CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- Clovis Community College has been recognized as a "Champion of Higher Education." The college was recently recognized for its success by The Campaign for College Opportunity.

Staff at Clovis Community College mentions they hope to institutionalize this program and keep it around for years to come. Applications for next summer will open in February 2023.

A group of politically conservative students sued Clovis Community College in 2022, accusing administrators of enforcing a poster policy that violated their Constitutional rights.

Lori Bennett, president of Clovis Community College, will retire in January 2023, State Center Community College District in central California announced.