Puente Student Wins Competitive California Latino Caucus Foundation Scholarship
Christian Sanchez, Southwestern College Puente Project student and English major, has won a competitive and prestigious $5,000 scholarship from the California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation. Sanchez is one of only 50 students from across California and one of only a handful of community college...
Harry Potter Science Class Teaches 4th-10th Graders the Magic of Science
For the first time ever, the Sally Ride Science Academy has come to Southwestern College. Thanks to our friends at U.C. San Diego, 4th-10th graders are taken through courses like oceanography, kitchen chemistry and messy science. One very magical class, “Exploring the Science of Harry Potter,” teaches students about the real-world magic around us.
Southwestern College Holds Ribbon Cutting for State-of-the-Art Math and Science Building
More than 100 students, Southwestern College employees and community members gathered on June 12 to celebrate the opening of Southwestern College’s Math and Science Building, the newest STEM-dedicated education facility in San Diego County.
Already serving our students for a semester, the $85.6 million Math...
Gallery: 58th Annual Commencement Ceremony
More than 950 students walked into DeVore Stadium on May 24 for the 58th annual Commencement Ceremony. These Jaguars made history for being the largest graduating class in Southwestern College history.
Graduate Ivonne Raya Dedicates her Education, Success to her Departed Mother
When Ivonne Raya walks across the DeVore Stadium stage on May 24 during the 58th annual Commencement Ceremony, there will be one person missing from the audience: her mother.
Just less than one month ago, when students are trying to complete final projects, prepare for...
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...