Articles From : SBCC PIO
SBCC Ranks in Top Tier Study Abroad Scholars
The U.S. Department of State recognized SBCC as one of the U.S. colleges and universities that sent the most scholars abroad through the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program during the academic year 2020-2021.
SBCC Extended Learning Names New Vice President
At their meeting on Sept. 15, the Santa Barbara Community College District Board of Trustees announced that Carola Smith has been selected to serve as Vice President, School of Extended Learning, for SBCC.
Santa Barbara City College Seeks Input on 5-Year Strategic Plan
Santa Barbara City College seeks the public’s input as it moves forward with its strategic planning process to set goals and priorities for the next five years.
SBCC Welcomes New Director of Athletics
At their meeting on June 16, the Santa Barbara Community College District Board of Trustees announced that LaDeane Hansten has been selected to serve as the new Director of Athletics.
SBCC Appoints New Vice Presidents of Academic Affairs and Student Affairs
Santa Barbara Community College District Board of Trustees announced that María L. Villagómez has been selected to serve as the new Vice President of Academic Affairs, and Paloma Arnold has been selected as the new Vice President of Student Affairs.
Small Business Development Centers open at SBCC
SBCC is opening two satellite Small Business Development Centers where professional consultants work one-on-one with business owners and entrepreneurs at no cost.
SBCC Seeks Board of Trustees Redistricting Input
The Santa Barbara City College District Board of Trustees seeks the public’s input as it moves forward with a process to evaluate and adjust the boundaries of the seven trustee areas of the district
SBCC Goes Remote Until February 22
Santa Barbara City College announced most of its classes and services will be remote until February 22 due to rising COVID-19 cases.
SBCC Uses Stimulus to Erase Student Debt
Santa Barbara City College is using federal stimulus funds to erase student debt and offer direct support.
Expanded Public Access to La Playa Stadium
La Playa stadium now open to the public on weekends and holidays, and daily during SBCC winter break
SBCC names Jerry Hannula as Interim Athletic Director
SBCC Announces New Interim President
The Santa Barbara City College Board of Trustees announced their unanimous decision to begin contract negotiations with Dr. Kindred Murillo to serve as Interim Superintendent/ President.
SBCC Board Approves Resolution to Require COVID-19 Vaccinations
The Santa Barbara City College Board of Trustees passed a resolution requiring a COVID-19 vaccine for all students and employees to enter campus.
Dr. Helen Benjamin to Serve as Interim SBCC President
Dr. Helen Benjamin will serve as interim Superintendent/President of Santa Barbara City College following the immediate resignation of Dr. Goswami.
Dr. Goswami Resigns as SBCC President
Dr. Utpal K. Goswami has resigned as Superintendent/President of the College effective July 12, 2021.
Santa Barbara City College Receives $20 Million Gift
Santa Barbara City College and the SBCC Foundation announced today that they have received a $20,000,000 gift from MacKenzie Scott.
Local Organizations Receive $100,000 EPA Grant for Garden Project
The SBCC Foundation and Explore Ecology received a $100,000 EPA Grant to create the Santa Barbara Ecological and Edible Garden Project.
Anselmo Villanueva selected as SBCC Executive Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
SBCC Vocational Nursing program ranked in Top 10 in western U.S.
Introducing Cosmovisión Indígena
SBCC's Atkinson Gallery, in conjunction with the SBCC Foundation, invites everyone interested in art and science — past and present — to a conversation with the creative team behind its upcoming project and exhibition, “Cosmovisión Indígena: The Intersection of Indigenous Knowledge and Contemporary Art.”