Sunday, December 3, 2023

Microelectronics & Nanomanufacturing Certificate Program (MNCP) Empowers Veterans for High-Tech Careers

In a remarkable showcase of resilience and determination, veterans participating in the Microelectronics & Nanomanufacturing Certificate (MNCP) program have demonstrated their ability to adapt and thrive in the rapidly advancing field of microelectronics and...

Dr. Mark Sanchez Selected as New Southwestern College President

The Southwestern College Governing Board has selected Dr. Mark Sanchez as Southwestern College’s next superintendent/president.The board announced their decision early Wednesday morning after a six-hour closed session where they interviewed three finalists. Sanchez will...
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Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee Seeks to Fill Two Vacancies

Southwestern College is seeking applications for two community vacancies on the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee. The deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 12, 2024.Members of the committee are responsible for informing the public...
Southwestern College newly appointed Governing Board member, Kris Galicia Brown, taking oath with family’s support.

Southwestern Community College Welcomes New Trustee

Southwestern Community College welcomed a new member to its governing board with the appointment of Kris Galicia Brown. Galicia Brown will serve through November 2024, completing the term left vacant by former Trustee Griselda...
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All African Diaspora Education Summit in Ghana

A recent trip to Ghana provided a new perspective on Africa for San Diego County community college educators and students and ignited a push to highlight the important role that the continent and its...
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Southwestern College Food Services to Accept SNAP/EBT Payments 

Southwestern College will soon accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and EBT payments at its on-campus food services, Time Out Cafe and Tradewinds. Southwestern College will be the only college in the region to...

Business Development Centers Earn National and Regional Awards

As National Small Business Week wraps up, the San Diego & Imperial Women’s Business Center and San Diego & Imperial Small Business Development Center Network celebrated their recent national and regional awards for excellence.At...
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Your Guide to the Fall 2022 Semester

We are just days away from the start of the fall 2022 semester. This semester, we will have half of our classes in person and half online. So whether you're joining us on campus...
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Southwestern College Clears $3.5 Million in Student Debt

Southwestern College is clearing $3.5 million in student debt for more than 7,719 students using special federal grant money. Students who were enrolled from spring 2020 through spring 2022 will have all their outstanding tuition...

New Call Center Up and Running

Southwestern College students can now get immediate answers to their questions by calling the new Jaguar Call Center. The call center, which launched Monday, is staffed by Outreach Peer Ambassadors 49 hours each week. The...