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Breaking New Ground: COD’s Palm Springs Campus Revolutionizes Education & Hospitality

Breaking New Ground: COD’s Palm Springs Campus Revolutionizes Education & Hospitality

by College of the Desert Foundation | Dec 27, 2023 | Philanthropy in Action

The long-awaited groundbreaking for COD’s Palm Springs Campus is set to take place in 2024, marking the end of nearly two decades of anticipation. This milestone is accompanied by a visionary plan aimed at revolutionizing education and meeting the increasingly complex...
COD’s Innovative Approach to Nursing Education

COD’s Innovative Approach to Nursing Education

by College of the Desert Foundation | Dec 13, 2023 | Philanthropy in Action

The Coachella Valley is renowned for its impressive healthcare facilities. However, with recent healthcare shortages, community leaders have joined forces to support the future scope of healthcare professionals. Over the past 56 years, COD has been a key player,...
Christina Taboada Rediscovering One’s Purpose at COD

Christina Taboada Rediscovering One’s Purpose at COD

by College of the Desert Foundation | Nov 29, 2023 | Philanthropy in Action

Christina Taboada’s return to COD for the third time became a pivotal chapter in her life, bringing newfound purpose. She first attended COD to get her associate degree in Business Administration, then transferred to California State University, San Bernardino to earn...
NASA’s M-Star Grants COD $900,000 for Mars Exploration Research

NASA’s M-Star Grants COD $900,000 for Mars Exploration Research

by College of the Desert Foundation | Nov 15, 2023 | Philanthropy in Action

Collaborative Partner Exquadrum Furthers Learning and Resource Opportunities The future of space exploration continues to reach astronomical new heights at College of the Desert with the recent announcement of a landmark $900,000 grant from NASA. The M-Star Grant...
Grecia Paola Siono Gutierrez From COD to Blue Origin

Grecia Paola Siono Gutierrez From COD to Blue Origin

by College of the Desert Foundation | Nov 1, 2023 | Philanthropy in Action

Over the past two years, an extraordinary journey has been unfolding for Grecia Paola Siono Gutierrez. She relentlessly pursued her dream of going to school in the U.S. to study engineering with her sights set on eventually working for NASA. These goals were achieved...
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