Enjoy internationally inspired cuisine, live cooking competitions and an evening supporting the next generation of culinary professionals
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.
February 9, 2023
San Diego Mesa College’s very own 72Fifty breakfast is back – and they have everything you need to start your day off right! Hours are Monday through Thursday 8:15-10:15am on the 2nd floor of Mesa Commons.
Students, faculty and staff can stop by and enjoy their delicious breakfast items. 7250 is offering a variety of fresh breakfast foods daily, such as:
Baked croissants, Baked chocolate chip scone, and 72 Fifty House Smoothies (3 Choices) w/ fresh whip cream
Other menus items include:
Fruit cup, Bouquetier, melon, pineapple, berries
Fruit parfait, yogurt, fresh fruit, &berries, homemade almond granola
Acai Bowl, acai sorbet, fresh fruit, peanut butter, honey, shaved coconut, homemade granola
Avocado toast, wheat berry toast smothered w/ avocado spread, ruby red tomatoes, cilantro, garden grown jalapenos
Country French toast, butter, powder sugar, breakfast potatoes, Applewood smoked bacon
Blueberry pancakes, warm maple syrup, butter
Everybody’s got one, fried egg, Canadian bacon, cheddar cheese, English muffin
Egg white frittata, sautéed mushrooms, spinach, feta cheese, accompanied with fresh fruit
You can even build your own breakfast bowl, Wrap or Omelet w/ egg and house potatoes
Ingredient Choices: cheddar cheese, feta, bacon, ham, sausage, sautéed peppers, onions, tomatoes, spinach and mushrooms.
CYKAS? Don’t tell anyone, but 72Fifty also has a SECRET menu item: Huevos Rancheros!
Order in-person or online at https://www.toasttab.com/72fifty
About the Mesa College Culinary Program: San Diego Mesa College offers the courses you need to feed your culinary passions and earn your Culinary Arts Degree or Certification. As one of only a few culinary programs in the nation that operates a classroom-driven restaurant that's open to the public, you will gain first-hand experience modeling food preparation techniques, food safety, sanitation, and menu planning while working with modern equipment in newly renovated facilities”. Read more at https://www.sdmesa.edu/academics/v2/programs/culinary-arts-management/
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Jennifer Nichols Kearns
Director of Communications
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Enjoy internationally inspired cuisine, live cooking competitions and an evening supporting the next generation of culinary professionals
SAN DIEGO, CA – San Diego Mesa College will celebrate the grand opening of its newly developed CommUnity Spaces—student-centered support and affinity spaces designed to enhance engagement, learning, and a sense of belonging on campus—on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in Room I4-202.
San Diego Mesa College is proud to announce that Lucio Lira, Counselor Coordinator at the Pride Center, has been selected to receive the 2025 Dr. Emilie Mitchell Rainbow Excellence Award. This prestigious recognition, presented by the California Community Colleges, honors leaders who are making significant strides in creating inclusive, healing, and empowering environments for LGBTQIA+ students.
