San Diego, CA. — In July, 2023, the San Diego Foundation, in partnership with the County of San Diego, announced it has awarded San Diego Mesa College $125,000 to work with program partner Garden 31 and student leaders to address food sovereignty by improving the TerraMesa Community Garden, expanding programming, and deepening collaboration with other food security initiatives on campus.

San Diego, CA. — For over ten years, San Diego Mesa College has been offering Summer CRUISE—Creating Rich Unique Intellectual Student Experiences – for incoming college students. This summer, Mesa is offering four CRUISE sessions in July – August. Sessions are completely free and available to recent high school graduates and those who are first-time or returning college students. Registration is still available for incoming students for the weeks of July 18 and 25, as well as the week of August 1.

On Friday, May 26, San Diego Mesa College hosted their 58th Commencement Ceremony, where nearly 700 of the 2,000 academic degrees and certificates earned this year were conferred. Among them are the sixth set of students receiving Bachelor of Science degrees in Health Information Management (HIM), scores of first-generation students, and over 100 each of student-athletes and Promise students. Nearly 650 students graduated with more than one degree, and the Class of 2023 boasted 110 valedictorians and over 700 students who graduated with honors.

San Diego, CA. — Today, Friday, May 26 at 2:00 p.m., San Diego Mesa College will host their 58th Commencement Ceremony, where nearly 700 of the 2,000 academic degrees and certificates earned this year will be conferred. Among them are the sixth set of students receiving Bachelor of Science degrees in Health Information Management (HIM), scores of first-generation students, and over 100 each of student-athletes and Promise students. Nearly 650 students are graduating with more than one degree, and the Class of 2023 boasts 110 valedictorians and over 700 students who are graduating with honors. Mesa’s youngest graduate is 17, and the oldest is 72.

Andrew reflects on how his journey was not always smooth sailing, but how it was necessary in transforming him into the person he is today.

San Diego, CA. — On Saturday and Sunday, May 13 and 14, San Diego Mesa College Culinary Arts Professors and students will be participating at the Annual Gator by the Bay Festival. This year, Professor and Chef Michael Fitzgerald, who has been participating in Gator by the Bay for nearly 15 years, and Adjunct Professor and Chef Jack Gambrell from San Diego Mesa College Culinary Arts Department will be joined by renowned Louisiana Chef Patrick Mould. They will be doing cooking demos and providing professional instruction in preparing several favorite Southern specialties and samples. Michael Fitzgerald will be demoing at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, cooking beignets, chicory coffee, and other traditional dishes. Jack Gambrell will be demoing at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, cooking Jambalaya.

San Diego, CA – On Friday, May 12, the San Diego Mesa College Fashion Program will host the 42nd Annual Golden Scissors Fashion Show from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the beautiful new on-campus Quad. The event will feature a live in-person runway show, a design showcase, awards and a VIP reception including music performed by students from the music department.

Mesa College has been recognized by KUSI News because of awarding $160,000 in Scholarships.