City Times

First Mexican-born female astronaut credits City College with launching career

Originally from Guadalajara, Katya Echazarreta was the first citizen astronaut chosen by Space for Humanity

Kathryn Gray, Editor-In-Chief • March 24, 2023

Astronaut Katya Echazaretta, self-described as unemotional, doesn’t cry easily. But after her inaugural flight into space last June as a crew member on the Blue Origin NS-21 expedition, she developed a new appreciation for the ground she has walked on her whole life.

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City College programs impress SDCCD board members

SDCCD board members liked what they saw from MathJams and MESA programs at City College.

Jonny Rico, Editor-in-Chief • September 28, 2018

The SDCCD Board of Trustees were impressed with the City College MathJam and MESA program during their Sept. 27 board meeting on City College campus.

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