Noteworthy 2025, Vol. 9 — October
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
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
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
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”
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
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
Vol. 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
Santa 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
Noteworthy, 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
Altered 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
SFCC’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
Drew 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 […]
DezBaa’ to SFCC Grads: ‘Practice self-care’
Actor, writer and independent film producer DezBaa’ emphasized the importance of self-care in her passionate keynote address at the Spring 2025 Commencement, which culminated the college’s 40th anniversary. Overcoming a lesson “to play it small” After warmly welcoming the graduating class, DezBaa’ reflected on her early desire to leave New […]
Celebrating Student Success and Opportunity
NMHED Cabinet Secretary Rodriguez addresses HSE gradsSFCC celebrated 38 graduates of its Adult Education ACE program during the High School Equivalency (HSE) graduationceremony on Tuesday, May 20. New Mexico Higher Education Department Cabinet Secretary Stephanie Rodriguez delivered the keynote address. Read More… Pre-Apprenticeship ContractsPresident Rowley spoke at a May 15 statewide […]
Forging futures: SFCC welding students in demand
Six SFCC welding students under the age of 25 landed high-paying jobs last year—each earning more than the national median annual salary for welders, according to Geneva “Cookie” Look, Academic Director for Building and Construction Trades. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers earn […]
