Local News Featured San Mateo community college district breaks ground on student housing development By Ana Mata, Daily Journal staff Updated Apr 29, 2026 The community college district has broken ground on its student housing development at College of San Mateo, with educators and community lead…
Local News Featured Creating education path for incarcerated youth: Project Change program led in partnership by community college district, San Mateo County Probation Department and office of education By Ana Mata, Daily Journal staff Apr 4, 2026 A program through the San Mateo County Community College District is leading students affected by the juvenile justice system into higher educ…
Guest Perspectives The promise of free community college By Alex Melendrez Nov 22, 2022 What was your GPA in high school? Mine was 2.9.
Local News Featured State education funding expected to decline By John Fensterwald EdSource Nov 21, 2022 After years of record-high education funding, California is now projecting a $2.6 billion deficit for schools and community colleges starting …
State Featured State’s community colleges, despite progress, won’t reach Newsom’s goals By Mikhail Zinshteyn CalMatters Oct 17, 2022 In 2017, barely a half-year into his tenure as chancellor of the country’s largest system of higher education, Eloy Ortiz Oakley threw down th…
Local News Featured Newsom signs bill to allow San Mateo County residents attend community college for free Daily Journal staff report Oct 1, 2022 A bill to allow all San Mateo County residents to attend community college here for free was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
+2 Local News Featured San Mateo County students rally for free community college Sierra Lopez Daily Journal staff Sep 23, 2022 Students and local officials gathered at Cañada College Thursday to rally in support of Senate Bill 893, a measure currently awaiting Gov. Gav…
Local News San Mateo County Community College District is set to waive fees Sierra Lopez Daily Journal staff Aug 27, 2022 Courses at San Mateo County’s three community colleges may soon become free for thousands of local students, reducing barriers to higher educa…
Local News College of San Mateo president named to Aspen Institute’s New Presidents Fellowship Updated Apr 13, 2025 The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program announced Dr. Jennifer Taylor-Mendoza, president at College of San Mateo, is one of 26 leaders …
Guest Perspectives Lawmakers close in on free college for thousands By John Pimentel Aug 8, 2022 Sacramento lawmakers have the ability to make community college free for thousands of San Mateo County students. State Sen. Josh Becker, D-San…
