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

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...

Heeding the Call for Care: COD’s New Paramedics Training Initiative Poised to Save Lives

by College of the Desert Foundation | Oct 18, 2023 | Philanthropy in Action

A vital need for paramedics across the state of California has affected the treatment that patients receive when they suddenly find themselves thrust into the most dire of situations. With the workforce suffering from a serious shortage of qualified medic leaders,...

COD Foundation’s Great Alumni Hunt Awards $15,000 in Scholarships

by College of the Desert Foundation | Oct 4, 2023 | Philanthropy in Action

When the COD Foundation announced The Great Alumni Hunt last fall, 20 students competed to win valuable scholarships. Neither these students nor the Foundation expected the passionate sponsors, who believe in COD’s contributions to the community, to step up and award...

Empowering Students to Thrive

by College of the Desert Foundation | Aug 23, 2023 | Philanthropy in Action

When we fund College of the Desert students’ basic needs, we empower them to overcome obstacles and pursue their dreams. By investing in their education and well-being, we are not only transforming individual lives but also enriching our communities and creating a...