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The Chaffey College community gathered for the dedication of a Juneteenth mural Feb. 26, celebrating the completion of the artwork that is located in the Library Learning Commons.

The Chaffey College campus community gathered Feb. 12 to cut the ribbon on the Library Learning Commons, a three-story 76,000-square-foot structure that had been under construction since summer 2023.

Chaffey College's Black History Month event drew hundreds of students, faculty and staff for an afternoon of food, culture and community at the Rancho Cucamonga campus Feb. 4.

Kenneth Webb, a Chaffey College Rising Scholars alumnus, turned a prison sentence into an opportunity to hone his skills as an artist. He now gives back to his community as an artist and mentor to underserved children.

With a walkie talkie in hand and a smile on his face, Troy Ament often told people he was "living the dream" during the 13 years he served Chaffey College. The associate superintendent of administrative services and emergency operations died Jan. 11.

For 11 hours a day, Jason Boultwood sits behind the wheel of an 18-wheel tractor trailer hauling at least 80,000 pounds of freight across the contiguous U.S. When he settles in for the night, he climbs into his truck cabin and logs on for his Chaffey College classes to study and do assignments.

Chaffey's "Welcome Week" for spring included a variety of activities from transfer, mental health and financial aid workshops, to food trucks and resource fairs.

Chaffey College's Panthers became elves for the annual gift drive Dec. 9, distributing groceries, wrapped gifts and other holiday cheer at the Rancho Cucamonga campus.

More than 350 campus and surrounding community members helped fill out thousands of toe tags symbolizing fallen migrants in what will be part of the upcoming Hostile Terrain 94 exhibition, opening Jan. 12.

Chaffey College Superintendent/President Henry D. Shannon has received an award through the African American California Community College Trustees and Administrators for his leadership and dedication to equity. The organization additionally named Bradley Franklin, administrator for Chaffey's Instructional Systems and Pathways Innovation, a finalist for the "Hidden Hero Award."

