Southwestern College Again Named a ‘Best for Vets’ College
For the second consecutive year, Southwestern College has been ranked on the list of “Best for Vets” colleges by Military Times. Southwestern College is only one of 28 community colleges in the country to receive the designation.
The ranking methodology looked at school-by-school assessments of...
“Pack the Pantry” Food Drive Aims to Fill Local College Food Pantries
Research shows that around 50% of college students in San Diego face food insecurity, which means they don’t have reliable, consistent access to food.
In response to the growing concern, virtually every local college has established a food pantry.
“It’s a constant struggle to keep the...
Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee Seeks to Fill Four Vacancies
Southwestern College is seeking applications for four vacancies on the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee—three community openings and a student opening.
The deadline to apply is Friday, Oct. 18, 2019.
Members of the committee are responsible for informing the public and the college’s Governing Board about the...
New $3.5M Grant Helps Southwestern College Build Bilingual Educators, Pathway to SDSU
A new $3.5 million Hispanic-Serving Institution grant from the Department of Education will help Southwestern College create more bilingual and culturally competent K-12 educators.
Through a new partnership with San Diego State University (SDSU), and other local community colleges, Southwestern College will create a cohort...
Industry Meets Education During Southwestern’s “Teaming Today to Impact Tomorrow” Summit
More than 100 educators, businessowners and community members gathered recently to bridge the gap between industry needs and education at the “Teaming Today to Impact Tomorrow” Summit held at Southwestern College.
“We have many talented students,”“ said Southwestern College Superintendent/President Dr. Kindred Murillo. “We want...
Southwestern College Awarded $3.2M S-STEM Grant by National Science Foundation for Chemistry, Biochemistry Students
The National Science Foundation has awarded Southwestern College and San Diego State University a $5,000,000 S-STEM grant, $3,230,840 of which is awarded to Southwestern College. This program will provide an integrated mentoring and research experience bridging the chemistry and biochemistry programs at Southwestern College...
New VPs Join Southwestern College Leadership Team
With the unanimous approval of the Southwestern College Governing Board Tuesday, Superintendent/President Dr. Kindred Murillo filled two key positions on her executive leadership team.
Dr. Kelly Hall will serve as the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Business and Financial Affairs and Dr. Tina King will serve...
San Ysidro Community Turns Tragedy to Triumph
Thirty-five years ago, friends and family of Gloria Salas thought she was crazy when she vowed to never allow the McDonald’s on West San Ysidro Boulevard to open again after 21 community members were killed by a gunman there on July 18, 1984.
“Most of...
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...
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...