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...
Jonathan “J.D.” White Continues to Serve Through Southwestern College Veterans’ Resource Center
While he may be officially retired from the military, Jonathan “J.D.” White continues to serve. Throughout his 20 years in the United State Marine Corps, serving others became second nature to him because of the strong sense of honor, courage and commitment the Marine...
Southwestern College Expands Basic Needs Support for Students
Southwestern College is expanding its basic needs support for students at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed many inequities and insecurities affecting students and their success. Under the umbrella of SWC Cares and a new basic needs coordinator, Southwestern College is strengthening...
Chula Vista Veteran of the Year is Proud Southwestern College Graduate
In 2007, Chris Lawrence had been in about his fifth month of deployment in the Al Anabar province of Iraq when an enemy improvised explosive device went off and destroyed the bridge he and his squad of about 14 soldiers were walking over.
“I was...
New $3.5M Grant Helps Southwestern College Build Bilingual Educators, Pathway to SDSU
A new $3.5 million Hispanic-Serving Institution grant from the Department of Education will help Southwestern College create more bilingual and culturally competent K-12 educators.
Through a new partnership with San Diego State University (SDSU), and other local community colleges, Southwestern College will create a cohort...
Original Chicano Park Muralist Salvador Barajas Awarded 2021 Honorary Degree
Almost 50 years ago, in 1974, Salvador Barajas and a group of muralists changed the fabric of Chicano Park forever. Before Chicano Park was a tourist attraction for people all over the world, it was an underfunded community park with gray pillars ready to...
Southwestern College’s Puente Project Celebrates 30 Years of Student Success
The Southwestern College Puente Project is celebrating 30 years with a special event Saturday, Sept. 28 at 5 p.m. on the Chula Vista campus. The Treintañera celebration and fundraiser will feature Puente alumni, special guests, current Southwestern College Puentistas, the Southwestern College mariachi, dinner...
Southwestern College’s Drone and Aerospace Program Take Flight This Fall
Interest in the drone industry is as high as some of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) can fly, and now Southwestern College has a way for students to gain skills to enter the field for free.
Beginning this fall, students can enroll through the college’s...
Paramedic Program Celebrates 30 Years of Training First-Responders
It’s a busy day for students of the Southwestern College Paramedic Program at the Higher Education Center at Otay Mesa. They’re on a strict schedule, and four Southwestern College paramedic professors and staff members are leading them through real-world scenarios and workshops they’ll encounter...
Southwestern College’s EOPS Largest in California
For students like Matthew Manrique, Southwestern College’s Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is critical to his success as a student. Manrique, his mom and brother left Colombia three years ago because of scarce job opportunities and almost no higher education opportunities for folks...