The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District (SGVMVCD) has awarded 306 students the title of Vector Inspector of the Year for their participation in a mosquito surveillance program. The SGVMVCD provides a range of services to Pasadena residents ai... More »
The Pasadena Unified School District Board of Education unanimously approved Thursday the revised Board member assignments for 2024. Parents could talk to the Board member assigned to their child/children’s school if they have any concerns. Six schools have be... More »
The Pasadena Unified School District Board of Education debated potential budget cuts Thursday, June 20 as the District faces a projected $38 million deficit for the upcoming school year. Board Members discussed proposed reductions to their own budget, particu... More »
On May 17, Caltech celebrated the unveiling of a new portrait of Grant D. Venerable (BS ’32). The painting by Los Angeles artist June Edmonds stands in the front lobby of Venerable House, named in 2021 in his honor, and embodies the enduring legacy of Caltech’... More »
Kaiser Permanente’s Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine in Pasadena announced Tuesday it has received full accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), which accredits medical education programs leading to M.D. degrees in the United St... More »
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses has teamed up with Cal Poly Rose Float to offer an educational program called RoseSTEM, presented by Southern California Gas Company and Southwest Airlines, which introduces local middle and high school students aged 12-17 to t... More »
During the 2023–24 academic year, Caltech recognized two faculty members with distinguished leadership chairs for administrative positions and 13 faculty members with named professorships, the Institute’s most distinguished award. These honors provide faculty ... More »
The California Institute of Technology’s Infrared Processing and Analysis Center (IPAC) opened applications for its 2025 Visiting Graduate Student Fellowship (VGSF) program. The highly competitive fellowships offer graduate students the opportunity to conduct ... More »
Pasadena City College honored its Class of 2024 during the 98th annual commencement ceremony held at Robinson Stadium on Friday, June 14. The event celebrated the achievements of over 4,000 graduates, with nearly 60% being women. The ceremony showcased the di... More »
The City of Pasadena is supporting an innovative program called “Comunidad” to bridge the gap between local community college students and the booming biotech industry. The initiative, set to be discussed at Tuesday’s Economic Development and Technology (EDTe... More »
A report to the Pasadena Unified School District Board on Thursday stated that the District’s goal was to increase the graduation rate to 90% this school year (2023-2024) and by 2.5% or more for each following year, ending up at 95% or higher in 2025-2026. Con... More »
On Friday, June 14, Caltech celebrated its 130th Commencement ceremony, awarding 236 bachelor’s degrees, 156 master’s degrees, and 200 doctoral degrees to a total of 585 graduates. The class of 2024 has faced unique challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so ... More »
