Southwestern College Leaders Honored by Assemblywoman Shirley Weber
Assemblywoman Dr. Shirley Weber honored three Southwestern College women at her annual Salute to Women Leaders of the 79th District this week.
In a ceremony held Sunday, Weber named Superintendent/President Dr. Kindred Murillo, Southwestern College Black Alliance Co-Presidents Myesha Jackson and Trishana Norquist as women...
Spring Semester Fast-Track Classes Begin April 2
There's still time to register for 8-week, full-credit courses.
Twitter Thread Sparks Intense Support, Admiration for Community Colleges
Amid a myriad of bleak higher education news like increases in tuition and the recent college admissions scandals, freelance journalist Yashar Ali delivered a welcome reprieve on Twitter that celebrated community colleges across the country. After he called community colleges “the backbone of our...
Nora Vargas Named 80th Assembly District Woman of the Year
Southwestern College Governing Board Vice President has been named the Woman of the Year for the 80th Assembly District.
In a ceremony on the floor of the California State Assembly on Monday, March 4, Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez presented Vargas with the award.
“Every community needs individuals...
The Southwestern College Sun Inducted Into the ACP Hall of Fame
The Sun was inducted into the Associated Collegiate Press Hall of Fame at its Midwinter National College Journalism Convention in La Jolla on March 1.
World Languages Department Hosts Carnival Mardi Gras Celebration
The World Languages Department hosted a Carnival Mardi Gras celebration on March 5.
A Q&A with Leticia Cazares, Southwestern College’s Newest Governing Board Member
Learn more about Leticia Cazares, her connection to Southwestern College, why she chose to run and the upcoming goals of the Governing Board.
Southwestern College Men’s Basketball Named PCAC Southern Division Champions
The Southwestern College men's basketball team has been named the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference (PCAC) southern division champions.
Southwestern College Hires Minou Djawdan Spradley As New Vice President for Academic Affairs
The Southwestern Community College District Governing Board unanimously approved the hiring of Minou Djawdan Spradley as the new vice president for academic affairs at its meeting Tuesday. She will begin March 1.
Spradley, who most recently served as the acting vice president of instruction at...
Student Volunteers Prepare Tax Returns For Free
Tax season is a very stressful time of year. Southwestern College's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is here to help alleviate the stress. More than 30 Southwestern College students are helping to take the pressure off by providing free tax-preparation and filing services to...