NATIONAL CITY, Calif. – Southwestern College leaders and students dedicated the new Plaza Building at the Higher Education Center at National City Thursday—doubling the educational space of the center. In cutting the ribbon on the $22 million, two-story structure, college and city officials talked about … [Read more...]
Jag Kitchen Creator Patricia Bartow Wins Best Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Organizer
Patricia Bartow, director of the Child Development Center and the Jag Kitchen Food Pantry, has won best Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Organizer by the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness “This award reflects the hard work and commitment of a team of individuals who … [Read more...]
Southwestern College Named a 2018 Military Friendly School
Southwestern College has been designated a 2018 Military Friendly School by Victory Media, publisher of the “Guide to Military Friendly Schools.” Southwestern College exceeded each standard of evaluation, including student veteran graduation rates, admissions and counseling, job placement and financial aid … [Read more...]
Student volunteers prepare tax returns for free
CHULA VISTA, California - The start of a new semester can be stressful. Add tax season to the mix, and it can be a recipe for a challenging time. However more than 40 Southwestern College students are helping to take the pressure off by providing free tax-preparation and filing services to fellow students, … [Read more...]
New Two-Story Expansion at the Higher Education Center at National City Opens for Classes
National City, California – The new two-story building at the Higher Education Center at National City opened its doors Monday, Jan. 29 to brand new classrooms, labs and anxious students. The building, dubbed the “Plaza Building,” includes four science labs, a medical assisting clinic, a large lecture … [Read more...]
Southwestern College Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Wellness & Aquatics Complex
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...]
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