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City students, faculty react to commencement postponement

April 15, 2020

Due to a statewide restriction of assembling large groups, San Diego Community College District Chancellor Constance Carroll announced in an email that City's May 22 ceremony has been postponed to summer or fall, or perhaps in a digital format.

City College pays price for convention center move

May 24, 2019

The city of San Diego’s planned Balboa Park Reservation project, which was meant to renovate the Plaza de Panama section of the park, forced San Diego City College to look for alternative venue options for its yearly commencement ceremony.

Picture of professor and two student graduates

Beloved 50-year City College professor retires

May 21, 2019

When professor Cruz Rangel started teaching at San Diego City College, Richard Nixon was president and many of his students did not have the right to vote, because the 26th Amendment to the U. S. Constitution hadn’t lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 yet.

Planned construction leads to graduation venue change

February 20, 2019

Those walking in caps and gowns for graduation this May will be walking a lot closer to the bay. The 2019 San Diego City College commencement ceremony has been m...

City College students during their graduation rehearsal in 2015.Courtesy photo

Graduation set for May 20

May 17, 2016

Graduation is quickly approaching for those City College students earning their AA degrees or certificates of achievement. City College will be holding...

99th annual graduation fast approaching for City College students

Klarissa Sanchez

May 21, 2013

All the hard work and dedication students put in throughout the years is now paying off. Cameras will snap, proud parents will be in the stands and students will celebrate. Speakers will tell students that graduation will set them off into the real world and a great future.San Diego City College will hold its 99th commencement ceremonies at the Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park...

Students receive free energy drinks at the Body Armor Super Drink stand on April 30. Paul Smoot, City Times

Students gear up at grad fair

May 1, 2013

From graduation rings to ceremonial gowns, the grad fair is all about preparing students for their upcoming commencement. Held in the Schwartz Square courtyard...