Happy 2026!

Happy 2026, Sonya!

As the Earth completes its 25th orbit of the millennium, we pause to reflect on the journey behind us and look with zeal toward the path ahead. 

In a time-honored tradition, a reinforced spirit will disavow the spirits again in favor of the gym and likely succumb to the inevitable, waiting for the circle to square again a year later. The Earth is closest to the Sun this time of year (perihelion), but the Northern Hemisphere is facing away from the Sun, so, as usual, we have winter in our part of the world.

We hope 2025 was a year of fulfillment for you, and we wish 2026 holds even greater promise.

We pray that 2026 exceeds your expectations in health, happiness, and prosperity.

All aboard the next merry-go-round.

Happy New Year!

Bhambis

Streamlining College Credit for Veterans

Hi Brij:

Here is a piece on how we recognize military training in our colleges.

Army 1st Sgt. Joey Mora returned from four overseas deployments with hopes to advance into the next chapter of his life by graduating from college. It was a fight. Juggling classes and full-time policing, he watched his dream stall for over 10 years. Then, he arrived at Norco College, located 50 miles east of Los Angeles, in the Riverside Community College District. Staff helped him translate his Joint Services Transcript, the official document that details his military training and experience. He received 30 college credits, enabling him to complete an AA degree in one year, get promoted, and transfer to a four-year university for his BA and MS.

Mora’s success shouldn’t be the exception. It should be the norm.

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– sonya