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Southwestern College Research Initiatives and Service Education (RISE) program students at the Association for Asian American Studies Conference in Boston, Massachusetts.

SWC Students Find Inspiration and Purpose at Asian American Studies Conference During AANHPI Heritage Month

By: Ko Inouye

As part of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, Southwestern College (SWC) students had the opportunity to attend the Association for Asian American Studies (AAAS) Conference—an experience that left a lasting impression on two emerging scholars and creatives (...)

SWC Vocational Nursing student practicing their skills at the Higher Education Center in Otay Mesa Open House event.

SWC Vocational Nursing Graduate Celebrates National #1 Ranking and the Journey That Shaped Her

By Ko Inouye

When Angela Castellón graduated from Southwestern College’s (SWC) Vocational Nursing (VN) program, she already knew she was part of something special. But the latest rankings have added even more pride to her accomplishment (...)

Headshot of Maya F. Cruz Longino.

Jaguar Express: A Pathway to College, Confidence, and Community

By Ko Inouye

For many students, the transition from high school to college can feel overwhelming—but at Southwestern College (SWC), programs like Jaguar Express are helping make that journey smoother, more supported, and more inspiring.

The late, Stephen Bowlin, Fire Facilities Equipments Specialist (FES).

Southwestern College Honors the Late Stephen K. Bowlin as Employee of the Quarter

By Ko Inouye

Southwestern College (SWC) is proud to recognize Stephen K. Bowlin, Fire Facilities and Equipment Specialist (FES), as the Employee of the Quarter for April–June 2025. Nominated by Lorraine Hutchinson, Director of Fire Technology, Bowlin’s unwavering dedication, problem-solving abilities (...)

SWC Men of Color students attending the 5th Annual California State University Young Males of Color Conference.

Building a Bridge to Success: Southwestern College's Men of Color Initiative

By Keith Turner

Southwestern College has taken another significant stride towards educational equity with the launch of its Men of Color Success and Excellence program in Spring 2024. This initiative is not merely a program; it's a commitment to fostering a sense of belonging and empowering (...)

The Black Education Community Collective (BECC) speaking with a student.

A Ghanaian Epiphany: Why Black Students Need a Village

By Victor Brown

On a Ghanaian beach, I witnessed a profound act of community. A brief recess during an educational summit in Ghana with my Southwestern College colleagues offered a life-altering realization. Fishermen struggled to haul in a massive net, and one by one, locals—young and old, mothers with infants, even seniors—stopped to help (...)

 

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