Vanderbilt University Recognizes CSUSB Palm Desert Nursing Instructor

Diane Vines received the Alma Gault Award for Public Service from Vanderbilt University, her alma mater.

College Of The Desert's Nursing Program Earns Important Accreditation

The accreditation enables COD nursing graduates to work in federal facilities, such as the U.S. Department of VA and U.S. Armed Forces.

Indio Teacher Survives Deadliest US Shooting, Wins Educator Award

Alexis Arias's story is an inspiration to all.

New Program Honors Top High School Seniors Across Coachella Valley

With this new event, Greater Coachella Valley Student of the Month is recognizing top seniors in all three desert-area districts.

Top USDA Official Stopping By COD In Palm Desert To Talk Ag Jobs

USDA Foreign Agriculture Service Administrator Daniel B. Whitley will hold an informal on-campus discussion at 2 p.m. Dec. 6.

Cathedral City High School Battling In Esports Tournament

Final matches of the Fall/Winter Ultimate Crew Battle Tournament take place Dec. 9 as part of the Riverside County Esports Community Expo.

COD's Palm Desert, Indio Campuses Hosting Family Nights

Family Night events allow incoming students to learn more about College of the Desert classes and programs, as well as financial aid.

CSUSB Palm Desert Campus Receives Grant For 'Street Medicine' Program

The nursing program assists vulnerable Coachella Valley community members.

Sages And Seekers Program Launches At CSUSB Palm Desert

The Sages and Seekers Program pairs experienced seniors, the "Sages," with young adults, the "Seekers."

COD Earns Props For Championing Equity Among Black, Latinx Students

The college's academic programs are helping to close persistent gaps, according to officials.

NASA Grants $900K To College Of The Desert For Mars Research

COD is one of only two community colleges in the nation to receive the prestigious "M-Star Grant Award."

9 Indio Middle Schoolers Released From Hospital After Mystery Illness

Nine students were hospitalized Thursday after their reaction to something they consumed.

9 Indio Middle School Students Sickened From 'Unknown Substance'

The students were all taken to a hospital with upset stomachs and their condition wasn't believed to be life-threatening, an official said.

Harpo Marx's Son Participating In CSUSB Palm Desert Campus Fundraiser

The holiday fundraiser titled “The Gift of Love and Laughter” features Bill Marx and Cash Baxter.

UC Riverside Hosting Open House In Palm Desert

All local high school students, parents, teachers, counselors, and others are invited to the free event at the UCR Palm Desert Center.

2023-24 Rogers Scholars Named At CSUSB’s Palm Desert Campus

The Mary Stuart Rogers Scholarship is merit-based and only awarded to the campus's top students.

CSU Students Rally Against Proposed Tuition Hikes

Officials said 60% of CSU students would not be affected because their tuition is fully covered by grants or waivers.

CSUSB Palm Desert Nursing Instructor Honored By City

Besides teaching multiple nursing courses at the campus, Diane Vines is also the director of the school's Nursing Street Medicine program.

Traffic Delays Plague Palm Springs USD Drop Offs, Carpooling Suggested

Palm Springs Unified School District parents leaned on Waze and Google Maps to find their way around closed roads and city cleanup workers.

CSUSB's Palm Desert Campus Hosting Convocation To Welcome Students

The 10th annual ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Indian Wells Theater, 37500 Cook St., and will be livestreamed.

Back To School In Palm Desert: 2023-24 School Calendar

Palm Desert's Desert Sands Unified School District families prepare for the first day of school coming up, August 15.

College Of The Desert Taps New Interim Superintendent/President

Laura Hope was selected following the resignation of current Superintendent/President Martha Garcia, Ed.D.

Teen Threatened To Shoot Students At Cathedral City High School: Cops

The 16-year-old was arrested Friday for "making terrorist threats against the school," according to Sgt. Nate Hanley.

2 Cathedral City Students Get Streets Named After Them

Priscila Marquez of Cathedral City High School and Landon Kuykendall's of Mt. San Jacinto High School were honored Thursday.

Dean Of CSUSB's Palm Desert Campus Announces Retirement

Jake Zhu will depart June 30.

CSUSB Palm Desert Campus Class Interrupted For Emotional Presentation

A communication studies lecturer was presented an award Tuesday through a surprise declaration for her exceptional instruction and more.

Desert Community College District Seeks Trustee For Vacant Area 3 Seat

The appointed representative will serve until the next regularly scheduled election for governing board members, which is November 5, 2024.

Pottery Artist Workshop Opens At College Of The Desert

Does pottery intrigue you? Head to the College of the Desert for a free discussion and pottery workshop with famed artist Virgil Ortiz.

Coachella Valley Spelling Bee Spellers Return To In-Person RivCo Event

A total of 27 spellers from across RivCo head to the live stage Thursday to compete for their spot in the 2023 Annual Scripps National Bee.

Coachella Valley Students Competing In Riverside County Spelling Bee

A total of 27 students from charter schools, private schools and school districts across RivCo will compete for a spot in the National Bee.

School Shooting Prevention Seminar Being Held At CSUSB Palm Desert

The event will showcase a self-assessment approach used by the FBI and other organizations for preventing campus shootings.

2 Desert Schools Lock Down During Weapons' Investigations

A report of a student with a knife turned out to be false at Coachella Valley HS. Desert Springs MS experienced a similar incident Tuesday.

CSUSB's Palm Desert Campus Hosts Hospitality Management Program

The New York, New York themed event afforded students the chance to learn and celebrate their accomplishments in a gala setting.

Weekend 'New York, New York' Gala To Benefit CSUSB Palm Desert Program

Students helped plan the large-scale event and the funds raised will benefit their education, study-abroad opportunities and marketing.

Data Breach At College Of The Desert Made Public

Approximately 800 people may have had personal data accessed during last summer's malware attack, campus officials announced Wednesday.

Coachella Valley High Schools Mock Trial Participants Win Awards: 2023

Out of 400 students from 20 area high schools, Murrieta Valley High School Mock Trial team is competing with the best in 2023.

College Of The Desert To Offer 3 New Hospitality Management Classes

The college's hospitality management program began in 2020 with just two courses— but is quickly growing.

Desert Sands USD Student Test Scores Fall, New State Data Show

The decline is blamed on the COVID-19 pandemic that shuttered California schools.

Students, Staff Leave Their Mark In College Of The Desert Expansion

A new $73.8 million building is under construction at the College of the Desert's Indio campus, covered by funding from Measure CC.

Rep. Ruiz Calls For Coachella Valley Military Academy Applicants

Coachella Valley students interested in applying for a military academy nomination have until Oct. 21. Here's what you need to know.