San Diego Mesa College Professor Jordyn Smiley, MFA, has earned the distinction of becoming a CLO Accredited Instructor, bringing advanced industry expertise in 3D fashion design and virtual garment development directly into the classroom.
Psychology major Emerald Moreno is inspired by a passion for understanding and interpreting others, along with a deep faith that psychology is her calling. She plans to transfer to a university to earn a bachelor’s degree in psychology, minor in Spanish, and continue exploring a future in law.
After a major surgery and months of recovery, Tracey Kushner faced a decision that would reshape her future. In 2024, she returned to San Diego Mesa College determined to finish the degree she had started years earlier.
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — San Diego Mesa College proudly celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2026 during its annual Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 29, 2026, honoring 1,958 graduates who earned more than 2,017 academic degrees and 414 certificates. A total of 727 graduates participated in the ceremony, joined by family, friends, faculty, staff, and community supporters.
April 26, 2017
San Diego, CA - Join the fun with fashion’s most innovative night out at Seize the Sunset! On May 12, 2017, San Diego Mesa College’s Fashion Program hosts the 36th Annual Golden Scissors Fashion Show, organized and produced by Mesa fashion promotion students, where fashion design majors showcase their one-of-a-kind collections. This is a great way to bring the San Diego community together and to support local community college students.
“The talent and creativity of the fashion promotion and fashion design students is on display at this unique event,” said Gretchen Bergman, Mesa College Fashion program instructor.
This annual event supports the Fashion Program at Mesa College by helping emerging student designers and merchandising students showcase their talents and skills to the fashion industry and the community of San Diego. All fundraising, publicity, management, organization and production aspects of the show are coordinated by the Fashion Promotion students. Hair and makeup services are provided by Cosmetology students from San Diego City College.
Check-in will start at 5:30 p.m., where guests can enjoy avidly bidding on items donated by local businesses at the silent auction. Show time begins at 7:30 p.m., followed promptly by the awards. All proceeds earned from the show will go toward fashion student scholarships.
VIP tickets for the reception, silent auction, fashion show) are $60 (in advance); student tickets (student ID required at door) are $20 in advance ($30 at door); and general admission tickets are $25 ($30 at door). Tickets can be purchased at https://sdmesafoundation.yapsody.com/. The show will be held at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina in the Pavilion, 1380 Harbor Island Dr., San Diego on Friday, May 12, 2017.
The Fashion Program at Mesa College offers a two-year Associate Degree and a Certificate of Achievement in Fashion. The program provides the opportunity to specialize in one of four areas: Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Design, Computer Fashion Technology Merchandising, and Computer Fashion Technology-Design. Fashion Merchandising prepares students for entry-level positions in sales, management, buying, visual presentation, promotion and wholesaling for both men and women. Fashion Design trains students to work in the design /manufacturing end of the industry. The Computer Fashion Technology degrees/certificates train students with a specialty in computer technology related to fashion. Many Students enter the workforce after their students at Mesa while others transfer to four-year programs at colleges and universities. Classes are offered during the day, evening and on weekends. For more information, email [email protected].
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San Diego Mesa College Professor Jordyn Smiley, MFA, has earned the distinction of becoming a CLO Accredited Instructor, bringing advanced industry expertise in 3D fashion design and virtual garment development directly into the classroom.
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — San Diego Mesa College proudly celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2026 during its annual Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 29, 2026, honoring 1,958 graduates who earned more than 2,017 academic degrees and 414 certificates. A total of 727 graduates participated in the ceremony, joined by family, friends, faculty, staff, and community supporters.
San Diego, CA — San Diego Mesa College will honor its 2026 scholarship recipients during the 33rd Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 recognizing the academic excellence, resilience, and aspirations of its students. This year, the college will award nearly $250,000 across 114 scholarship opportunities, resulting in 281 individual awards to 202 students. Sixty students will receive multiple scholarships, underscoring both their accomplishments and the Mesa College community’s continued commitment to student success.
