Thanks to a transformational $1-million gift from philanthropist Roger Frey, the San Diego Community College District is ensuring students completing healthcare degree and certificate programs can start their careers immediately.
Thanks to a transformational $1-million gift from philanthropist Roger Frey, the San Diego Community College District is ensuring students completing healthcare degree and certificate programs can start their careers immediately.
Connie Renda, MA, RHIA, CHDA, Program Director and Assistant Professor for Health Information Technology and Management, was recognized by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) with the prestigious Leadership Award.
We are excited to share the members of Generation Hope's California Presidents Circle, the first in a new national initiative designed to equip higher education executives with tools, data, and peer support to truly champion parenting students and their families.
May 12, 2016 | Office of Communications
On May 12, Navy veteran and Mesa student Robert Palmese took to Mesa College’s pool, where he swam for 12 straight hours to raise money for his upcoming attempt at being the first person to cross the Catalina Channel three times on August 11, an incredible 60+ mile swim that will take roughly 36 hours.
Read It NowMay 12, 2016 | Office of Communications
New "game-changing" exercise science center opened at San Diego Mesa College.
Read It NowFiled Under: Athletics, exercise science center, Exercise Science, Exercise
May 06, 2016 | Office of Communications
The 2nd annual Mesa College Research Conference took place on May 6, showcasing Mesa’s top student researchers. Like last year’s conference, this year’s event was divided into Analytical, Descriptive, and Experimental research categories. 25 students presented their original research on psychology, biology, chemistry, language, history, and more.
Read It NowMay 04, 2016 | Office of Communications
Nationally recognized arts educator Rory Pullens is San Diego Mesa College’s 2016 Distinguished Alumnus. Pullens will address the college’s Class of 2016 at its 52st commencement exercises, which takes place at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at the Jenny Craig Pavilion at the University of San Diego.
Read It NowFiled Under: Commencement, Commencement 2016, Distinguished Alumni
April 30, 2016 | Office of Communications
Interior Design student Leonardo Herruzo can add his name to the list of award-winning students and alumni from San Diego Mesa College’s Interior Design Program. On April 30, Herruzo won the Merit Award in the Student Commercial category at the San Diego Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Design Awards gala, held at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park.
Read It NowFiled Under: Students, Interior Design
April 25, 2016 | Office of Communications
Faculty, staff, and administrators at San Diego Mesa College have a new center for developing innovative strategies on student success, a center that underscores why the campus has become a national leader for equity and excellence in higher education.
Read It NowFiled Under: Student Success, LOFT, Professional Development, Student Equity
April 22, 2016 | Office of Communications
Over $180,000 in scholarships were awarded to San Diego Mesa College students on Friday, April 22, at the 23rd Annual Scholarship Banquet, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Mission Valley hotel. 154 Mesa College students received awards, with 42 receiving multiple awards. In total, there were 99 scholarship opportunities, making it one of the biggest scholarship awards ceremonies for Mesa.
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April 15, 2016 | Office of Communications
Mesa College fashion students take their talent to the runway with the annual Golden Scissors Fashion Show. Themed “East Meets West,” the fashion show – an annual production since 1981 – is a fun, fabulous, runway event for all fashionistas. It will be held at 5:30 p.m., Friday, May 6, at the Sheraton Hotel on Harbor Island Drive.
Read It NowFiled Under: Fashion