Hate Crimes at Santa Monica College Increase 250% Since 2023
The City of Santa Monica joined Los Angeles County in United Against Hate Week activities, yet Santa Monica College hasn’t participated, despite having a growing hate crime issue on campus.
Santa Monica College holds annual College Fair on main campus.
Dozens of schools came to SMC’s College Fair to provide resources and answer questions students had about transferring.
Kamala Harris Surprises Angelenos at Rally for Xavier Becerra
Kamala Harris makes surprise appearance at Los Angeles rally in support of gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra.
Candace Jones appointed new superintendent-president of SMC
SMC announces the appointment of Candace Jones to replace retiring superintendent-president Kathryn Jeffery starting in 2027.
SMC Brings Barbering Program Behind Bars
Santa Monica College launches the first college-certified barber program for incarcerated juveniles.
The Not-So-Great California Shakeout Earthquake Drill
The Great California ShakeOut Earthquake Drill at Santa Monica College uncovered the need for clear, concise earthquake safety instructions for SMC students, which was not provided by the evacuation drill according to students.
No Kings midterms rally
No Kings: get-out-the-vote rally draws smaller-than-usual crowds in front of City Hall.
SMCPD Details its Military Weapons Stockpiles
SMCPD releases annual Assembly Bill 481 report detailing military-grade weapons disclosures and use policy.
Changes to Giving Thanks(giving) approved for 10th anniversary
Associated Students approves funding for revamped Giving Thanks(giving) 10-year anniversary.
SMC Announces Careers for Good Conference
The first Careers for Good Conference is coming to the Santa Monica College Center for Media and Design.
Road to recovery at The Longest Table in the Palisades
Palisades community gathers for second annual Longest Table potluck on Pampas Ricas Boulevard.
SMC’s STEM Brilliance on Display
STEM students and faculty demonstrate their knowledge through projects for donors.
SMC meets new superintendent candidate
SMC hosts a forum introducing Candace Jones, the sole candidate advanced by the hiring committee for the superintendent position.
What A Dumpster Fire!
Santa Monica College Police Department says lit cigarette set dumpster ablaze outside of Pico Village classrooms on main campus.
Waves of flags, Pepperdine remembers 9/11
Pepperdine University’s annual flag memorial honors the dead from 9/11.
From Caring for Others as an ICU Nurse to Rebuilding Her Own Life
After decades spent caring for patients and students, SMC nursing professor Bonnie Flores is rebuilding after losing her Malibu home in the 2025 fires.
SMC passes new annual budget, ‘We have stemmed the bleeding for a year’
SMC board of trustees nearly closes college’s deficit with 2026-2027 budget, but school officials say more cuts are needed.
SMC art professor finds strength in community after losing her home
SMC art professor Terri Bromberg charts a path forward with support from colleagues and students after losing her home and art in the Palisades fire.
SMC Women’s Soccer Gets Funding Assist From Santa Monica City Council
Santa Monica College women’s soccer program's $9,000 funding gap was closed by the Santa Monica City Council before the start of their 2026-27 season.
NOMA debuts new designs for destroyed Altadena school at SMC
Santa Monica College hosts annual architecture boot camp for minority students, displaying plans to rebuild Altadena after 2025 fires.