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.
The Santa Monica College Planetarium presents winter shows exploring the solar system and black holes on Fridays and Sundays. Shows feature the latest astronomy news and are hosted by Sarah Vincent, with tickets ranging from $7-16.
The Santa Monica College Emeritus Art Gallery will present a free online exhibition of painted portraits by artist Barbara Gordon beginning Jan. 22, featuring works that showcase Gordon's connections with women and children subjects.
Santa Monica College has remained California's #1 transfer institution to the UC system for 35 consecutive years, sending 995 students to UC campuses. SMC also leads in transfers for African American and Latinx students, and ranks first for USC and LMU transfers.
Santa Monica College has been named Outstanding Higher Education Program for 2025 by the National Recycling Coalition, joining Stanford University as recent recipients of the prestigious honor. The award recognizes SMC's Sustainable Materials Management program.
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Theatre Arts Department will perform Project Fear (And All the Feels) April 19-28 in the Theatre Arts Studio Stage on the main SMC campus, 1900
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Theatre Arts Department will perform “Ken Ludwig’s Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood” March 22-31 in the Theatre Arts Main Stage on the main
The Santa Monica College Music Department will present the 2024 Spring Jazz Series, featuring the Adam Schroeder Ensemble, Lao Tizer Quartet, and master percussionist Christian Moraga.
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Vikings forge path to their college athletic homes
The Samohi student body honored some of the school’s finest senior student-athletes as they made their college decisions during a National
