If you watched the student video above, you can understand how life-changing experiential trips are to COD students. If you didn't watch the video, please do that now by clicking above. As we wrap up another year, we invite you to share in the spirit of giving by...
Your Gift. Your Team. Your Impact. Five College of the Desert leadership teams are going head-to-head to see who can inspire the most support for our students! Every donation helps provide scholarships, emergency assistance, and life-changing programs that keep...
Tell Your Story. Shape Your Future. The College of the Desert Foundation is proud to launch the Student Essay Scholarship Contest, an opportunity for COD students to share how their educational journey has shaped their lives — and how College of the Desert is helping...
How to Maximize Your 2025 Gift If you care about supporting College of the Desert students, now may be the perfect time to think strategically about your philanthropy. Upcoming changes to federal tax law could affect how charitable deductions work starting in 2026....
College of the Desert Foundation invites you to an unforgettable evening celebrating community, philanthropy, and student success at Stepping Out for COD 2026: Citizens of Distinction Gala. Join us on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 5–9 p.m. at the Cahuilla Ballroom,...
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...
The College of the Desert Board of Trustees has selected Val Martinez Garcia as the college’s ninth Superintendent/President, following a majority vote in favor of his appointment during a special Board meeting on May 14. Mr. Martinez Garcia has served in key...
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...
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...
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If you watched the student video above, you can understand how life-changing experiential trips are to COD students....
Your Gift. Your Team. Your Impact. Five College of the Desert leadership teams are going head-to-head to see who can...
Tell Your Story. Shape Your Future. The College of the Desert Foundation is proud to launch the Student Essay...
Your gift helps students achieve their dreams and build brighter futures. Make a donation to the College of the Desert Foundation today.
If you watched the student video above, you can understand how life-changing experiential trips are to COD students. If you didn't watch the video, please do that now by clicking above. As we wrap up another year, we invite you to share in the spirit of giving by...
Your Gift. Your Team. Your Impact. Five College of the Desert leadership teams are going head-to-head to see who can inspire the most support for our students! Every donation helps provide scholarships, emergency assistance, and life-changing programs that keep...
Tell Your Story. Shape Your Future. The College of the Desert Foundation is proud to launch the Student Essay Scholarship Contest, an opportunity for COD students to share how their educational journey has shaped their lives — and how College of the Desert is helping...
