San Diego Mesa College has expanded access to bilingual educational services through a partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego, providing weekly, in-person support to community members through the Ventanilla de Orientación Educativa.

SAN DIEGO — San Diego Mesa College has expanded access to bilingual educational services through a partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego, providing weekly, in-person support to community members through the Ventanilla de Orientación Educativa.

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.

At San Diego Mesa College, we celebrate our scholars at every stage of their journey—from planning their first semester, to the accomplishments they pursue long after they leave Mesa. Amongst the many inspiring alumni who continue to make an impact, we are proud to highlight Sheba Candor, whose academic and professional journey embodies the spirit of this year’s Equity and Excellence theme, “Rooted in Purpose. Grounded in Equity. Growing Together” which highlights the many ways Mesa students grow, persevere, and shine.

On November 1, 2025, four San Diego Mesa College Fashion Design students — Tiara Daring, Edwin Alba, Liliia Derkach, and Vanessa Felix — were selected to participate in the Laguna Art Museum’s (LAM) Upcycled Couture Fashion Show.

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.

From his first semester at San Diego Mesa College in 2021, Nami Rajaei has embodied curiosity, perseverance, and purpose. As one of the first students in the Mesa Impactship Program (MIP), Nami’s journey reflects the transformative power of mentorship and opportunity.