San Diego, CA – On March 7, 2022, San Diego Mesa College was awarded Gold status for the 2022-2023 school year from the Military Friendly® Company for being a military friendly school. Mesa was previously awarded the Silver status for the 2021-2022 school year. Over 1,800 schools participated in the 2022-2023 survey, of which 665 schools earned awards level designations in Gold, Silver, and Bronze. 282 of these participants were selected for “Gold” award status for their leading practices, outcomes, and effective programs. Of the 282 Gold status colleges, only ten are in California, and Mesa is one of three in San Diego. As a fully accredited, comprehensive community college committed to access, success, and equity, San Diego Mesa College currently serves over 4,000 veterans and their families.

San Diego, CA – On March 2 and 3, 2022, San Diego Mesa College is hosting their 2022 Spring Reorientation event. Event registration filled up quickly, with over 300 students signed up to attend the event, which is offering four sessions across two days. Students were given the opportunity to attend a morning or afternoon session, each session lasting approximately 2-3 hours.

San Diego, CA – On February 28, 2022, the State Department announced the 2021-2022 Fulbright Top Producing Institutions, naming San Diego Mesa College as a Top Producer in the Associates Degree category. The U.S. Department of State announced the availability of the list of more than 125 U.S. higher education institutions that sent the most Fulbright U.S. Students and U.S. Scholars abroad in academic year 2021-2022.

Monterrey, CA - Today, the Association of California Community College Administrators [ACCCA], announced that Dr. Pamela Luster, President of San Diego Mesa College, was awarded the 2022 Harry Buttimer Distinguished Administrator Award. Dr. Luster was recognized based on her outstanding career and significant contributions to the mission of the California Community Colleges.

Today, San Diego Mesa College will hold the Grand Opening of their new “Dreamers Center”, a Resource Center devoted to providing resources, support, and advocacy for students that identify as Undocumented, AB540, Dreamer, and DACA. The Borderless Scholars program currently serves over 450 students, and the Dreamer Resource Center is designed to provide a safe and welcoming environment for students throughout their journey at Mesa College. Services provided include personal, career, and academic counseling; on-campus support services such as workshops and events; and community resources including free legal services.

On November 20, 2021, your San Diego Mesa College Olympians Men's Cross Country team defended their California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) title, dominating the race on the way to a convincing win. Four of our runners earned All-American accolades by finishing in the top 14 of the race.

The Bellwether College Consortium has announced San Diego Mesa College on its list of 30 community colleges selected as 2022 finalists for the highly coveted Bellwether Awards in the first round of competition. Mesa College’s submission titled, “The Journey to Completion” was judged a Top 10 Bellwether Finalist in the category of Instructional Programs & Services. Additionally, Mesa2030, Mesa’s Strategic and Educational Plan, was judged as a finalist in the Planning, Governance, and Finance category as a program that improves efficiency and effectiveness in the community college.

San Diego Mesa College has announced that their 2022 intersession and spring schedules, which are now available online. Mesa plans to offer a total of 112 courses during Winter Intersession which runs from January 4-29, 2022.