After more than 50 years in the making, Southwestern College dedicated and cut the ribbon to the new Wellness & Aquatics Complex on the Chula Vista campus. Hundreds of students, employees and community members filled the bleachers on the pool deck to hear the story of its construction and to take tours of … [Read more...]
New state budget allocates more funds for Southwestern College, California College Promise
CHULA VISTA, California – California Governor Jerry Brown released his 2018-2019 proposed $190.3 billion budget on Jan. 10, which includes ongoing and one-time funding to California Community Colleges. If passed, Southwestern College may receive more than $9 million in additional funding to student support … [Read more...]
The Sun Collegiate Newspaper Wins Top National and Local Awards
The Southwestern College Sun continues its reputation as one of the best collegiate newspapers in the country having recently won top awards at the local San Diego Press Club and the national Associated Collegiate Press award ceremonies. The Sun picked up two Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker Awards, … [Read more...]
Southwestern College Creates Permanent Tribute to Fallen Marine Sgt. Rafael Peralta
CHULA VISTA, California – With family members in the audience, Southwestern College dedicated a permanent tribute to fallen Marine and Navy Cross recipient Sgt. Rafael Peralta during a special ceremony last week in honor of Veterans’ Day. The new Sgt. Rafael Peralta Garden of Honor includes the Walk of … [Read more...]
Southwestern College Receives AA Rating, Sells First Proposition Z Bonds
CHULA VISTA, California – Southwestern College has received AA ratings for the first sale of $140 million of its Proposition Z bonds. The ratings from Moody’s Investors Service and Standard and Poor’s highlight the strength of the local market, the diversity of Southwestern College’s taxpayers and their … [Read more...]
Deadline Extended for Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee Vacancy
Taxpayer Organization Representative sought CHULA VISTA, California – Southwestern College has extended the application period for the Taxpayer Organization Representative vacancy on the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee. The deadline for this one position is Friday, Nov. 3, 2017. The applicant must … [Read more...]
Governor Brown Signs Bill for Free Community College Tuition
Southwestern College commits $36,000 in additional scholarships for students CHULA VISTA, California – California Governor Jerry Brown has signed legislation that provides one year of free tuition at any California Community College for any first-time student who enrolls full-time. On Friday, Brown … [Read more...]
Biotechnology major wins two top national Phi Theta Kappa scholarships
Hanan Ali, a Southwestern College biotechnology major and international student, has been awarded two prestigious national scholarships by the Phi Theta Kappa honor society. Ali was awarded $5,000 and $1,000 for the Phi Theta Kappa’s Pearson Scholarship for Higher Education and the Coca-Cola Leaders of … [Read more...]
Southwestern College Students Have Clearer Path to Top California Law Schools
Southwestern College students now have clearer access to six top California law schools with the new Pathway to Law School initiative, sponsored by the California State Bar's Council on Access and Fairness. The program is open to students in all majors who are interested or would like to know more about … [Read more...]
Jag Kitchen Food Pantry Wins Outstanding New Non-Profit Partner Award
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank awarded the Jag Kitchen Food Pantry the “Outstanding New Nonprofit Partner” award for its efforts to fight hunger at Southwestern College and the shared mission of providing meals to people in need. The Jag Kitchen was recognized at the 2017 San Diego County Hunger … [Read more...]
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