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Shaping Tomorrow’s Media Leaders

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 writing under a team of industry professionals. Interns also have the opportunity to work with KESQ’s sister stations, such as CBS Local 2, FOX 11, CW5 and Telemundo 15.

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Winter Newsletter 2026

Winter Newsletter 2026

Our Winter 2026 Newsletter is here! Inside, you’ll find stories of generosity in action, updates on initiatives like plEDGE for All, highlights from recent Foundation events, and the meaningful impact your support is making for College of the Desert students across...

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Tiny Home Naming Opportunity Coming Soon!

Tiny Home Naming Opportunity Coming Soon!

The College of the Desert Foundation will soon offer a unique naming opportunity for the beloved, student-designed and built, approximately 225 sq. ft. Tiny Home. The Tiny House on Wheels started out as a classroom competition between College of the Desert first-year...

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Give the Gift of Experience

Give the Gift of Experience

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...

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