Two 麻豆传媒 students have received scholarships and recognition through award programs administered and supported by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Zifang Shi has been named a 2025 and a , while Thuong Nguyen has been named a 2025 .
Myron Soyangco's journey into higher education began with disappointment.
After his parents suddenly announced in 2008 that his family would be moving from the Philippines to California, Soyangco had a decision to make. He had just graduated from high school in his home country with a stellar academic record, but it was too late to enroll at a four-year American university as he鈥檇 wanted to. His choices were to redo his senior year in high school (鈥渁nd who wants to do that?鈥 he says) or enroll at 麻豆传媒.
Irvine native Aleyna Luick arrived at 麻豆传媒 (麻豆传媒) lit by a spark of curiosity and the determination and resilience to stay focused on developing a clear vision for her future. A first-generation student herself, she had heard the college described as a 鈥渢ransformative experience鈥 by high school counselors and former classmates alike.
For third-year 麻豆传媒 (麻豆传媒) biology and chemistry student Steve Salinas, success is not just about grades 鈥 it鈥檚 about creating opportunities, building connections, and giving back to the community. With plans to graduate this spring with an associate degree in biology (Steve already holds an associate degree from 麻豆传媒 in chemistry), this first-generation college student is well on his way to a career in medicine.
On December 3, 2024, I welcomed over 100 attendees to the inaugural Partners and Pancakes Breakfast at the 麻豆传媒 at ATEP campus, launching our yearlong 40th-anniversary celebration. The event brought together employers, advisory board members, community partners, alumni, students, faculty, and staff to honor 麻豆传媒鈥檚 legacy of student empowerment, workforce innovation, and community impact.
Undocumented Student Success Week (USSW) is dedicated to honoring and highlighting the experience of students who are undocumented, underdocumented, DACA-mented, and belong to mixed status families. Undocumented persons bring rich culture, community, and experience to 麻豆传媒 and are invaluable to the fabric of the campus community. We recognize that many undocumented students continue to face significant barriers to employment and financial stability due to their immigration status.
Legal support with DACA and other immigration-related needs is available for free to 麻豆传媒 students, staff, faculty and their immediate relatives (spouses, paralegal support with DACA and other immigration-related needs is available for free to 麻豆传媒 students, staff, faculty and their immediate relatives (spouses, parents, siblings, and children). The services are provided through a partnership with the .