Class of 2024

Get 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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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