*|DATE:F j, Y|*
Today’s newsletter is presented by Mario’s De La Mesa Restaurant.
Good morning, San Diego.
Today I’ve written a story spotlighting long-running San Diego Community College District board member and sometimes president, Maria Nieto Senour. The educator’s extraordinary career within the district (and on other boards) has spanned decades. She has left her indelible mark on SDCCD — and throughout San Diego.
She’s a direct refutation of the common mindset that boards don’t get anything done, or that just one person can’t make a difference in the world around them.
Accessible higher education is a topic that is near and dear to my heart; I was a community college student for many years in San Diego before I transferred to UCSD. I started my radio and journalism career at KSDS — Jazz88 — on the San Diego City College campus. It was a place of many beginnings for me, and without City College and SDCCD in general, I wouldn’t be the person I am today.
But I’m not unique. My story is just one of the countless lives utterly transformed for the better by the presence of community colleges. Nothing transcends social class faster than education, and nothing makes higher education more accessible in this country, particularly today, than the particular institution of community colleges.
When you have people who truly believe in the power of education running these types of institutions, incredible things can happen. Read on to find out more.
Thoughts? Opinions? Let us know what you think by emailing news@timesofsandiego.com.
Today’s top story
After decades, a San Diego community college stalwart is still going strong
By Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego
More than three decades ago, Dr. Maria Nieto Senour was the first Latina elected to a citywide school or college board office in San Diego.
Times of San Diego thanks our corporate sponsors. Find out more about sponsorships and advertising opportunities here.
6 stories to start your day
Times of San Diego thanks our corporate sponsors. Find out more about sponsorships and advertising opportunities here.
Today’s opinion column
Opinion: 4th and Orange bottleneck in Coronado needs a roundabout
A critical traffic bottleneck in Coronado needs to be improved for the sanity of residents, Naval personnel and tourists alike.
Love this newsletter?
Show us with your donation.
Thank you for reading our morning update. Our nonprofit news team works hard to bring you essential news on local government, business, education, public safety and community affairs in San Diego County. But journalism is expensive, and we need your help. Thank you for your support.
Forwarded this email? Subscribe here to receive Morning Update.
Have a news tip? Email us at news@timesofsandiego.com.