SWC student, Elvis Coronado, presenting his research at the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Symposium. (Photo credits: Mourad Mjahed)

SWC Student, Elvis Coronado, Pioneering Medical Research through MESA Program

While participating in the MESA Research Program at San Diego State University (SDSU), Southwestern College (SWC) student, Elvis Coronado embarked on a research project focused on developing a Smartphone Integrated Paper Microfluidic (SiPM) Device—a...
Scripps Institute student intern conducting research.

Breaking New Ground in HIV Research: A SWC Student’s Journey at Scripps Research Institute

Barbara Zazueta, a Southwestern College (SWC) student, has made significant strides in HIV research during her time in the Scripps Research Mentorship Program made possible through the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Program at...

SWC Receives NASH Funding as Part of $220,000 Awarded to California Institutions for Innovative...

Chula Vista – Southwestern College (SWC) has been awarded $10,000 by the National Association of Higher Education Systems (NASH) as a part of its latest Catalyst Fund Awards. SWC is among 32 recipients receiving...
Southwestern College Restorative Justice Professor Araceli Mangione, standing in front of the Higher Education Center in National City's Art Gallery for the "In A Perfect World" exhibit.

Restorative Justice Through Art: Transforming Incarceration into Education

In a groundbreaking initiative merging education and art, the Southwestern College (SWC) Restorative Justice program’s 15 students and professor were featured in an exhibit showcasing  their transformative experiences within the prison system.Jarlene Clark, a...
Southwestern College Rising Scholar student, Alex Acuna, posing with his artwork showcased at SWC's Restorative Justice Art Gallery, “In A Perfect World”.

From Incarceration to Inspiration, SWC Alumnus, Alex Acuna, Shares his Journey of Transformation

Alex Acuna's journey through college took a unique path—one that began within the confines of a correctional facility cell. After serving 25 years, Acuna emerged into a world vastly different from the one he...

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...
Students in medical assisting program practice blood draw.

SDSU and SWC Receive BofA Grants to Increase Hispanic Healthcare Graduates

San Diego State University and Southwestern College have each been awarded a two-year $250,000 grant from Bank of America to support Hispanic students pursuing careers in high-growth fields, such as healthcare, through its Progresando Initiative....

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...

Southwestern College Receives Ambulance from AMR

Representatives from AMR cut the ribbon and handed over the keys to a fully-equipped ambulance to Southwestern College’s EMT/paramedic program Wednesday. The van-style ambulance will serve as a hands-on educational resource and recruitment tool...
J. Michael Straczynski speaks at Southwestern College Foundation's 2019 Jaguar Awards.

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...