Southwestern College Student, Chloe Williams, Overcomes Adversity and Achieves Academic Success
Chula Vista, California – In an inspiring story of resilience and determination, Chloe Williams, an alumni of Southwestern College (SWC), shares her journey through adversity and the critical role played by the college's support...
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 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...
Southwestern College’s The Sun: A Celebration of Student Journalism and Community Engagement
Southwestern College students had a remarkable experience at the annual Society of Professional Journalists awards banquet on Tuesday, June 20. The Sun, the college's student-run newspaper, was named College Newspaper of the Year, beating...
Southwestern College Governing Board Seeks to Appoint One New Member
The Southwestern College Governing Board voted on Monday, July 10, to create an appointment process to fill the at-large vacancy left by former Trustee Griselda Delgado who resigned on July 6, 2023. The provisional appointment...
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...
Removing Barriers to Expand the Ranks of EMTs and Diversify EMS
Cities across America—including some in the San Diego region—often face a shortage of qualified emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to serve their communities.The reality is that barriers for entry into the field of emergency medical...
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...
Southwestern College’s Dreamer Center Celebrates 5-year Anniversary
The Southwestern College’s Dreamer Center is celebrating its five-year anniversary. The program was established to help students navigate the challenges of attending college as undocumented students by providing essential services, like assisting with the...
California Governor Gavin Newsom appoints Mary Salas to the California Community College Board of...
For the first time in history, the California Community Colleges Board of Governors will have a representative from the Southwestern College attendance area.Former state Assemblywoman and former Chula Vista Mayor Mary Casillas Salas was...