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Class of 2024

City Times Commencement Edition previewGet inspired by the story of City College alumna Katya Echazarreta, available in English or Spanish. Echazarreta, the first Mexican-born woman to travel to space, is the 2024 commencement keynote speaker.

Access the digital version of the City College commencement program here.

Scroll down to learn more about the graduates crossing the stage as part of San Diego City College’s Class of 2024.

Read about the San Diego City College celebration of its 53rd Chicano Latina Graduation, as well as end-of-year events honoring veterans, LGBTQ+ and student-athletes.

Want to read the City Times digital commencement edition? Click here to read and download digitally. You can also click here to view download the edition as a PDF.

Vice President of Administrative Services John Parker, left, embraces ASG President Diego Bethea, right, after receiving the Golden Pillar Award during the Fall 2023 Convocation at City College, August 17, 2023. The award recognizes outstanding administrators at City College. Photo courtesy of City Communications

Diego Bethea reflects on his time as City College ASG President

The business major takes pride in building community, forging relationships
Bailey Kohnen, Multimedia Journalist • April 16, 2024
The business major takes pride in building community, forging relationships
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Sophomore tennis player Madeline Satrya returns a volley in practice in front of the backdrop of downtown San Diego at the City College tennis courts Monday, April 8, 2024. Photo by Danny Straus/City Times Media

City College international student-athlete wraps up tennis career with championship season

Madeline Satrya among the one percent of international students on campus
Danny Straus, Multimedia Journalist • April 15, 2024
Madeline Satrya among the one percent of international students on campus
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Deja Re performs “Fabulous Baby” by Patina Miller during her second set at the Trans Excellence Drag Show at the City College Black Box Theater, Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Photo by Oliver Reed/City Times Media

VIDEO/PHOTO: Bigger, better Trans Excellence returns to City College with Black Box drag show

Trans Day of Visibility celebrated for for second year on campus
Marco Guajardo, Editor-in-Chief • April 9, 2024
Trans joy celebrated for Trans Day of Visibility for second year on campus
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Deja Hartley, left, discusses preparations for the Trans Excellence drag show with Tristan Hartley, right, in the San Diego City College campus Black Box Theatre, Thursday, March 21, 2024. Photo by Nadia Lavin/City Times Media

Partners bring drag show, transgender joy to City College (with gallery)

Tristan and Deja Hartley organize the second annual Trans Excellence performance, highlighting transgender visibility
Nadia Lavin, Multimedia Journalist • April 2, 2024
Tristan and Deja Hartley organize the second annual Trans Excellence performance, highlighting transgender visibility
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KJay Bradley (0) cuts down the net after celebrating City College’s win over Allan Handcock, clinching the school’s first Elite 8 appearance since 2018 at Harry West Gym, March 9, 2024. Photo by Danny Straus/City Times Media

City College men’s basketball players awarded all-state honors, reflect on season

Crawford and Bradley receive awards after Knights' state championship quarterfinal exit
Vince Outlaw, Multimedia Journalist • March 22, 2024
Crawford and Bradley receive awards after Knights' state championship quarterfinal exit
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The San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees and a student trustee sit during the board meeting at Mesa College, Thursday, March 14, 2024. The board members adopted resolutions that support Senate Bill 895 and Assembly Bill 2104 for a Community College Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing Pilot Program. Photo by Samantha Griffen/City Times Media

SDCCD Board of Trustees approves resolutions for proposed Baccalaureate Nursing Pilot Program

City College could be seeing another baccalaureate program coming to campus to help combat the nursing shortage in California
Samantha Griffen, Multimedia Journalist • March 21, 2024
City College could be seeing another baccalaureate program coming to campus to help combat the nursing shortage in California
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City College Chicano/a Studies professor Justin Akers Chacón speaks in support of a resolution reaffirming the San Diego Community College District’s commitment to free speech and academic freedom next to guest attendees and M.E.Ch.A students, March 4, 2024. The resolution, which was introduced by Chicana/o Studies professor America Martinez, was co-authored by Martinez, Mona Alsoraimi-Espiritu, Norell Martinez, Octavio García and Chacón. Photo by Keila Menjivar Zamora/City Times Media

BREAKING: City College Academic Senate passes resolution affirming free speech, academic freedom for Palestine solidarity expression

Over 40 community members, students attend meeting
Marco Guajardo, Editor-in-Chief • March 4, 2024
Over 40 community members, students attend meeting
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A San Diego City College student holds a Palestine-solidarity sign at the national school walkout for Palestine, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. Members of M.E.Ch.A de City College stand together at the steps leading into the AH building of San Diego City College as they lead chants to attendees. Photo by Kevin Oullette/City Times Media

OPINION: For guidance on free speech, academic freedom district administrators should look to subject matter experts

Calls for censorship on Palestinian-solidarity expression need informed pushback from educational leaders
Marco Guajardo, Editor-in-Chief • March 1, 2024
Calls for censorship on Palestinian-solidarity expression need informed pushback from educational leaders
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San Diego City College Chicano/a Studies Professor America Martinez, far left, finishes reading from her laptop a proposed Academic Senate resolution she co-authored seeking to reaffirm the San Diego Community College District’s commitment to free speech and academic freedom, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. City College students snap their fingers in response to the resolutions final points. Photo by Marco Guajardo/City Times Media

National free speech issue on college campuses reaches City College; Academic Senate resolution seeks to set the record straight

Palestine solidarity expression restricted at City and Mesa Colleges. Faculty say it infringes on free speech, academic freedom
Marco Guajardo, Editor-in-Chief • February 22, 2024
Palestine solidarity expression restricted at City and Mesa Colleges. Faculty say it infringes on free speech, academic freedom
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SDCCD Acting Chancellor Greg Smith presents at the SDCCD Classified Leadership Development Academy Spring/Summer 2023, June 29, 2023. Photo courtesy of SDCCD Flickr

New SDCCD chancellor-designate Smith continues work toward district strategic vision

Smith announced at the Dec. 14 board meeting as the new chancellor for state’s second-largest community college district
Marco Guajardo, Editor-in-Chief • December 15, 2023
The chancellor-designate will manage a $1 billion district budget, focus on maximizing enrollment and retention, while managing the district’s 2023-2030 District Strategic Plan.
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The San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees selected Acting Chancellor Greg Smith to be the district’s new chancellor at its Dec. 14 meeting. From left, Craig Milgrim and Marìa Nieto Senour join Smith and Geysil Arroyo at the meeting held at the district office. Photo by Marco Guajardo/City Times Media

BREAKING: No longer acting, Smith moves into chancellor role for SDCCD

Hiring comes on the heels of a months-long search
Marco Guajardo, Editor-in-Chief • December 14, 2023
The hiring comes on the heels of a months-long chancellor search.
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Screen shot of hybrid public forum interview with SDCCD chancellor finalist Brian King, November 27, 2023.

SDCCD chancellor finalist receives votes of no confidence from two Los Rios community colleges

Brian King, chancellor of LRCCD, faces possible removal from office after a series of resolutions expressing concern with his leadership
Marco Guajardo, Editor-in-Chief • December 11, 2023
Sacramento City, American River Academic Senates adopted resolutions of no confidence after other resolutions, recommendations and reports dating back to fall 2019 shared concerns with Chancellor Brian King’s administration.
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