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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
by College of the Desert Foundation | Jan 24, 2024 | Philanthropy in Action
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...
