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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.
June 14, 2025
The San Diego Mesa College Athletic Program has cemented its place as one of the nation’s premier two-year college athletic programs, finishing second in the 2024–2025 Ron Case Cup standings. The award, one of the highest honors in two-year college athletics, recognizes excellence in championship competition across all sports.
Presented by the National Alliance of Two-Year College Athletic Administrators (NATYCAA), the Ron Case Cup ranks programs from across California, Oregon, and Washington, based on their success in state championships.
Scoring for the Ron Case Cup is calculated based on each college’s top five men’s and top five women’s team finishes in state championships.
This years success was led by the following sports:
“This is an incredible accomplishment and a reflection of the hard work, talent, and dedication of our student-athletes, coaches, and support staff,” said Ryan Shumaker, Dean and Athletic Director at San Diego Mesa College. “Being recognized as one of the top athletic programs in the nation highlights the strength of our teams and our continued commitment to excellence.
I couldn’t be more proud to lead a department filled with amazing individuals who are shaping the future of our communities. The work they do each day often goes unrecognized, but achievements like this help shine a light on the culture of excellence our coaches and support staff strive to create every single day.”
The final standings for the Ron Case Cup as follows:
Mt. San Antonio College (193 points)
San Diego Mesa College (159 points)
American River College (158.5 points)
Riverside City College (156.5 points)
Orange Coast College (156 points)
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Women’s volleyball at Mesa College is on a spike. In the spring, the Olympians won the state beach volleyball title after winning the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference title for a fourth straight year.
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