Santa Maria Times Guest Commentary
Dr. Kevin G. Walthers pens a commentary the first Sunday of each month in the Santa Maria Times. Here are links to past commentaries.
June 16, 2025: More than a commencement: A year of firsts at Hancock
May 23, 2025: The Hancock Promise: A community investment, not a corporate gimmick
April 7, 2025: A historic commitment: Bringing four-year degrees closer to home
March 4, 2025: The fight for Hancock’s bachelor’s degree just got a major boost
February 1, 2025: The human cost of an educational turf war
January 4, 2025: The Central Coast’s forgotten students: A call for action
December 7, 2024: Distance matters for transfer students
November 2, 2024: Hancock's bachelor's degree nears the finish line
October 5, 2024: Forging partnerships that work
September 3, 2024: Does everyone need a college degree?
August 3, 2024: A legacy of leadership
July 8, 2024: AHC's innovative baccalaureate proposal: Tailored solutions for Central Coast needs
June 1, 2024: Changing the odds, one grad at a time
May 4, 2024: Facing FAFSA frustration? Bulldog Express has your back
April 7, 2024: Two-year Promise will ensure college stays affordable
March 2, 2024: Hancock Promise shines amidst FAFSA frustrations
February 3, 2024: Bachelor's degree at AHC? Challenge accepted
December 2, 2023: Changing the odds together
November 4, 2023: Addressing poverty, expanding degrees
October 2, 2023: UnitED Central Coast: Hancock and Cuesta to make joint announcement
September 2, 2023: The time is now for Allan Hancock College baccalaureate
August 6, 2023: Higher education is not optional
July 1, 2023: What a Difference a Decade Makes
June 4, 2023: Think College is Expensive? Try Not Going
May 6, 2023: Honoring Three Leaders who Have Changed the Odds
April 2, 2023: It's Time for California Education to Meet Reality
March 4, 2023: Introducing the Newest Gem on the Central Coast
February 4, 2023: Changing the Odds Through College Completion
January 7, 2023: Community Colleges are key to California's Future
December 3, 2022: Expanding the Community College Mission
November 5, 2022: Take a Seat and Enjoy a PCPA Show
October 2, 2022: Raising the Bar on Accredited Colleges
September 4, 2022: Canceling Student Debt - Neither Solution nor Disaster
August 7, 2022: Allow Community Colleges to Offer 4-Year Degrees
July 5, 2022: Students Need Support? We Have Them Covered
June 7, 2022: Hancock Grads Provide Hope
May 1, 2022: Hancock Emerges from the Pandemic
April 3, 2022: Students! Watch Out for Predators!
March 6, 2022: Hancock Offers More Than You Think
February 13, 2022: Where Did All The Students Go?
January 9, 2022: John Madden Helped Change the Odds at Hancock
December 5, 2021: Building a College-Going Culture
November 8, 2021: A Local Need Requires a Local Solution
October 5, 2021: Hancock Committed to Keeping Community Safe
September 7, 2021: Community College Offers the Fastest Return on Investment
August 10, 2021: The Promise of the #RealCollege Movement
July 6, 2021 - Allan Hancock College: Changing the Odds
May 9, 2021 - Celebrating a Century Only Happens Once
April 4, 2021 - Don't Let Fear Divide Us
March 7, 2021 - Day in the Life: Hancock's Energy is Undeniable
December 6, 2020 - Forgive Student Debt? Yes, But Strategically
November 1, 2020 - Community College Paves the Way
October 4, 2020 - 100 Years at Allan Hancock College
September 6, 2020 - The Faces Behind The Asterisks
August 2, 2020 - A Return to Campus Must Consider Community
July 5, 2020 - Practicing Social Justice at Allan Hancock College
June 10, 2020 - Liberty and Justice for all?
May 3, 2020 - Two Words of Advice for High School Seniors
April 19, 2020: Public Community College Education More Important Than Ever
April 5, 2020 - College in the Age of Coronavirus
February 2, 2020 - Allan Hancock College is Best Quality, Best Value
November 10, 2019: The Hancock Promise Changes the Odds for Our Community
October 6, 2019 - The Years That Matter Most
September 1, 2019 - Hancock Provides Roadmaps to Success
August 4, 2019 - The Hancock Promise is a Local Promise
July 7, 2019: Desert or Mirage; Educational Access is Limited in North County
June 2, 2019 - Building a College-Going Culture in North County
May 5, 2019 - And Down the Stretch They Come!
April 7, 2019 - College Admissions and Student Debt
March 3, 2019 - Community Colleges a Value for Taxpayers
December 2, 2018 - The Giving Season at AHC in Full Swing
November 4, 2018 - Measure Y Supporters Deserve Thanks
October 7, 2018 - Measure Y Supports 21st-Century Careers
September 2, 2018 - Making Community Partnerships
August 5, 2018 - A Promise Made, Promise Kept
July 1, 2018 - Supporting Hancock's Future With Your Vote
June 3, 2018 - Hancock College Opens Doors to Success
May 6, 2018 - Community Colleges up to the Challenge
April 1, 2018 - Teaching Beyond the College Campus
March 4, 2018 - Hancock Prepares for New Laws
December 3, 2017 - Helping Hancock Athletes Find Success
November 5, 2017 - Pushing Back Against Student Debt Crisis
October 1, 2017 - The Value of Community Partnerships
September 3, 2017 - Hancock Promise Requires a Commitment
August 5, 2017 - Building Careers at Hancock College
July 2, 2017 - Busy Summer at Hancock College
June 4, 2017 - Safety at Hancock College is a Priority
May 7, 2017 - Graduation Time at Hancock College
April 2, 2017 - Changing the Odds at Hancock College
March 5, 2017 - Hancock College Target - Four-Year Degrees
February 5, 2017 - AHC Provides Support for all Students
January 8, 2017 - Hancock College Grateful for Community Support