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From Needs to Degrees

From Needs to Degrees

by College of the Desert Foundation | Mar 20, 2024 | Philanthropy in Action

COD Foundation’s Transformative Role Through the Fund for Student Success I am personally thrilled by our growing number of dedicated community partners who believe in the potential of our College of the Desert (COD) students – and actively involve themselves in...
COD Launches New $5 Textbook Rental Program

COD Launches New $5 Textbook Rental Program

by College of the Desert Foundation | Mar 6, 2024 | Philanthropy in Action

Few people outside of students and their parents may realize that one textbook can cost up to $950. Particularly for students in the STEM programs, required textbooks demand high price tags. The sometimes prohibitively steep cost of these essential learning tools...
Breaking Down Transportation Barriers Helps Students Reach Campus Classes

Breaking Down Transportation Barriers Helps Students Reach Campus Classes

by College of the Desert Foundation | Feb 21, 2024 | Philanthropy in Action

College of the Desert is always working toward new means of servicing educational access for all students. In response to student transportation issues, COD launched the new Roadrunner Express in January 2024. This first-of-its-kind initiative provides a...
Shaping Tomorrow’s Media Leaders

Shaping Tomorrow’s Media Leaders

by College of the Desert Foundation | Feb 7, 2024 | Philanthropy in Action

KESQ, News Channel 3 and the COD Foundation have been allied partners for years. Providing an immersive experience for student interns, they learn the behind-the-scenes of media companies, the back end of production, technical camera skills and creative and news...
Derick Matthew Talay – Leading By Example

Derick Matthew Talay – Leading By Example

by College of the Desert Foundation | Jan 30, 2024 | Philanthropy in Action

At the age of 15, Derick Matthew Talay and his mother immigrated from the Philippines with hopes of achieving the American dream and pursuing higher education. Derick’s enrollment at COD was a major turning point in his life. As an EDGE/plEDGE student, he received...
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