SFCC Alum Recognized for Academic Excellence at UNM Santa Fe Community College alum Ian Widrick-Martinez is being recognized by the University of New Mexico as one of its Fall 2025 Inspiring Graduates — a distinction that highlights students whose academic journeys reflect perseverance, purpose, and impact. Before earning recognition at […]
Lasting Impact, Leadership, and Lifelong Learning at SFCC
PostedFrom making fries to saving lives: SFCC student finds his purpose in Human Services
PostedTom Vimont, a 64-year-old SFCC student pursuing academic credentials in Human Services, said he realized about three years ago that he wanted a career where he could help other people. He had worked for decades in the restaurant business. “I was really good in my work in the restaurant business […]
Dual Credit CEA Student Recognized for Excellence at National NSF Conference
PostedNew Mexico School for the Deaf (NMSD) dual credit student Kane Wilding, who represented SFCC at the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education (NSF-ATE) Principal Investigators Conference in Washington, D.C. was recognized for excellence for his poster presentation. Wilding was accompanied by SFCC mentors Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Academic Director […]
Noteworthy 2025, Vol. 9 — October
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New 5×5 Gallery Opens at SFCC with Student ExhibitionSFCC’s Photography Program has launched the 5×5 Gallery, a new student-run exhibition space in the Fine Arts Center (Room 702) designed to give photography students real-world experience curating and presenting their work. The gallery’s debut show, Cirque du Celestia by student artist […]
SFCC celebrated groundbreaking for new Film & Television Backlot
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Leaders from education, government, and the film industry came together on Tuesday morning, October 21, to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Santa Fe Community College Film & Television Backlot, a new hands-on training facility to be located east of the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center on SFCC’s campus. Speakers […]
Celebrating Student Parents and Faculty Achievements
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SFCC Celebrates National Student Parent Month September is National Student Parent Month, and SFCC proudly recognizes the 25% of undergraduate students who are also raising children. Many are first-generation students, balancing school and family while paving the way for future generations. SFCC supports student parents through family-friendly campus spaces, the […]
SFCC boosts career readiness with free fall bootcamps
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Santa Fe Community College is expanding access to high-quality, hands-on training this fall with two free bootcamps designed to support New Mexico’s growing workforce needs. These short-term programs offer practical experience, valuable industry certifications, and clear entry points into high-demand careers. Through partnerships and grant funding, SFCC continues to remove […]
Celebrating 20 Years of the “Santa Fe Literary Review”
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On Thursday, October 23, Santa Fe Community College will mark a special milestone: the 20th anniversary issue of the Santa Fe Literary Review (SFLR). The celebration begins at 5 p.m. with a reception in the Visual Arts Gallery of the Fine Arts Center, followed by readings at 5:30 p.m. All […]
Business students on the fast track
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SFCC students are eager to quickly prepare for a better paying job, advance in the workplace or start a new business venture. SFCC’s Business Administration program helps them build the skills and knowledge to gain a competitive edge. A Certificate in Business Administration can be completed in just 16 weeks, […]
Inside SFCC • Noteworthy
PostedVol. 7, 2025 WalletHub ranks SFCC #1 in NM, #7 in the nation Santa Fe Community College was rated as the top community college in New Mexico, placing seventh nationally in WalletHub’s 2025 rankings, and first in New Mexico. New Mexico was ranked second in the best community college systems. […]
Discover creativity and connection at SFCC and IAIA open house events on September 18
PostedSanta Fe Community College (SFCC) and the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) are gearing up for the fourth annual joint open house extravaganza on September 18. The SFCC Open House kicks off the day with events from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The IAIA Open House ramps up the […]
Community Engagement Highlights
PostedNoteworthy, Vol. 6, 2025 Department of Labor Secretary tour As part of her America at Work tour, U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer visited SFCC on June 24 to explore programs in trades and workforce development. The tour spotlighted the college’s hands-on training and its impact on regional economic growth. […]
From Confusion to Clarity: Helping students develop information literacy skills
PostedAltered fake images fill students’ social media feeds. News stories often seem to present conflicting information. Some students struggle to distinguish the difference between a news story and an opinion column. For some new college students even walking into the SFCC library with stacks of books, magazines and periodicals to […]
Student artists shine on and off campus
PostedSFCC’s 2025 Student Art Exhibition opened with a reception on May 15. The winners for the Student Art Exhibition were announced during the opening. To add to this year’s excitement (Santa Fe New Mexican) Pasatiempo reporter Brian Sandford handed out the awards after Dean James (Jim) Wysong announced the winners. The exhibition […]
EMSI students gain experience with the latest technology
PostedDrew Congdon, Emergency Medical Services Institute (EMSI) director, recalls many heart-pounding seconds when he’s had to make critical decisions in emergency situations. As a paramedic, he’s worked in helicopters, perilous back-country rescue situations, and ambulances – quickly assessing, stabilizing and transporting patients to ensure the best outcome possible. SFCC’s EMSI […]
