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Student Trustee Rises with CARES Support
By: Stephanie Kingston
When Mercedes Robles and her family moved from Mexico to Chula Vista, she was determined to pursue her education and build a bright future. But the reality of high housing costs quickly turned her dream into a daily struggle. As she began her first year at Southwestern College, she, her mother and her siblings found themselves living out of their car (...)
Expanding University Access: SWC, SDSU, and UC San Diego Partner to Strengthen Educational Pathways in South County
By: SWC Staff
In a historic step toward expanding university access in south San Diego county, Southwestern College (SWC) has partnered with San Diego State University (SDSU) and the University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) to increase higher education opportunities for students in the region and strengthen the pipeline from community college to 4-year universities (...)
Another Place to Call Home: Finding Comfort and Confidence at SWC
By: Yunica Maire Villasis
When I was in high school, people told me that it would be difficult to make friends in college. I decided to go to Southwestern College (SWC) because it was close to home and I was able to save money. I was unaware of any clubs or communities to join, but knew who I did not want to be—someone who goes to college just to go to class then goes straight home (...)
From Combat Boots to College Books: Army Veteran Finds New Purpose
By: Stephanie Kingston
For Luis Gonzalez, a U.S. Army veteran who now calls San Diego home, the journey to Southwestern College was more than just enrolling in classes. His journey was about rediscovering purpose, building a future, and finding community after over two decades of military service (...)
SWC Celebrates Grand Opening of the Instructional & Discovery Complex, A New Era of Learning, Innovation, and Collaboration
By: SWC Staff
Southwestern College officially celebrated the grand opening of its new Instructional & Discovery Complex (IDC) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, October 2, 2025, marking a major milestone in the college’s continued investment in student learning, innovation, and community engagement (...)
The Unknown Becoming Home: SWC Creates a Safe and Welcoming Environment
By: Celina Paras
I decided to attend Southwestern College (SWC) because I had been exposed to my family and friends, who have attended Southwestern College during their academic journeys. I felt that this was the right fit for me because it was a way for me to ease into the college environment straight out of high school (...)
A New Heart for Campus Life: SWC Celebrates Grand Opening of Student Union
By: SWC Staff
Chula Vista, Calif. — Southwestern College (SWC) has officially opened the doors to its brand-new Student Union on its Chula Vista campus—a vibrant hub designed to be the heart of campus life for students, staff, faculty, and the community (...)
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