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A Life-Saving Legacy: Elizabeth Sisco Parada Recognized for Heroic Action and Service

By: Ko Inouye

On May 3, 2025,  Education Center Specialist, Elizabeth Sisco Parada was honored with the California School Employees Association (CSEA) San Diego Field Office (SDFO) Unsung Hero Award, a distinction that recognizes classified professionals who quietly and consistently go above and beyond in service to their campus communities (...)

From Uncertainty to Purpose: My Journey as a First-Gen DACA Student

By: Daniel Estrada

Who am I?

My name is Daniel Estrada, a former Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) student, and I am a first-generation college student. My journey to Southwestern College (SWC) has been a metamorphosis experience: a path of growth, transformation, opportunities and rediscovery (...)

SWC student, Jose Jackson, Reflects on Belonging at Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony

By: Ko Inouye

As the Juneteenth flag rose into the sky at Southwestern College (SWC), student speaker Jose Jackson took a moment to reflect on what the day—and the college community—means to him (...)

Navigating the Unknown: A Latino Student's Journey Through Higher Education

By: Kevin A. Vizcarra

I was born in National City, United States of America (U.S.A.), but due to my family’s circumstances, I spent my entire childhood and adolescence in Tijuana, México. I grew up immersed in Mexican culture, convinced my life would remain there, surrounded by friends, my volleyball club, (...)

School Ties: SWC and CSU San Marcos Bring Bachelor Degrees to Chula Vista

By: Stephanie Kingston

In a significant move to enhance higher education access in South County, Southwestern College (SWC) and California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) announced a partnership to offer bachelor's degree programs directly in Chula Vista (...)

From Silence to Strength: Reclaiming My Cultural Identity

By: Rita Montano

As a second-generation United States citizen and the first in my family to graduate high school and attend college, I’ve had to navigate unfamiliar systems, advocate for myself, and build a path without a roadmap (...)