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Palomar College opts for Monday closure as Tropical Storm Hilary arrives; MiraCosta remains open

North Coast Current August 20, 2023
Palomar College has chosen to close its facilities Monday, Aug. 21, as Tropical Storm Hilary arrived in the region.
Hurricane Hilary, which formed off the coast of Mexico (pictured in an Aug. 17 satellite image), is predicted to bring potentially heavy rains and high winds as a tropical storm to San Diego County and Southern California on Sunday through Monday. (NOAA National Hurricane Center photo)

CSU San Marcos announces Hilary storm closure; community colleges remain open for now

North Coast Current August 19, 2023
California State University San Marcos has canceled in-person classes and activities for Monday, Aug. 21, to mitigate potential impacts from Hilary, a hurricane that is expected to hit the San Diego region as a tropical storm over the weekend into the start of the week.
A rendering shows the future MiraCosta College Student Services Building, which is expected to be completed by spring 2024. (MiraCosta College/DLR Group image)

Significant construction in progress at MiraCosta College

OsideNews August 8, 2023
Major construction and renovation projects are underway as MiraCosta College’s fall semester approaches, with new buildings and significant upgrades to the Oceanside campus set for completion in the next two years.
Wendy Stewart is MiraCosta College’s dean of counseling and student development. (Courtesy photo)

MiraCosta College administrator is Rep. Levin’s Constituent of the Month

North Coast Current February 28, 2023
A MiraCosta College administrator is U.S. Rep. Mike Levin’s February Constituent of the Month, the congressman’s office announced Feb. 28.
Although North San Diego County college journalism programs face declining enrollments, loss of revenue, and technological and other challenges, educators remain hopeful that their relevancy can remain intact. (Photo by Utsav Srestha via Unsplash)

News Education: College media programs battling multiple challenges

Charlene Pulsonetti November 14, 2022
When Advanced Web Offset, San Diego County’s last large-scale offset printer, closed and subsequently merged with Anaheim-based Advantage ColorGraphics, the fate of local print publications — including those from high schools and colleges — hung in the balance.
Newspapers. (Photo by Tim Mossholder via Unsplash)

North San Diego County colleges end student newspaper print editions

Roman S. Koenig October 12, 2022
The leading institutions of higher education in North San Diego County are all without printed student news publications as of Oct. 12, ending a nearly 80-year tradition in the region.
(Photo courtesy: MiraCosta College )

MiraCosta, CSU San Marcos receive San Diego Foundation grants

OsideNews August 14, 2022

North Coast Current: Oceanside CA— Two North County educational institutions are among San Diego Foundation grant recipients aimed at supporting students in the areas of food security, housing and technological...

A sign outside the MiraCosta College Spartan Bookstore in Oceanside notes the opening of the fall semester on Aug. 23, 2021. (MiraCosta College photo)

MiraCosta, CSU San Marcos receive San Diego Foundation grants

North Coast Current August 13, 2022
Two North County educational institutions are among San Diego Foundation grant recipients aimed at supporting students in the areas of food security, housing and technological support.
Higher education. (Photo by Ekrulila via Pexels)

MiraCosta first-generation student receives Jack Kent Cooke scholarship

OsideNews May 25, 2022

Oceanside CA— MiraCosta College student John Siebelink has been selected to receive the prestigious and highly competitive Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, which pays up to $55,000...

Higher education. (Photo by Ekrulila via Pexels)

MiraCosta first-generation student receives Jack Kent Cooke scholarship

News Release May 25, 2022
MiraCosta College student John Siebelink has been selected to receive the prestigious and highly competitive Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, which pays up to $55,000 for tuition, books and housing annually for up to three years while they secure their bachelor's degree at a four-year college or university.
Shannon Stubblefield, MiraCosta Colleges new vice president of institutional advancement. (Courtesy photo)

MiraCosta College announces new vice president of institutional advancement

OsideNews May 20, 2022

North Coast Current: Oceanside CA— MiraCosta College will have a new vice president of institutional advancement starting June 1. Shannon Stubblefield, who has an extensive background in fundraising...

Shannon Stubblefield, MiraCosta Colleges new vice president of institutional advancement. (Courtesy photo)

MiraCosta College announces new vice president of institutional advancement

North Coast Current May 20, 2022
MiraCosta College will have a new vice president of institutional advancement starting June 1.
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