Santa Monica College among nearly 9,000 institutions affected by the May 7 Canvas cyberattack, leaving students and faculty locked out of the site for hours.

The Pete and Susan Barrett Art Gallery at SMC, in conjunction with the ongoing exhibition “Concrete Hope  | Esperanza Concreta”, hosts the first of a two-part series of artist-on-artist discussions.

Corsairs swimmers and divers embraced the emotional highs and lows of the 3C2A State Championship, proving that growth and grit matter as much as medals.

Curated by Erika Hirugami, the exhibition highlights Latinx identity, joy, and complexity through nearly 40 photographers and lens-based artists, closing with a final reception on May 9.

As Santa Monica College’s Morrison Track and Corsair Field underwent major renovations, athletes and coaches got creative with training across the city and stayed competitive despite limited access to practice facilities.

Student Organizations Gathered on the SMC Quad for Club Awareness

SMC, alongside 31 other higher learning institutions, received a Black-Serving Institution designation from California’s Governing Board for Black-Serving Institutions.

Led by standout diving performances and strong relay squads, SMC swimming and diving turns a home meet into a preview of conference and state potential.

Santa Monica College’s women’s basketball team faced a shaky 2025-26 season, marked by short-staffed rosters and multiple injuries that forced the team to make an early departure before the season’s endgame.

Santa Monica College closed its campus during business hours on March 17 for Spring Professional Development Day, a scheduled training day.

Despite wins from captains, Santa Monica College’s women’s tennis team dropped a tightly contested Western State Conference match to Ventura College, 3–6, at home.

The SMC Photography Department opened a two-week exhibition in the Photography Gallery in Drescher Hall to celebrate the life and work of longtime photography professor, Blue Fier. His four decades of creative exploration and 25 years of teaching continue to shape the department he helped define.

The SMC Corsairs women's volleyball team had a perfect match against San Diego City College.

SMC’s Opera Theatre and Symphony Orchestra close the spring semester with “The Marriage of Figaro” by Mozart.

From racing pigs to exotic fruits to blacksmithing demos, the Los Angeles County Fair is bursting with imagination this year under its “Art Unleashed” theme.

William Selby, a retired Santa Monica College geography professor, urges a shift in public values to tackle climate change and reconnect with nature.

The Corsairs were defeated in singles and doubles matchups in the semifinals at the Western State Conference Tennis Championship, but earned a spot in the CCCAA State Championships at The Ojai later in April.

The Santa Monica College women’s tennis team defeated Ventura College 6-3, keeping their playoff hopes alive despite controversy and competition.

The Corsairs’ Women’s Tennis team faced a tough 3-6 loss against the Santa Barbara Community College’s Vaqueros as injuries to key players hindered their performance in singles after a strong doubles start.

Superintendent and president Dr. Kathryn Jeffery presented both long-term and short-term plans to combat budget issues at Santa Monica College, including cuts to faculty, in an email on Feb. 11. SMC staff are questioning why faculty is the target.