Sonya Christian

MEDIA STATEMENT: California Community Colleges Chancellor Sonya Christian Issues Statement on Gov. Newsom’s 2026-27 May Revise READ: buff.ly/x9d2eG9 @CAgovernor @sonyachristian @CalCommColleges #CABudget #MayRevise

Read the latest opinion piece by Chancellor Sonya Christian, "As graduation looms, students need pathways that are practical, affordable and connected to opportunity," in @hechingerreport: bit.ly/42Ncy3r.

It was an honor to join @CollegeofDesert in welcoming Chancellor @sonyachristian and the Chancellor’s Office. A day that reflected the strength of our students, partners, and community. Proud to support this important work.

Higher education powers opportunity. Chancellor @sonyachristian joined leaders from @calstate, @UofCalifornia & @AICCU at a statewide discussion hosted by @PPICNotes on preparing students for the future & strengthening CA’s economy. Watch: youtube.com/live/wqNitzx2-…

At today’s Rising Scholars Convening, Chancellor @sonyachristian joined statewide partners to advance college opportunity for justice‑impacted students. “Education restores what incarceration cannot erase—human potential.” Thank you to CDCR & all practitioners leading this work.

PRESS RELEASE: @CalCommColleges Chancellor’s Office and @AltaSeaOrg at the @PortofLA Partner to Advance California Climate Goals and the State’s ‘Blue Economy’. READ: bit.ly/4aTRHB0.

PRESS RELEASE: @CalCommColleges Board of Governors Recognizes College of the Canyons with Exemplary Program Award. READ MORE: cccco.edu/About-Us/News-….

📣 New Op-Ed Alert! Our CEO @terrytamminen teamed up with @CalCommColleges Chancellor @sonyachristian to share a bold vision for the future of work in California. Full piece here: sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/… #AIProofCareers #WorkforceDevelopment #CaliforniaCommunityColleges

We wish all of our #CaliforniaCommunityColleges students, staff, administrators, faculty, friends, supporters & followers a Happy New Year. Here's to 2026! @CalCommColleges will be closed Thursday, January 1, 2026, for the holiday. #2026NewYear #NewYear2026

OPINION by @sonyachristian: We owe our former service members more than gratitude. As educators, we owe them clear, affordable pathways to degrees and credentials that lead to family-sustaining wages. #caedu #caleg #capol edsource.org/2025/dont-figh…

@SierraCollege just celebrated the grand opening of its new student housing—making college more accessible & affordable for students: ow.ly/EoI950XNu4c Did you know some #CACommunityColleges offer on-campus housing options? ow.ly/s7MP50XNu4e @sonyachristian

PRESS RELEASE: Helping Veterans Translate Military Experience into Academic Achievement. The @CalCommColleges helps nearly 20,000 Veterans convert service to college credits with Veteran Sprint. READ: ow.ly/VN9H50XpGHO. #VeteranStudents #ThankYouVeterans #StudentSupport

The #CACommunityColleges #Vision2030 Noncredit Summit brought together leaders statewide to reimagine noncredit education for equity & economic mobility for all students. Noncredit programs build skills & strengthen California’s workforce. #NoncreditEducation #EquityInEducation

Day 1 of #C3CONVERGE2025 brought energy & bold ideas! @CalCommColleges Chancellor @sonyachristian & GO-Serve Director @JoshFryday lit up the stage with a powerful discussion on climate leadership & workforce innovation. #Vision2030 #ClimateResilience bit.ly/C3CONVERGE2025

The largest #CaliforniaNativeAmericanDay yet lit up the State Capitol with spirit, pride & community. Chancellor @sonyachristian joined students, faculty, staff, administrators, lawmakers & community leaders from all over the state to celebrate. 🧵1/2

At #FuturesSummit2025, Chancellor @sonyachristian shared how @CalCommColleges is shaping an AI-enabled future through student agency, workforce innovation & AI literacy for all. #Vision2030 #OurTimeIsNow 🧵 1/3

Chancellor @sonyachristian joined @CAgovernor @GavinNewsom, @Google, @Microsoft, @Adobe, @IBM, @calstate & more to sign a groundbreaking #AIWorkforce MOU.

Day 3 of our Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellowship launched with an armchair discussion with University leaders. What will it take for higher education to meet the moment? The panel discussed innovation, accessibility, and future-ready campuses. Including Dr. Keith Witham, Dr. Harrison Keller, Dr. Sonya Christian, Governor Dannel Malloy, Dr. Shannon Gilkey, and Chancellor Juan Salgado. @AscendiumEP, @UNTSocial, @Sonyachristian, @swgilk23, @ChiCityColleges

Wrapping up a special day July 28 Epic year of hellos & goodbyes, laughter & tears. What made it epic? family, friends, colleagues, Bessie & Neo & working for the California Community Colleges then there was Paris #Momentsthattakeourbreathaway #lovelife❤️ #lovewhatido

We’re starting our 2nd day of the K-College Institute with Dr. Karen Stout & Dr. Sonya Christian, California Community Colleges Chancellor, discussing using dual enrollment to build thriving communities. Learn about ATD’s Community Vibrancy framework: achievingthedream.org/innovation/com…