Connie Renda, MA, RHIA, CHDA, Program Director and Assistant Professor for Health Information Technology and Management, was recognized by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) with the prestigious Leadership Award.
Connie Renda, MA, RHIA, CHDA, Program Director and Assistant Professor for Health Information Technology and Management, was recognized by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) with the prestigious Leadership Award.
We are excited to share the members of Generation Hope's California Presidents Circle, the first in a new national initiative designed to equip higher education executives with tools, data, and peer support to truly champion parenting students and their families.
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.
May 27, 2025 | Office of Communications
I was born in Munich, Germany, but moved to California right before I turned a year old; so unfortunately, I do not speak German. I lived in San Jose until I was eight, then I moved to San Diego, where I have been for the latter half of my life.
Read It NowFiled Under: Commencement, #SDMesaGrads, #WeAreMesa
May 16, 2025 | Anabell Pulido
San Diego, CA – The students of San Diego Mesa College’s Fashion program are thrilled to present the 44th Annual Golden Scissors Fashion Show, a highly anticipated, student-led event that showcases the creativity and talent of the next generation of fashion professionals. The show will take place on May 16, 2025, at San Diego Mesa College, welcoming students, faculty, industry professionals, and the local community to experience this extraordinary evening of fashion.
Read It NowFiled Under: 44th Annual Golden Scissors Fashion Show, San Diego Mesa College Fashion Program
April 23, 2025 | Anabell Pulido
SAN DIEGO, CA – San Diego Mesa College will celebrate the grand opening of its newly developed CommUnity Spaces—student-centered support and affinity spaces designed to enhance engagement, learning, and a sense of belonging on campus—on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in Room I4-202.
Read It NowFiled Under: Dreamer Resource Center, Promise Program, Family Resource Center, CalWORKS, In The News, Press Release, KUP, Rising Scholars, Grand Opening
April 14, 2025 | Saisha Banks
San Diego Mesa College is proud to announce that Lucio Lira, Counselor Coordinator at the Pride Center, has been selected to receive the 2025 Dr. Emilie Mitchell Rainbow Excellence Award. This prestigious recognition, presented by the California Community Colleges, honors leaders who are making significant strides in creating inclusive, healing, and empowering environments for LGBTQIA+ students.
Read It NowFiled Under: Lucio Lira, Pride Scholars Learning Cohort, In The News, Pride Center
April 01, 2025 | Anabell Pulido
San Diego April 1, 2025—San Diego Mesa College announced today that it has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly ® School designation.
Read It NowFiled Under: Press Release, Veterans Success Center, President Ashanti Hands, Military Friendly
February 07, 2025 | Saisha Banks
On February 5, 2025, San Diego Mesa College commemorated the birthday of civil rights activist Rosa Parks with its annual celebration and libation ceremony. The event served as the college’s official kickoff for Black History Month, contributing to this year’s theme of Transit Justice. A large gathering of students, faculty, and community members came together to honor Parks’ quiet act of defiance—one that changed the course of history.
Read It NowFiled Under: Rosa Parks Transit Stop, Rosa Parks, Black History Month
October 24, 2024 | Anabell Pulido
San Diego, California – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has allocated $15 million to support Hispanic-serving institutions in bolstering higher education in the field of agriculture. $400,000 will be awarded to the San Diego Mesa College SEEDS Scholars: Awareness, Preparation, and Training Program. NIFA aims to equip undergraduate students with the necessary tools to pursue rewarding careers in food and agriculture across various sectors.
Read It NowFiled Under: U.S. Department of Agriculture, SEEDS Scholar Program, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Waverly Ray
August 26, 2024 | Saisha Banks
Welcome to San Diego Mesa College’s 2024 fall semester. There is nothing worse than having a full day of classes and realizing you forgot to pack a snack. Fortunately, Mesa College has you covered with plenty of options for quick bites or full meals during your breaks.
Read It NowFiled Under: 72Fifty, Farmers Market, Terrace Cafe, Mesa Commons