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University Now Conference group photo in front of Southwestern College Library.

Chula Vista, Southwestern College Release University White Paper Provides specific recommendations/academic programs as next steps

By City of Chula Vista

A joint City of Chula Vista and Southwestern College-led task force will release a research white paper outlining next steps for attracting higher education partners and developing the city's 383-acre University and Innovation District.

The research paper culminates a year-long process funded by (...)

Students came together at the Bayan and Sangam Mixer, connecting over shared cultural experiences and learning about the support and opportunities offered by these learning communities.

SWC Celebrates AANAPISI Week: Advocating for Asian American, Native American & Pacific Islander Students

By Ko Inouye

Southwestern College (SWC) is committed to serving the community and its nearly 3,000 Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) students, as a qualifying Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) Institution. SWC recognizes the unique challenges these students face, particularly those who are low-income, first-generation, (...)

SWC student, Elvis Coronado, presenting his research at the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Symposium. (Photo credits: Mourad Mjahed)

SWC Student, Elvis Coronado, Pioneering Medical Research through MESA Program

By Ko Inouye

While participating in the MESA Research Program at San Diego State University (SDSU), Southwestern College (SWC) student, Elvis Coronado embarked on a research project focused on developing a Smartphone Integrated Paper Microfluidic (SiPM) Device—a user-friendly, mobile, and affordable tool. 

“The device works like a COVID-19 test kit but is meant to detect UTIs by counting white blood cells in urine,” Coronado explained. “A (...)

Scripps Institute student intern conducting research. Photo credits: Scripps Website.

Breaking New Ground in HIV Research: A SWC Student’s Journey at Scripps Research Institute

By Ko Inouye

Barbara Zazueta, a Southwestern College (SWC) student, has made significant strides in HIV research during her time in the Scripps Research Mentorship Program made possible through the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Program at SWC. Over the course of 10 weeks, Zazueta worked on a cutting-edge project focusing on how a key component of the HIV-1 virus (...)

Dianne Lookabaugh, founder of the Guy and Olive Lookabaugh Foundation, receiving a hug from Southwestern College Vocational Nurse student, after finding out she had just been granted a full scholarship into the program.

SWC Vocational Nursing Program Receives Generous Donation!

By Armando Lamadrid

The Vocational Nursing Program at Southwestern College (SWC) got a head start, beginning their semester August 12, with an unexpected and thrilling announcement. As students settled into their seats, they were received by senior director of nursing and healthcare occupations program, Samantha Girard. Nothing new, as she usually welcomes all incoming classes, but that’s where the similarities ended. Samantha stood in front of the class and (...)