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2024

(Articles are not necessarily in chronological order)

Watch: Santa Monica College offers program to prep students for career in homeless services 
NBC4 Los Angeles, November 18, 2024 

Homeless service workers 
LAist, November 24, 2024 

Homeless Service Work Certification; SMC's Response to LA’s Homeless Crisis 
The Corsair, December 3, 2024 

Watch: Basic Needs Giving Thanksgiving Event 
The Corsair, November 13, 2024 

Former SMC Student Named Future Nobel Laureate Scholar 
Santa Monica Mirror, November 25, 2024 

A Winning Program: Architecture’s back at Santa Monica College 
The Argonaut, November 21, 2024 

Santa Monica College Malibu Campus Launches First-Ever Toy Drive  
The Malibu Times, November 22, 2024 

Giving Thanksgiving 2024: SMC’s Annual Tradition to Support Students During the Holidays 
The Corsair, December 3, 2024  

Westside Ballet's "The Nutcracker" with Full Symphony Orchestra Returns to Santa Monica 
Santa Monica Patch, December 5, 2024 

Santa Monica College Presents “Romeo and Juliet” Through Dec. 8 
Santa Monica Mirror, December 5, 2024 

In memory of Dr. Angela Courtney: A passionate and cherished educator 
The Corsair, November 21, 2024  

Community college bachelor's degree programs: A guide to what, where, and why 
LAist, November 21, 2024 
(Features SMC and the IxD program)  

Portrait of a True Bruin family 
UCLA Newsroom, November 10, 2024 
(Features SMC alum Chris Palomo)  

PATHS Ash López 
LGBT Tech, November 21, 2024 
(Features SMC alum Ash Lopez) 

"Cornucopia: Harvesting Broadway's Best" 
Culver City Observer, December 5, 2024 

Generations of Dance: Westside brings Christmas magic to stage 
The Argonaut, November 28, 2024  

Santa Monica College Art Department Presents Annual SMC Holiday Art Sale 
Culver City Observer, December 5, 2024 

‘Life Goes On’ actress Andrea Fay Friedman dies at 53 
MSN, November 10, 2024 
(Friedman was an SMC alum) 

SMC Wraps Up GIVING THANKS(giving) Wednesday 
Santa Monica Lookout, November 26, 2024 

Drescher Planetarium Offering Free Virtual Shows in December 
Santa Monica Mirror, November 26, 2024 

Global Motion Performs at SMC This Month 
Santa Monica Lookout, November 26, 2024 

SMC applauds first-ever homeless service work student cohort 
Santa Monica Daily Press, November 14, 2024  

Four SMC Students Named Stanford Innovation Fellows 
Santa Monica Mirror, November 12, 2024  

Special Recognition Award: Santa Monica College takes first at architect conference 
The Argonaut, November 7, 2024  

Santa Monica College: Honoring All Who Served 
The Corsair, November 13, 2024  

Four SMC Interaction Design Students Among 2024 Cohort of Stanford d.school University Innovation Fellows 
Culver City Observer, November 7, 2024  

Felicia Hudson: Celebrating a Cherished Colleague’s Impact and Legacy 
The Corsair, October 29, 2024  

2 Santa Monica Building Projects Win LA Architectural Awards 
Santa Monica Patch, October 25, 2024  

SMC Student Newspaper Earns 27 Regional Awards at JACC Conference 
Santa Monica Mirror, October 29, 2024 

Santa Monica College to Stage “Romeo and Juliet” 
Culver City Observer, November 14, 2024 

SMC's Corsair Wins Top Awards 
Surf Santa Monica, October 28, 2024 

Palisades Newcomer Club Seeks Clothing Donations 
Circling the News, November 3, 2024 

Racist Text Messages Target Students in Santa Monica, West LA, Raising Alarm Among Schools, Families 
Westside Today, November 10, 2024 

Jazz legend Stanley Clarke to pass the torch to the next generation in upcoming show
KCAL News/CBS News Los Angeles, September 30, 2024

Santa Monica College Celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month
Culver City Observer, October 3, 2024

Fashion student Ethan Jimenez: From shopper to visual merchandiser at Santa Monica Place
Arizona State University, September 30, 2024
(Features SMC Alum Ethan Jimenez)

Virginia Avenue Park’s Mini Fall Festival Returns
Canyon News, September 30, 2024

Wonder who’s behind those nurse assistant training signs all over town? They said to call, so we called
LAist, September 26, 2024

Santa Monica College Continues Free Communication, Media & Design Series Starting Sept. 18
Westside Current, September 18, 2024

A Behind the Scenes look at Angels in America
The Corsair, September 29, 2024

Autism at the Broadstage: Jenn Freeman, One Her Dance-Theater Study in ASD, Is It Thursday Yet?
STAGE RAW, September 30, 2024

Hacking the Timeline: Integrating Digital Art into Mainstream Art History
The Corsair, September 28, 2024

Latinx/ e Heritage Month Kick Off: Cuban Dancers and Food
The Corsair, September 27, 2024

Uvi Poznansky at the Emeritus Gallery
The Corsair, September 27, 2024

Here She Comes: Samantha Macklin headed to Orlando to rep California
The Argonaut, September 26, 2024
(Samantha Macklin is an SMC student)

Where college students went in 2024
The Fresno Bee, September 23, 2024

From the Deep Space Network to Neutron Stars
Santa Monica Lookout, September 20, 2024

SMC Offering Virtual Planetarium Shows While Observatory Under Construction
Santa Monica Mirror, September 23, 2024

Santa Monica College to Hold Three Glass Pumpkin Sales 
Culver City Observer, September 26, 2024 

Santa Monica Review Offers Mix of Fact and Fiction 
Santa Monica Lookout, September 18, 2024 

Around Town: Opera on the Pier, LA Times Food Bowl and more 
Santa Monica Daily Press, September 19, 2024 

Santa Monica commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 
City of Santa Monica News, September 16, 2024 

SMC Opens Fall 2024 Masters of Dance Series 
Culver City Observer, September 16, 2024 

Stanley Clarke is a jazz legend. He says he just aims to be a bass player. 
The Orange County Register, September 12, 2024 

Post-Game Strategy: Santa Monica College honors student has a game plan 
The Argonaut, September 12, 2024 

SBCC Symposium Dives Into ‘Blue Economy’ and Ocean-Related Jobs 
NOOZHAWK, September 6, 2024 

Santa Monica College Continues Free Communication, Media & Design Series Starting Sept. 18 
Westside Current, September 8, 2024 

Panel Discussion: Hacking The Timeline 
Getty / PST ART, September 19, 2024 

SMC Emeritus Art Gallery to Host Free Online Opening Reception for Uvi Poznansky Art Exhibition Sept. 19 
Culver City Observer, September 19, 2024  

New Semiconductor Pilot Program at UCLA Prepares Community College Students for Jobs in Growing Industry 
UCLA Samueli School of Engineering News, September 12, 2024 
(SMC students were part of the pilot program)  

Santa Monica College Theatre Arts to Stage "Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches" 
Culver City Observer, September 19, 2024 

SMC gets in the game with esports pathway 
Santa Monica Daily Press, September 9, 2024  

SMC's Corsair Takes Home Top Journalism Prizes 
Santa Monica Lookout, August 16, 2024 

This new dorm will house both UC and community college students. Is it the way forward? 
Laist, September 3, 2024  

Six U.S. Beach Teams Headed to 2024 World University Championship Beach volleyball players competing at the 2022 World University Championship 
USA Volleyball, August 30, 2024 
(The U.S. Men’s Team includes John Schwengel of Santa Monica College)  

L.A. Community Colleges: A Springboard to Greatness! 
L.A. in a Minute, August 29, 2024 
(YouTube podcast includes mention of SMC related to history of community colleges) 

SMC Planetarium Explores Light, Gravity and Seasons 
Santa Monica Lookout, August 27, 2024  

MC Films Announces Slate & Emmy Nominated Roxanne Messina Captor As Chairperson Of The California Arts Council 
EIN Presswire | Newsmatics, August 27, 2024 
(Article features SMC Communication & Media Studies instructor Roxanne Captor) 

November Ballot Order Set 
Santa Monica Lookout, August 26, 2024  

What did Samohi students do this Summer? 
Santa Monica Daily Press, August 27, 2024  

Quarterback situation at Temple getting clearer as Oklahoma welcomes Owls for season opener 
Sooners Illustrated, August 26, 2024 
(Article mentions SMC alum Forrest Brock)  

As Eastside students begin college, concerns over higher education costs loom large 
Boyle Heights Beat, August 20, 2024 
(Article quotes incoming SMC student Diego Emmanuel Valerio) 

UC's fall 2024 class sets new record with largest, most diverse cohort of California students 
ABC7, August 1, 2024 
(Article quotes SMC STEM student Dexter Mack)  

Hitting the Top 10: Magazine dubs SMC one of the best film schools 
The Argonaut, August 8, 2024 

What if College is Not Right for You? 
Town and Country Magazine, August 7, 2024 

‘Still Blowin’: Santa Monica College's Barrett Gallery to host opening reception 
The Argonaut, August 1, 2024 

DNA Digital Art Festival 
ARTNOWLA, July 19, 2024  

Yale QB Aidan Warner Transferring to Florida 
MSN, July 16, 2024 
(Article mentions SMC alum Paul Kessler) 

Lions Roar: Grant recipients announced 
Santa Monica Daily Press, July 23, 2024 

Santa Monica College Named Among Top 30 Film Schools in North America 
Santa Monica Mirror, July 17, 2024 

SMC Planetarium to Focus on Women Astronauts 
Santa Monica Lookout, July 24, 2024 

SMC’s Drescher Planetarium presents three free, live virtual shows in August 
Santa Monica Daily Press, July 24, 2024 

MovieMaker Magazine Names Santa Monica College Among 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. & Canada 
Culver City Observer, July 18, 2024 

The 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada in 2024 
MovieMaker, July 17, 2024 

Santa Monica College Among Top 30 Film Schools: New Ranking 
Santa Monica Patch, July 17, 2024  

FAFSA applications dipped in California. Here’s what to do if you still need money for school 
LAist, July 3, 2024 

BroadStage of Santa Monica Presents Future Sounds of Jazz Festival Curated by Legendary Bassist Stanley Clarke 
Newswires, July 17, 2024 

First candidates pull paperwork for elected office 
Santa Monica Daily Press, July 16, 2024 

SMC students sing, strum to honor mariachi tradition 
Santa Monica Daily Press, July 11, 2024 

Santa Monica College to Stage “Snoopy!!! The Musical” July 19-28 
Santa Monica Daily Press, July 9, 2024  

59 Days (and counting) until UCLA Football 2024 Kickoff 
USA TODAY College Sports Wire, July 4, 2024 
(Vagle is an SMC alum/former Corsair defensive team captain)

SMC to Stage “Snoopy!!! The Musical” in July 
Yo! Venice, July 5, 2024  

'America's Got Talent': Meet Season 19 contestant Owl Man who starred in ABC TV series 
Meaww.com, July 2, 2024 
(Safier is an SMC alum)  

Venice JCC Presents 2024 Scholarships 
Rafu Shimpo, July 4, 2024 
(One of the recipients is an incoming SMC student) 

Fireworks and the Pier 360 festival bring summer vibes to Santa Monica 
Santa Monica Daily Press, July 2, 2024 

SMC's 94th Annual Commencement and Spring 2024 Graduating Class 
The Corsair, June 27, 2024 

SMC Acting Troupe to Present “Conversations: Scenes from Film and Theater” 
Santa Monica Mirror, June 27, 2024 

Watch: SMC Fashion Students Show Off Their Creations at LAMode 2024 
Santa Monica Mirror, June 27, 2024 

SMC media, design students showcase work for local audience 
Santa Monica Daily Press, June 26, 2024 

‘Celebrate America 2024’ at Santa Monica College June 29 
Santa Monica Daily Press, June 26, 2024  

Fantastic Fireworks Celebrations in Los Angeles for July 4th 
Westside Today, June 27, 2024  

Helping LGBTQ+ Students Thrive 
Inside Higher Ed, June 24, 2024 
(Mentions the work of SMC’s Student Equity Resource Center) 

SMC Emeritus Art Gallery to host free reception for Ray McCray Art Exhibition 
Santa Monica Daily Press, June 18, 2024 

Malibu seniors off to promising futures 
Santa Monica Daily Press, June 15, 2024  

WATCH: Santa Monica College's new program on working with the homeless is first of its kind 
KCAL, June 11, 2024 

New Digital Art Festival to Launch This Month in Santa Monica 
Santa Monica Mirror, June 10, 2024 

SMC Fashion Program to Host LA Mode 2024 
Santa Monica Mirror, June 4, 2024 

Here’s What Students with Learning Disabilities Need to Know Before Enrolling In Community College 
LAist, June 13, 2024  

Transfer students triumph in the Class of 2024 
University of California News, June 6, 2024 
(features SMC alum Brandon Sanchez Mejia)  

‘Remember to stop and smell the data!’ 
UCLA Newsroom, June 5, 2024 
(features SMC alum Justin C.M. Brown) 

Mary Bauer: Learnings from a Holocaust Survivor 
The Corsair, June 7, 2024 

Sharing Their Journeys: Three Santa Monica College grads ready for this year’s commencement 
The Argonaut, June 6, 2024 

Inside the Industry 
California Apparel News, June 6, 2024 

SMC Fashion Show Features Eclectic Student Designs 
Santa Monica Lookout, June 3, 2024 

Ecommerce leader Recharge launches mentorship program for SMC students 
Santa Monica Daily Press, June 3, 2024  

Josephine Antoci: Erewhon’s viral tastemaker to the stars 
Los Angeles Times, June 2, 2024 
(features SMC alum Josephine Antoci)  

VJCC-Based BSA Troop 764 Holds Court of Honor 
The Rafu Shimpo, June 12, 2024 
(mentions SMC students Brian Beckstead, Jameson Johnston, and Coh Mihashi) 

Three Santa Monica College Grads, Among 6,309 Students Graduating This Year, Share Their Journeys 
Culver City Observer, June 6, 2024 

SMC Celebrates APIDA Heritage Month with Graduation Ceremony 
The Corsair, May 31, 2024 

SMC Wind Ensemble to Host Annual “Pops” Concert 
Santa Monica Mirror, May 30, 2024  

The 10 Greatest Arnold Schwarzenegger Movies 
Forbes, June 1, 2024 
(features SMC alum Arnold Schwarzenegger) 

SMC Wind Ensemble Presents Annual "Pops" Concert June 9 
Culver City Observer, June 6, 2024 

US community colleges create unique bachelor’s degrees 
VOANews, May 24, 2024  

SMC, Chamber continue talent program with biotech, cloud computing focuses 
Santa Monica Daily Press, May 8, 2024 

SMC to Launch State’s First Homeless Service Work Certificate with $750K LAHSA Grant 
Westside Current, May 21, 2024 

How California is building career pathways to its next big economic sector: the ocean 
CalMatters, May 10, 2024 

Santa Monica College to Hold In-person Commencement Ceremony June 11 
SMC.edu/news, May 24, 2024 

‘Singular Sensation!’ A musical theatre showcase June 7-9 
Santa Monica Daily Press, May 29, 2024 

Santa Monica College Presents “Duke Ellington: From the Sacred to the Secular” June 6-7  
Santa Monica Daily Press, May 28, 2024 

Malibu Foundation plants first microforest at Santa Monica College  
The Malibu Times, May 15, 2024 

SMC Seeks Applicants for Citizens Bond Oversight Committee  
Yo!Venice, May 10, 2024  

Teaching geographical information, attaching importance to climate change, building SMC college brand  
World Journal, May 10, 2024 
(Features SMC GIS Professor Jing Liu; right click on the article to read it in English or select Google Translate “English”) 

Nathaniel "Nat" Trives Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who  
Marquis Who’s Who, May 23, 2024 

SMC Seeks Applicants for Citizens Bond Oversight Committee 
Santa Monica Mirror, May 9, 2024 

SMC breaks ground on first microforest at US community college 
Santa Monica Daily Press, May 10, 2024 

SMC Pan African Alliance Hosts First Annual Umoja Games 
The Corsair, May 16, 2024 

#1 Transfer School for 33 years 
The Corsair, May 14, 2024  

Jennifer Carson started a company to facilitate book clubs and champion literature 
Monterey County Now, May 9, 2024 
(Features SMC Physics instructor Jennifer Carson) 

Santa Monica College Guitar Showcase presents free concert May 23 
Santa Monica Daily Press, May 21, 2024 

Grand Celebration: Student Art Exhibition hosts opening reception 
The Argonaut, May 16, 2024 

Santa Monica College unveils microforest on campus 
KCAL News, May 6, 2024  

For two young journalists, showdown at UCLA camp was baptism by fire 
Los Angeles Times, May 6, 2024 

SMC, Chamber continue talent program with biotech, cloud computing focuses 
Santa Monica Daily Press, May 8, 2024 

SMC Seeks Applicants for Citizens Bond Oversight Committee 
SMC.edu/news, May 8, 2024 

SMC Orchestra and CSUN Animation Department present Mussorgsky’s ‘Pictures at an Exhibition’ 
Santa Monica Daily Press, May 6, 2024 

Honoring Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta 
The Corsair, May 5, 2024 

Cinco de Mayo Parade Showcases Mexican Heritage in Venice 
Santa Monica Closeup, May 5, 2024 
(SMC is featured at 3:12)  

Calendar for the week of May 2 
The Malibu Times, May 4, 2024  

Santa Monica College Presents Free Annual Children's Concert – "Melody in Motion" 
Culver City Observer, May 2, 2024 

Let the Celebration Begin: Venice’s Cinco de Mayo continues to grow 
The Argonaut, May 2, 2024 
(SMC students’ participation mentioned) 

Sustainable & Connected: Santa Monica’s new microforests are a model for restoring nature in urban areas 
City of Santa Monica, April 24, 2024 

Santa Monica College Annual Student Art Show Gallery Reception May 11 
Culver City Observer, May 2, 2024 

Santa Monica College Music Department to Host Free Piano Master Class 
Culver City Observer, May 2, 2024  

Inside James Dean’s Homes Across America 
Architectural Digest, May 1, 2024 
(James Dean was an SMC alum; SMC is mentioned in the article) 

(Video) SMC to Be the First Community College With a “Microforest” 
Santa Monica Mirror, March 24, 2024 

Santa Monica College hosts immersive ‘dance day’ 
Santa Monica Daily Press, April 30, 2024 

Santa Monica College to Host "Mother's Day & More" Glass Art Sale at Virginia Ave. Park 
Culver City Observer, May 2, 2024 

Men Of Color In College 
LAist, April 29, 2024

SMC presents Applied Music Showcase May 3 
Santa Monica Daily Press, April 29, 2024 

SMC to host free talk by inspirational speaker Dee Hankins on May 7 
Santa Monica Daily Press, April 29, 2024 

BECAP conference aims to meet emerging job demands in ocean-related labor markets that align with climate action 
SpectrumNews1, April 18, 2024  

Santa Monica Marks Two Microforest Firsts 
Santa Monica Lookout, April 26, 2024 

Santa Monica College graduate’s ongoing mission to help reduce waste 
Santa Monica Daily Press, April 26, 2024 

Santa Monica College Plants First Microforest on a U.S. Community College Campus 
SMC.edu/News, April 25, 2024 

Organic Learning Garden on Santa Monica campus teaches practices for food security, sustainability 
SpectrumNews1, April 4, 2024  

Santa Monica College Celebrates Black Student Success Week 
The Corsair, April 22, 2024  

Nathaniel Trives Celebrated for Dedication to the Field of Education 
Marquis Who's Who Ventures LLC, April 15, 2024 

Earth Day Blue Economy & Climate Action Pathways (BECAP) Conference Launches Groundbreaking Collaboration 
Businesswire, April 22, 2024  

LA Times’ Robert Gauthier Named Photographer of the Year at Local Awards Show 
MynewsLA.com, April 20, 2024 
(SMC Student Jon Putman awarded Student Still Photographer of the Year) 

Santa Monica College to Plant First Microforest on a Community College Campus 
Culver City Observer, April 18, 2024 

Malibu Mayor Steve Uhring To Deliver State Of The City Address At New SMC Malibu Campus, May 10 
City of Malibu News, April 19, 2024 

Project learning, career education growth highlighted by school board 
Santa Monica Daily Press, April 22, 2024 
(SMC collaboration with SMMUSD mentioned) 

SMC to Host Applied Music Showcase in May 
Santa Monica Mirror, April 18, 2024  

‘No place like this.’ L.A. home helps young adults live beyond survival mode 
Ed Source, April 17, 2024 
(LAR&B receives referrals from Santa Monica College) 

Midterm Motivation Returns in the Quad 
The Corsair, April 8, 2024 

Santa Monica College to stage “Project Fear (And All the Feels)” April 19-28 
Santa Monica Daily Press, April 5, 2024  

Rotary Club of Santa Monica raises over $21,000 for SMC Guardian Scholars 
Santa Monica Daily Press, April 5, 2024 

In College, He Couldn't Afford a Sandwich. Now, He Helps Other Students In Need Get A Good Meal 
LAist, April 4, 2024 
(Karlen Nurijanyan is an SMC alum)  

Upcoming SMC Student Art Exhibition to Run Through June 
Santa Monica Mirror, April 3, 2024 

‘Guardian’ Angels: Rotary Club raises over $21K for college students 
The Argonaut, April 3, 2024  

SMC, Chamber take plunge into ocean economy 
Santa Monica Daily Press, March 27, 2024 

Breaking Barriers: Women of Influence at Santa Monica College 
The Corsair, March 31, 2024 

Stage, screen, and Santa Monica College 
Santa Monica Daily Press, March 21, 2024 

Communication, Media, Design: Santa Monica College continues series with artist, film industry professional 
The Argonaut, March 29, 2024 

Going Global in Media Studies: Lauren Movius ‘on a high’ teaching at Santa Monica College 
The Argonaut, March 21, 2024  

Santa Monica Rotary Club Raises Over $21,000 for SMC Guardian Scholars Program 
Santa Monica Mirror, March 28, 2024 

Culture clash comes to Santa Monica College 
Santa Monica Daily Press, March 28, 2024  

Rotary Grant Helps SMC Foster Youth Students Make Ends Meet 
Santa Monica Lookout, March 28, 2024  

Author Showcase: Readings celebrate release of Santa Monica Review 
The Argonaut, March 28, 2024  

Beyond Directing: Dr. Harrop’s Lasting Influence 
The Corsair, March 28, 2024 

SMC Unveils Spring 2024 Issue of Acclaimed Literary Journal, Author Readings Coming in April 
Santa Monica Mirror, March 24, 2024 

Spreading a contagious love for accounting 
Santa Monica Daily Press, March 13, 2024 

Anna Conley: A Story of Metamorphosis 
The Corsair, March 14, 2024  

Illustrative inspiration 
Boyle Heights Beat, March 12, 2024  

The Corsair Wins Dozens of National & Regional Awards 
SMC News, March 15, 2024  

Rotary reached for the stars with annual fundraising event 
Santa Monica Daily Press, March 12, 2024  

Utah State Soccer Adds Two Transfers to 2024 Roster 
Utah State Aggies News, March 20, 2024 
(Isabella Velazco is an SMC alum) 

Santa Monica College Music Department to Host Free "Master Class 
Culver City Observer, March 14, 2024 

SMC to Host Free Screening of West Coast Hip Hop Documentary 
Santa Monica Mirror, March 14, 2024 

2024 Super Tuesday at SMC 
The Corsair, March 13, 2024 

Santa Monica College to Stage “Ken Ludwig’s Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood” March 22-31 
Santa Monica Daily Press, March 13, 2024 

Lucas Rivera: Building Communities Through Art 
The Corsair, March 13, 2024  

Decision 2024: Three republicans, two democrats compete to replace Johnson in U.S. Congress 
WFMJ-21 (NBC), March 11, 2024 
(Michael Kripchak is an SMC alum) 

New Vice President of Academic Affairs: Jason Beardsley to provide leadership for Santa Monica College’s instructional programs, services 
The Argonaut, February 15, 2024  

Upcoming “Liquid Grooves” Concert Will Have Ocean and Sea Theme 
Santa Monica Mirror, February 19, 2024 

Designer looks to open opportunities with SMC collaboration 
Santa Monica Daily Press, February 16, 2024 

St. John’s recognizes Black History Month with healthcare panel 
Santa Monica Daily Press, February 12, 2024 

Santa Monica College continues Black History Series with free events 
The Argonaut, February 8, 2024  

Fifty and Better's Spring Session: History of Furniture and Ornamentation (Part 2) 
Ojai Valley News, January 26, 2024 
(Eleanor Schrader is Professor Emeritus of Art and Architectural History at Santa Monica College)  

Winter birds at Legacy Park: Shhhh! Sit calmly and you’ll see them 
Culver City Observer, January 25, 2024 

Free Black History Month Events to be Hosted by Santa Monica College
Santa Monica Mirror, February 5, 2024

Opinion: Homeless in L.A.: Not every life is a ‘success story,’ but everyone deserves dignity
Los Angeles Times, January 28, 2024
(Article is written by SMC English instructor Robert Karron)

Santa Monica College to Host Valentine’s Glass Sale
Santa Monica Mirror, February 1, 2024

Securing the Spotlight: Santa Monica College’s ‘Avenue Q’ to showcase at KCACTF Region 8 Festival
The Argonaut, February 1, 2024

SMC Celebrates Black History Month
Santa Monica Lookout, February 2, 2024

BroadStage Presents Nat Geo Live's T. REX RISES in March
Broadway World, February 2, 2024

Emeritus Gallery showcases one of its own in exhibition
Santa Monica Daily Press, January 26, 2024

Santa Monica College's Accreditation Reaffirmed for Seven Years
Culver City Observer, January 25, 2024

Former BYU, Utah Players Inducted Into East-West Shrine Bowl Hall of Fame
KSL Sports, January 31, 2024
(Features SMC alum Steve Smith)

Go back to school with these 17 classes in Los Angeles
TimeOut Los Angeles, February 5, 2024

Jazz legend collaboration crests with Samohi band performance
Santa Monica Daily Press, January 25, 2024

SMC synergy with Chamber connects academics, new industries
Santa Monica Daily Press, January 19, 2024

SMC's Accreditation Reaffirmed
Santa Monica Lookout, January 19, 2024

Santa Monica College Named Top UC Transfer College For 33rd Year
Patch.com, January 18, 2024

Top Prize: For 33 years, Santa Monica College is No. 1 in UC transfers
The Argonaut, January 18, 2024

Santa Monica College's Accreditation Reaffirmed for Seven Years
Culver City Observer, January 18, 2024

Supporting the Next Generation: Foundation awards grants to SMC journalism, film programs
The Argonaut, January 18, 2024

Ink
Film Threat, January 15, 2024

SMC Emeritus Art Gallery to Host Free Online Opening Reception for Anna Conley Art Exhibition Jan. 18
Santa Monica Daily Press, January 16, 2024

Performances, speeches, acts of service planned for MLK holiday
Santa Monica Daily Press, January 12, 2024

SMC Extends Record Transfer Streak 
Santa Monica Lookout, January 9, 2024  

Santa Monica College’s “Avenue Q” Invited to KCACTF Region 8 Festival 
Santa Monica Daily Press, January 9, 2024 

Golden Globe Foundation Grants for SMC Journalism & Film Programs 
SMC.edu/news, January 10, 2024 

Commemorate Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with Director of Equal Justice Society Lisa Holder 
Santa Monica.gov/blog, January 5, 2024 

SMC to Unveil Free Art Exhibition “The Invisible Man” by Emeritus Student 
Santa Monica Mirror, January 4, 2024 

Editorial: Free speech or discrimination? Colleges need help drawing the line 
The Los Angeles Times, January 2, 2024 

A Free Celebration: Lisa Holder to serve as keynote speaker for MLK Jr. celebration 
The Argonaut, January 10, 2024 

SMC Emeritus Art Gallery to Host Free Online Opening Reception for Anna Conley Art Exhibition Jan. 18 
Culver City Observer, January 4, 2024 

Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration January 15 at Ikeda Auditorium 
Santa Monica Daily Press, January 4, 2024 

Sing Your Song: Screening and Panel Discussion  
Santa Monica Daily Press, January 4, 2024 
(Event panel discussion features SMC instructor Tim Conley)  

Santa Monica College has more than 500K worms on campus — and growing 
Spectrum News 1, January 3, 2024  

KCRW visionary and Santa Monica local Ruth Seymour dies at 88 

Santa Monica Daily Press, January 3, 2024 

Year in Review: December – bye-bye REI, plus Legion begins patrolling the Promenade 
Santa Monica Daily Press, January 2, 2024 

World’s 10 Best Music Radio Stations 
India Today, December 31, 2023 

Year in Review: June — Pier 360, Pride Month plus an upside down pilot 
Santa Monica Daily Press, December 28, 2023  

Top Stories of Family, Lifestyle Health 2023 
Los Angeles Sentinel, December 28, 2023 
(The Sentinel’s “Top Stories” lineup included coverage of SMC’s 1st Black Student Graduation Ceremony) 

Year in Review: March – Vons is gone, long live Vons 
Santa Monica Daily Press, December 27, 2023

Ruth Seymour, A Public Media Lion Who Changed Radio, Has Died At 88 
LAist, December 28, 2023 

Beloved Journalist and Professor Charles R. Donaldson Honored by L.A. City Council for Impactful Legacy 
Westside Current, December 22, 2023 

SMC Planetarium to Explore Brown Dwarfs and Quantum Computers 
Santa Monica Lookout, December 15, 2023 

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