College of the Desert Foundation couldn't have asked for better role models or benefactors. Both Wayne and Maureen Johnson started their higher education in the California Community College system before going on to complete their degrees at four-year universities.

College of the Desert Foundation and the Office of Financial Aid are hosting a Scholarship Reception, February 11, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Cravens Student Services Center. 

Thank you  Mary Silver for hosting her “Come and get acquainted with the Jewel of the Desert – College of the Desert” event this past January 17, 2013.

The 2012 Chili cook-off raised more than $60,000 for scholarships and student support services through COD Foundation.

This year's President's Circle and Business council Recognition was a beautiful evening hosted by Jim Carona and Chip Tom at Heather James Fine Art. The event was catered by Lulu’s California Bistro with music provided by the College of the Desert Jazz Septet. Members enjoyed amazing art as well as meeting COD's new President Dr. Joel L. Kinnamon. 

College of the Desert Foundation is proud to have a community partner in the Rotary Club of Coachella East. The club's community service focus is helping improve literacy and education advancement in the eastern Coachella Valley.

College of the Desert Foundation welcomes Windermere Real Estate Southern California into our family of businesses making a difference in higher education by setting up a scholarship fund for COD student success.

Mr.& Mrs. Hal Gershowitz, passionate champions of College of the Desert, opened their beautiful home at BIGHORN Golf Club, on March 13 in support of President’s Circle and the College.

A deluxe cruise with proceeds going to College of the Desert, Rancho Mirage Public Library and the Virginia Waring International Piano Competition is being planned by a group of local philanthropists.

For me, College of the Desert is high on the list, providing outstanding opportunities for Coachella Valley residents to study for that dream career and then move into the local workforce. 

Starting June 1, College of the Desert Foundation supporters will be able to gain access to a very special group of tickets to Barry Manilow's GIFT OF LOVE concerts at the McCallum Theatre.

College of the Desert Foundation is proud to feature Barry Manilow as our Donor of the month. Without doubt, Barry is one of the valley’s most beloved artists, supporters and philanthropists.

We are proud to welcome 25 new members to the President's Circle. Our members invest their ideas, talents, creativity and expertise for the benefit of the college and community. We hope you'll consider joining President's Circle too. 

Patrick and Edeltraud McCarthy are two of the “quietest” benefactors in our desert community. All who know them are truly overwhelmed with their involvement...

The singer who writes the songs that “make the whole world sing” has Stepped Up For COD to establish the Barry Manilow Scholarship at College of the Desert Foundation and expand access to arts, education and music for local students at COD.

Thanks to donors like you, College of the Desert's Culinary Program along with its aspiring student chefs helped make one of El Paseo's Fashion Week 2012 events a big success.

Rick and I are part-time desert residents and full-time supporters of College of the Desert. We are proud to support COD and lead the membership campaign for the COD Foundation.

Mark Nickerson is the Managing Partner of Prime Time International. Based in the Coachella Valley since 1997 (with roots dating to 1987), the company is the largest year-round grower, packer and shipper of multi-colored peppers in the United States