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...

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...

In 2023, COD marked significant progress in its capital projects, aligning with the institution’s commitment to preparing students for the job markets of today and tomorrow. The culmination of these efforts is evident in the successful establishment of the 18,000 sf...

Construction of College of the Desert’s new Roadrunner Motors is on track to begin in the summer of 2024, with the first classes scheduled to start in early 2026, marking a new era for the Roadrunner Automotive program. The cutting-edge facility is a testament to...

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...

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’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...

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...

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...