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The Kathryn E. Jeffery Standards
Dr. Kathryn E. Jeffery brings over three decades of higher education experience to her role as CEO of California’s leading transfer college.
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The Chemistry Club Brews a Winning Solution
This March, the American Chemical Society (ACS) will recognize this student-run SMC club.
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The SMC Pathway to Entertainment Industry Success
“It’s an intensive program that builds those transferable skills – it allows them to enter the industry and thrive immediately...”
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SMC Nursing Celebrates a 50 Year Calling
For more than half a century, Santa Monica College has prepared students to start a career in nursing.
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The Burrow, Agents of Change, Kuleana and More
A list of accomplishments by the community of SMC.
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Making a Better World: PPI
The symposium’s focus that year was on public policy and the arts/cultural affairs.