(Chula Vista) Twenty-one year old Misaki Sano’s life has been full of unexpected twists and turns. Yet, she says, “it has led me to the place I need to be.” Sano is one of the top students in Southwestern College’s Architecture Program, “Misaki is a hardworking young lady dedicated to academic excellence, … [Read more...]
Meet the 2018 Student of Distinction Award Recipients
It's Southwestern College's highest student honor. The Student of Distinction Award (commonly referred to as the SODA) is awarded each year to 20 incredible Southwestern College students. These students have excelled academically, are leaders on campus, have fought for their education and have demonstrated … [Read more...]
Local Buddhist Temple Donates 20-Volume Arts Encyclopedia to Southwestern College Library
Venerable Miao Zang, from the San Diego Buddhist temple Hsi Fang Temple, visited Southwestern College Wednesday to donate a 20-volume Buddhist arts encyclopedia to the College Library. Zang met with professors and administrators to discuss the encyclopedia, its creation and importance. Philosophy … [Read more...]
Counselor Prepares to Run Boston Marathon 5 Years After Witnessing Marathon Bombing
It was five years ago that Extended Opportunity Programs and Services Counselor Tayler Nichols was just one mile away from the Boston Marathon finish line, cheering on people from around the world finishing their 26.2-mile run. She didn’t know then that day would turn into one of the most tragic days in … [Read more...]
Meet Momo: Student, graphic artist, and ‘unapologetically Filipina’
If you’ve never had the pleasure of meeting Monique “Momo” Arao Garcia at Southwestern College, chances are that you have at least seen her work as a campus artist and designer. Take a walk through the Chula Vista campus, pick up a flyer or browse the Southwestern College website and it’s easy to see her … [Read more...]
Spring 2018 Fast Track Classes Begin April 2
The spring semester may be almost halfway over, but there's still time to add a class or two to your schedule. If you're acing all your classes or think your class schedule is a little too light, you can add a fast-track class, Check one more requirement off your list, learn a new skill or take a dive in our … [Read more...]
Black History Month: The First Female Black ASO President
Every February, we hear the stories of Martin Luther King, Jr.; Rosa Parks; Angela Davis; and other influential black people who have had a huge impact on African Americans in this country. While those stories are important and are rightfully celebrated, we hardly ever hear the stories of everyday black … [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...]
Transfer Spotlight: Angel Ramirez
Angel Ramirez had a problem. It was different than any of the other academic problems he’d faced, like graduating Hilltop High School with a 2.1 GPA or dropping out of Southwestern College when he was 18. This problem was unique to his academic career. After he re-enrolled at Southwestern College in 2014, … [Read more...]
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