San Diego Community College District

Spotty coverage to end as Wi-Fi update at City College rolls out

District-wide initiative promises enhanced speed and security, guest network scheduled for November completion

Vince Outlaw, Multimedia Journalist • October 23, 2023

A new Wi-Fi system, SDCCD-Campus-Connect, has become available on the City College campus in and around the AH and BT buildings.

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VIDEO: San Diego Community College District chancellor steps down

A local school district is facing a lawsuit over LGBTQ+ policies in this week's Newscene

Roxy Vieira, Production Manager, CTTV • May 10, 2023

A local school district is facing a lawsuit over LGBTQ+ policies in this week's Newscene

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BREAKING: SDCCD Chancellor Carlos Cortez resigns to care for parents

Vice Chancellor Greg Smith to serve as acting chancellor until permanent candidate found

Kathryn Gray, Editor-in-Chief • May 1, 2023

After taking a period of emergency family leave to care for his parents, Chancellor of the San Diego Community College District Carlos Cortez resigned effective immediately, according to a May 1 press release from the district.

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VIDEO: Rain still pommeling San Diego, SDCCD distributing student grants

Latest episode of Newscene also previews the Festival of New Plays

Ben Guadarrama, News Director, CTTV • March 15, 2023

It’s raining again in San Diego. Find out when sunny skies will return in our weather report. The San Diego Community College District is distributing a new grant among students. An annual play is returning to San Diego City College -- find out how to get your tickets.

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SDCCD receives $3.4 million in federal funding to benefit students (with video)

The funds will go to campus initiatives to provide resources for LGBTQ students, undocumented students and former foster youth

Jillian Fortner, Executive Producer, CTTV • March 7, 2023

The San Diego Community College District received a $3.4 million check at a Mesa College press conference on March 6.

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Ready or not: Mandatory shift to .edu email address coming to City College students next month

Starting March 27, all messages from your professors will go to your new student account

Sean Monney, Multimedia Journalist • February 27, 2023

Check your email, San Diego City College students. A message about your new .edu address was sent to all students and has instructions for accessing your new account.

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Year of the Rabbit celebrated at City College

The first celebration of the Lunar New Year on campus draws crowd of dozens

Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Journalist • February 16, 2023

A sunny afternoon in Curran Plaza at San Diego City College was the perfect backdrop for the first celebration of the Lunar New Year on the downtown campus on Feb. 7.

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City College set to offer bachelor’s in Cyber Defense and Analysis

New four-year degrees will begin in the fall 2024 semester

Susana Serrano, Managing Editor • February 9, 2023

In a first in the 108-year history of the campus, San Diego City College has been approved to offer its first bachelor’s degree. The Cyber Defense and Analysis baccalaureate program will begin in the fall 2024 semester, according to a press release by City College.

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VIDEO: Masks coming off at San Diego City College, SDCCD amid increased COVID-19 cases in county

Final edition of Newscene Today for the fall term previews pair of holiday events

Jillian Fortner, Executive Producer, CTTV • December 14, 2022

A new COVID-19 omicron subvariant is spreading throughout San Diego this holiday season, county officials announced, days before the mask requirement at San Diego Community College District campuses is set to end.

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Activist and muralist Alicia María Sui amplifies voices and empowers communities through art

Her mural in the City College cafeteria is a celebration of 50 years of Chicana/o studies

Kathryn Gray, Editor-In-Chief • October 13, 2022

Bathed in the calming purple and blue hues reflecting off a mural behind her, muralist and activist Alicia María Sui explained the meaning and history behind some of the most memorable projects she has worked on during her 20-year career.

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Art exhibit at San Diego City College addresses range of relationships

"Looking for a sign" by artist Shirin Towfiq on display through Oct. 6

Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Journalist • September 22, 2022

Artist and educator Shirin Towfiq gave a guest lecture to San Diego City College art students via Zoom on Sept. 13. Towfiq, a child of refugees from Iran, began her journey as an artist at MiraCosta College in Oceanside, where she took a photography class. Several of her pieces are on display at the City College Art Gallery through Oct. 6.

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Study: SDCCD career education programs add $1.6B boost to local economy

Programs like cybersecurity, child development, cosmetology and photography impact region in drastic, positive way

Kenneth Jaimes, Multimedia Journalist • September 14, 2022

Career education programs offered within the San Diego Community College District have an economic impact of $1.6 billion in the San Diego region, according to a study done by Lightcast.

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