Santa Monica College has been named one of 31 California Black-Serving Institutions, a first-of-its-kind designation recognizing institutions that demonstrate strong academic resources and support systems for Black students.
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Santa Monica College will host "Brown the Experiment," a free talk by Mexican-American multidisciplinary performance artist rafa esparza, on Wednesday, March 11, at 11:10 a.m. in
Santa Monica College's Music Department will present its Spring 2026 Friday Night Jazz Series beginning March 6, featuring three performances through May at the SMC Performing Arts Center.
The Santa Monica College Planetarium will present live-hosted shows on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons throughout March, featuring programs on spring skies, the spring equinox, and the life cycle of
The Santa Monica College Emeritus Art Gallery will open its 2026 Annual Student Photography Exhibition on March 5, with an opening reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at
Santa Monica College's Dance Department will kick off its Spring 2026 Masters of Dance series Feb. 26, offering free master classes and workshops led by renowned dance professionals.
The Santa Monica College Dance Department will hold its free Spring 2026 Open House on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at SMC Main Campus, offering opportunities to meet faculty and sample diverse dance styles.
Santa Monica College is expanding its Homeless Service Work program with $355,000 from United Way, addressing LA County's homelessness crisis by training students to become outreach workers, case managers and housing navigators.
Santa Monica College's Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to approve layoffs of approximately 70 staff members facing a projected $16.7 million deficit. Critics spent hours condemning the board for what they called years of incompetent leadership that led to the crisis.
Santa Monica College will eliminate approximately 70 positions as it faces a projected $16.7 million deficit that could deplete its financial reserves by 2026-27. The cuts come after implementing $8.6 million in budget reductions and amid declining enrollment.
Santa Monica College will hold a Valentine's Glass Sale on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 8am-2pm at Virginia Avenue Park. The fundraiser will feature handcrafted hearts, jewelry, vases and other artworks created by SMC glass artists to benefit the college's Art Department.
Adam Byrnes, a Santa Monica College student and former Amazon product manager, will premiere his directorial debut 'Two Lie Together' at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 11. The suspenseful family drama represents a major career shift inspired by the pandemic.
