.
An example of artist Gina Herrera’s work.
11/7/25

Gina Herrera has no fear of ‘Confronting Conflict’ — Exhibit opens Nov. 14 at Cerro Coso Community College

Artist Gina Herrera’s upcoming exhibition showcases her mixed-media sculptures that merge her Native American heritage, military background, and commitment to environmental justice to address today’s...
Men of Worth
10/28/25

Men of Worth to Perform at Cerro Coso Nov. 21

The ever-popular Celtic folk duo Men of Worth returns on November 21, for another unforgettable concert at the college.
2025 Pathway Champion of Transfer Equity seal.
10/27/25

Cerro Coso Community College Named 2025 Pathway Champion of Equity

Cerro Coso Community College was named a 2025 Pathway Champion of Equity by the Campaign for College Opportunity for its outstanding success in equitably preparing Hispanic students for baccalaureate-level...
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10/6/25

Cerro Coso Faculty Honored with Jack Hernandez Phronesis Award

Cerro Coso Community College announces that Professors Dr. Claudia Sellers and Dr. Guck Ooi received the Jack Hernandez Phronesis Award for using their professional and academic expertise to improve...
Cerro Coso CTE, Sierra Cyber Summit - Career Exploration
9/23/25

Sierra Cyber Summit Offers Hands-On Pathway into Cybersecurity, Oct. 24–25

Cerro Coso, in partnership with the Griffiss Institute and TechGrid, will host the Sierra Cyber Summit at Ridgecrest’s new TechGrid facility, offering hands-on cybersecurity workshops, career exploration,...
Cowboy cooks brew coffee by a real chuck wagon at the Denim and Diamonds event in 2024.
9/15/25

An Evening on the Hill – CC’s Denim and Diamonds Sparkles with Purpose Oct. 4

Cerro Coso’s iconic fundraiser Denim and Diamonds is returning Oct. 4 as part of our Evening on the Hill series.
Students on walkway to and from LRC on Ridgcrest/IWV campus.
9/14/25

Late Start Classes Fall 2025

Cerro Coso is offering many late start classes in October and November which run a variety of lengths. Register today!
Attendees of the 2024 Star Party.
8/27/25

Reaching for the Stars Without Breaking the Bank: Cerro Coso’s Star Party & BBQ Returns Sept. 19

The Cerro Coso Astronomical Star Party and Barbecue is back! With the support of the China Lake Astronomical Society, the annual event promises to be a stellar experience.