Visionary Writer and Alumnus J. Michael Straczynski to Deliver Opening Day Keynote Speech
Southwestern College alumnus and visionary writer J. Michael Straczynski will deliver the keynote speech at Southwestern College’s 2022 Opening Day.
Straczynski is a Southwestern College alumnus, mentored by Professor Emeritus Bill Virchis, who created the groundbreaking science-fiction series “Babylon 5,” co-created the Netflix series “Sense8,”...
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...
Southwestern College Ranked in 2019 ‘Best for Vets’ College
Southwestern College’s dedication to student veterans and military dependents has been recognized by Military Times with a “Best for Vets” college distinction.
Southwestern College is one of only 208 schools and only one of 33 community colleges to receive the honor. The designation was given...
Superintendent/President Nullifies ASO Election
On Thursday, Southwestern College Superintendent/President Dr. Kindred Murillo declared this year’s Associated Student Organization election null and void because the process has been compromised. The issues include multiple alleged violations of college policies and procedures; additionally, there are allegations of potential violations of Governing...
Dental Hygiene Has a Streak of an Overall 100% Passing Rate
Since the inception of the Southwestern College Dental Hygiene Program, graduates have had stellar outcomes on the written and clinical licensing exams, and this year the streak continued with 100 percent passing.
Southwestern College students perform well above the national average and that success can...
Southwestern College Stands With International Students
A ruling last week by the U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement agency (ICE) may require all international students studying at colleges in the U.S. to suspend their studies and return to their home countries. This action has created fear and uncertainty among these students.
The...
Southwestern Brings Work-Based Learning to the Classroom
Even before the pandemic crippled many industries, Southwestern College faculty understood they needed ways to apply classroom content in professional settings to help students gain real-world experience,
Known as Classroom to Career, a team of Work-Based Learning faculty reached out to employers to hear directly...
Omicron Variant Alters Intersession Schedule
As Southwestern College begins its one-month intersession classes Jan. 4, Superintendent/President Dr. Mark Sanchez, in consultation with leadership, the Governing Board and constituency leaders, has decided to move all classes and services to remote operations from Jan. 4 - Jan. 28.
The college’s COVID guiding...
BVHS Student Dual-Enrolled at Southwestern College is Editor-in-Chief of El Sol Magazine
Nicolette (Nikki) Monique Luna emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic with some pretty impressive accomplishments under her belt. While a 16-year-old student at Bonita Vista High School, she also helmed the Southwestern College Sun newspaper and El Sol magazine into another award-winning year, earning recognition...
Record Number of Graduates Walk at Southwestern College Commencement
Southwestern College celebrates its 56th Commencement Ceremony Friday at DeVore Stadium. On the field among the 800 graduates will be four sibling duos, two couples, a senior citizen, 18 veterans and two mother-daughter duos. Celebrating with the graduates will be three community members being granted Honorary Degrees—Ron and Reina Bolles for their contributions to the fine arts in South County and Christine Moore for her contributions to the economic development and civic and social services of South County.