San Diego Mesa College student Declan Mulvany has been accepted into the highly competitive Scripps Research Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program, a 10-week internship offering hands-on experience in world-class laboratories.
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 27, 2024
Attendees could win one of TWO $500 scholarships and learn about free tuition through the San Diego Promise Program
San Diego, CA ---- On Saturday, March 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Mesa College will host “Jumpstart Your Success.” Jumpstart is a FREE community event for prospective Mesa College students of all ages. Students and their families can learn about Mesa College programs and services, including the San Diego Promise, which offers free tuition to eligible students. Families can learn more and should RSVP at www.sdmesa.edu/Jumpstart.
“This is a great event for prospective students and family members as they explore Mesa College. When they visit us during JumpStart, they will experience all the enriching opportunities we offer through academic and student support services, such as access to free tuition, university transfer options and work force development,” Victoria Kerba Miller, Dean of Student Affairs. “We have current students, staff and faculty on hand to provide encouragement and support our students’ in succeeding on their journey here at Mesa.”
During the festivities, students will “get a feel for a day in the life of a Mesa College student” through workshops that highlight campus academic and student support resources, including financial aid and the Honors Program. Students will be able to interact with Peer Navigators, Student Ambassadors and the Associated Students. Entertainment will include Mesa College’s World Music, Dance and Jazz Quartet. FREE lunch will be provided (while supplies last). A special track for students interested in transitioning from the College of Continuing Education will also be offered.
Students attending Jumpstart will have their names entered in the opportunity drawing to win one of TWO $500 scholarships to be applied toward enrollment fees during their first semester at Mesa College. Recipients must be graduating high school seniors or students transferring from the College of Continuing Education to enter, and be present to win.
Last year, more than 350 prospective students attended Jumpstart. Those planning to attend this year’s event are encouraged to register for free online. For more information about Jumpstart, contact Victoria Miller at [email protected] or (619) 388-2699.
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San Diego Mesa College student Declan Mulvany has been accepted into the highly competitive Scripps Research Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program, a 10-week internship offering hands-on experience in world-class laboratories.
Second-year student Zora Williams is using her voice to bring more mental health and nutrition programming to San Diego Mesa College. Williams was elected president of the college’s Associated Students (AS) for the 2024-2025 academic year and serves as the college’s student representative on the San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees.
The San Diego Community College District has appointed four new student trustees for the upcoming academic year. Dalia Ramirez (San Diego City College), Zora Williams (San Diego Mesa College), Hailey Hua (San Diego Miramar College), and Haydee Zuniga (San Diego College of Continuing Education), will be sworn in during the June 20 SDCCD Board of Trustees meeting.
