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Class of 2025

City Times Media celebrates City College’s Class of 2025 with a special print edition and ongoing coverage of the end-of-the-year celebrations honoring graduates.

 

To read the ongoing digital coverage, scroll down and click on each story.


Access the digital version of the 2025 City College commencement program here.


In the special 2025 commencement print edition of City Times, San Diego City College celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion with affinity group graduation ceremonies despite funding threats from the U.S. Education Ceremony celebrated the achievements of City’s LGBTQ’s graduates. Look also for an introduction to the new ASG president, a year in review section and profiles on two of City College’s standout athletes.

Access the digital version of the 2025 City College commencement program here. You can also download the edition as a PDF.


A group of graduates cheer and wave to friends and family as they line up to receive their diplomas at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Thursday, May 22, 2025. Photo by Tresean Osgood/City Times Media

City College celebrates 2025 graduating class

Commencement featured diverse performances as graduates indulge in their success
Connor Jewett, Multimedia Journalist June 6, 2025
Commencement featured diverse performances as graduates indulge in their success
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Nicole Gracia Delgado hugs Professor America Martinez after she received her Chicanx stole on Friday, May 16, 2025 at City College. Photo by Itzel Martinez/City Times Media

City College Chicano Studies Department commemorates graduating students

Celebration included graduates and alum from San Diego City College
Itzel Martinez, Multimedia Journalist May 21, 2025
Celebration included graduates and alum from San Diego City College
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City College men’s tennis coach and women’s assistant coach Brandon Lupian, left, hugs women’s head tennis coach Jami Jones, right, while he speaks about her impact on the program at the Marina Village Conference Center, Thursday, May 15, 2025. Photo by Danny Straus/City Times Media

City College student-athletes, coaches, athletics staff honored at Knights Awards Dinner

Women’s tennis coach Jami Jones and men’s basketball player Logan Huston were highlighted
Danny Straus, Sports Editor May 19, 2025
Women’s tennis coach Jami Jones and men’s basketball player Logan Huston were highlighted
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DSPS student Kerin Angle jumps for joy at the pre-commencement celebration for graduating DSPS students at Gordon Quad on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Photo by Javier Hernanadez/CityTimesMedia

City College Disability Support and Program Services hosts graduation celebration

Gathering celebrates students earning degrees and transfer opportunities in 2025
Leon A. Nelson II, Multimedia Journalist May 16, 2025
Gathering celebrates students earning degrees and transfer opportunities in 2025
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Drag Queen Raquelita performs to “Hold My Hand” by Jess Glynne at the Lavender Graduation at City College, May 8, 2025. Photo by Connor Jewett/City Times Media

City College’s Lavender Graduation celebrates the LGBTQ+ community

The ceremony acknowledged the difficult political climate while honoring student success
Connor Jewett and Jay Yepez May 15, 2025
The ceremony acknowledged the difficult political climate while honoring student success
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Natalie Moss, left,  receives her sash from Jose Luis Perez, right, during the Puente Noche de Familia ceremony on Thursday, May 8, 2025. She graduates with an Associates in English and will transfer to CSU Chico. Photo by Luke Bradbury/City Times Media

City College graduates celebrate at Puente Noche de Familia

Students receive their sashes and share their stories
Luke Bradbury, Editor May 14, 2025
Students receive their sashes and share their stories
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Miriam Alarcon, left, and Anaub Ali, right, discuss their project on hotel design from cost analysis to architectural choices on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the AH Quad. Photo by Dwight Byrum/City Times Media

City College’s Research Symposium gives students the spotlight

Students present research projects to judges and peers
Tyra Lawley, Multimedia Journalist April 30, 2025
Students present research projects to judges and peers
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City College freshman shortstop Anders Nilsson (2) raises his arms to show the umpire he’s safe before he was called out trying to steal second base in City’s 11-5 loss to Grossmont at Morley Field, Friday, April 25, 2025. Photo by Danny Straus/City Times Media

City College baseball falls on sophomore day, ends season on losing streak

The Knights finished the season with a 8-28 record
Danny Straus, Sports Editor April 29, 2025
The Knights finished the season with a 8-28 record
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The City College Academic Senate listens to a presentation during its regular meeting, Monday April 14, 2025. Photo by Bailey Kohnen/City Times Media

City College Academic Senate approves position paper on AI

The paper lays out a number of recommendations for reducing the misuse of generative AI by students
Bailey Kohnen, Managing Editor April 21, 2025
The paper lays out a number of recommendations for reducing the misuse of generative AI by students
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San Diego City College English professor Mona Alsoraimi, left, addresses the crowd holding a bullhorn at the National Walkout for Palestine, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. Photo by Bailey Kohnen/City Times Media

City College Academic Senate approves letter urging SDCCD to affirm free speech protection, offer support

The letter arrives as F-1 student visas are being canceled across San Diego County
Keila Menjivar Zamora, Section Editor April 17, 2025
The letter arrives as F-1 student visas are being canceled across San Diego County
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The Nuestra Vida Chicana mural sports a fresh new look as it rests on the south side of the A building, high above the Student Health Center, Friday, April 11, 2025. Photo by Jordan Bell/ City Times Media

City College M.E.Ch.A. mural restored 50 years after its creation

After being held up for some time, the restoration process concluded in February 2025
Jordan Bell, Co-Editor-in-Chief April 16, 2025
After being held up for some time, the restoration process concluded in February 2025
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City College Inter-Club Council President Sergio Montiel, left, ASG Vice President Michelle Romero, center left, ASG President Dalia Ramirez, center right, and Secretary Crystal Cruz, right, listen to a presentation by City College Students for Justice in Palestine, Wednesday, March 26, 2025.  Photo by Bailey Kohnen/City Times

2024-2025 City College ASG cohort reflects on their time in leadership

Student leaders share their successes, setbacks, advice
Bailey Kohnen, Managing Editor April 8, 2025
Student leaders share their successes, setbacks, advice
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