John Abughattas Takes a Philosophical Approach

John Abughattas graduated from high school in spite of a chronic illness. At Santa Monica College, he began to pursue answers to the existential questions that had nagged him. The soon-to-be Bruin—philosophy major, of course—gave an inspiring speech at SMC’s 87th annual commencement. Read More

History professor Sang Chi and his students undertook a complex project—chronicling an untold story of LA’s 1992 civil unrest. Read More

Leader. Scholar. Multicultural Explorer. Currently at Stanford and headed to LMU, this Corsair plans on making a difference. Read More

At Harvard. Going to UCLA, to Columbia University. They speak up about the experience at SMC that opened doors for them. Read More

Neil deGrasse Tyson pays a surprise visit, a bookstore buyer is headed to the Tenth Gay Games, LACMA acquires an alum’s art. Read More

The music department offers something for everyone with talent and a song in their heart. From opera to jazz, and an Applied Music program - the range is vast. Read More

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