Southwestern College received full reaffirmation of its accreditation status Friday by the commission that accredits all California community colleges. The college received word of its updated status Friday, following the submission to the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of … [Read more...]
Southwestern College Lifts Lockdown; Chula Vista Police Have Suspect in Custody
CHULA VISTA, CA. – Southwestern College’s Chula Vista campus was in lockdown for approximately one hour this afternoon as a safety precaution because of an armed suspect in the area. At approximately 1 pm today, Southwestern College Campus Police received a call from Chula Vista Police regarding an … [Read more...]
Storify: Commencement 2017
More than 800 students walked into DeVore Stadium to applause and cheers on Friday, May 26 to participate in Southwestern College's 56th Annual Commencement Ceremony. Recap the ceremony with tweets, photos and videos. [<a href="//storify.com/swc_news/commencement-2017" … [Read more...]
Former gang member graduates Southwestern College with full-ride scholarship to UC San Diego
From age 15 to 20, Whiting spent many years in and out of prison and jail. He did half a year in juvenile hall, half a year in county, a year in the penitentiary, and so on and so forth. He served time for a slew of different charges from assault, to robbery, to gang activity. “When I say I grew up … [Read more...]
Record Number of Graduates Walk at Southwestern College Commencement
Among 800 walking Friday include stories of educational triumph, overcoming struggles CHULA VISTA, CA. – Southwestern College celebrates its 56th Commencement Ceremony Friday at DeVore Stadium. On the field among the 800 graduates will be four sibling duos, two couples, a senior citizen, 18 veterans and two … [Read more...]
Attempted Abduction at Southwestern College’s Chula Vista Campus
Campus Police release photo of suspect, vehicle CHULA VISTA, CA. – Southwestern College Campus Police have been investigating an attempted abduction of a 16-year-old student on the Chula Vista campus today. At approximately 9:15 a.m., the student had been walking across the campus near the H Street … [Read more...]
Commencement 2017: “I’d like to thank . . .”
More than 2,000 students will graduate this year from Southwestern College and head off to continue their educational or workforce goals and dreams. We stopped a few of them on Jaguar Walk one afternoon and asked them, "Who would you like to thank?" for helping them along the way. For more information on … [Read more...]
Southwestern College Joins Business Leaders in Expanding Job Opportunities for Young Adults
SAN DIEGO, CA – Education, business and political leaders joined forces today to demonstrate their commitment to the expansion of the “One San Diego Skills to Succeed” program that places young adults in internships and summer jobs. At a press conference held on the Illumina campus, regional leaders … [Read more...]
Southwestern College Governing Board’s and Superintendent/President’s Statement on Sexual Harassment/Assault
We understand there have been incidents in the past of an uncoordinated approach to investigating sexual assaults/harassment. That has changed since the Governing Board hired Dr. Murillo as Superintendent/President. Since January the Governing Board and Superintendent/President have taken concrete actions … [Read more...]
Mona Dibas’ UNITED movement finds strength and love through diversity
Like many throughout the country, the day after last year’s presidential election was a difficult one for Associated Student Organization President Mona Dibas. As a Muslim and a woman, she was someone who felt targeted by the us-versus-them rhetoric and the sexism that was so prevalent throughout the election … [Read more...]
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