Largest Graduating Class to Participate in 2019 Commencement Ceremony
More than 950 students will walk into DeVore Stadium for the 58th annual Commencement Ceremony and make history once again for being the largest graduating class. The ceremony on May 24 will mark another record year for Southwestern College commencement ceremonies, which has broken...
Academic Success Center Helps Students Ace Final Exams
Walk by the courtyard of the 420 building and you’ll notice Southwestern College students buzzing in and out of the Academic Success Center. With final exams beginning next week, Southwestern College students are even busier than usual with studying, final projects and essays. Many...
The Jag Kitchen & Johnny Jaguar Pass Out Snacks for Finals
No one should go hungry — especially students studying for finals. We teamed up with the Jag Kitchen and Johnny Jaguar to help give our students a much-deserved snack break.
If you're facing food insecurity, don't go hungry. Visit the Jag Kitchen Food Pantry for...
New Grant Helps Expand Child Development Center’s Mission, Services
The Child Development Center will soon have 16 spots open for low-cost child care for Southwestern College student-families thanks to continued funding from a U.S. Department of Education grant.
The Education Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) Grant helps support low-income students with...
Meet the 2019 Student of Distinction Award Recipients
Each year, Southwestern College honors the best of the best by awarding 20 Student of Distinction Awards. Commonly known as the SODA, this recognition goes to students who have made tremendous contributions and impact to Southwestern College and our communities and have proven themselves...
Superintendent/President Nullifies ASO Election
On Thursday, Southwestern College Superintendent/President Dr. Kindred Murillo declared this year’s Associated Student Organization election null and void because the process has been compromised. The issues include multiple alleged violations of college policies and procedures; additionally, there are allegations of potential violations of Governing...
Southwestern College Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Campus Dreamer Center
After years of serving the undocumented student population, Southwestern College officially cut the ribbon and celebrated the opening of the brand new Dreamer Center on the Chula Vista campus.
The center, located in room 426, was made possible through a $125,000 grant from The California...
Southwestern College Speech and Debate Team Win Top Honors at National Convention
The Southwestern College Speech and Debate Team wrapped up their season with two top honors at the Cross Examination Debate Association national tournament at Cal State University, Long Beach on April 3-7.
Philosophy Professor Peter Bolland: In Defense of Community College
Peter Bolland is philosophy and humanities professor and department chair at Southwestern College. To learn more about Bolland, visit http://peterbolland.com.
Say the words “community college” out loud. What gut reactions arise? Is “community college” a legitimate entry point to higher education or the punch line...
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...