Mt. San Jacinto College kicks off spring semester with more students

SAN JACINTO – Mt. San Jacinto College welcomed more than 15,000 new and returning students as the spring 2023 semester began this week. Reporting an enrollment of 15,055 students as of Jan. 19, MSJC’s enrollment tops the spring 2022 headcount of 13,412 students.

Jeremy Brown, D.M.A., vice president of instruction, said he was pleased to see the increase in enrollments.

“It’s great to see students returning to MSJC,” Brown said. “The increase in enrollments over last spring is a testament to the hard work our teams have done to deliver classes in modalities, locations and times that best met the students’ needs and preferences. Seeing students on campus again is definitely a welcome sight after the past couple of years. We look forward to supporting all of our students in their coursework, to graduation and onward to pursue their transfer and career goals.”

MSJC offers courses in various formats, face-to-face, online and hybrid, with a goal of supporting every student. College representatives are on campus the first week of the term at welcome booths assisting new and returning students by answering questions and providing guidance and directions to navigate campus.

“Excitement” is a common theme amongst students, according to the college.

First time college student

Elizabeth Cazares stopped by the welcome booth on the San Jacinto Campus. She is enrolled in an English as a Second Language course through the adult education program.

“Today is my first day, and I’m really excited to be here on campus,” Cazares said.

On the Menifee Valley Campus, Charles Weaver, computer science student, said, “I‘m excited to start my very first semester at MSJC and am hoping to get involved with the Student Government Association this spring.”

MSJC student Joshua Lake took the time to meet with representatives on the Temecula Valley Campus. He said he wanted “to learn more about all the different employment programs MSJC has to offer.”

It’s not too late to enroll, classes in many subjects and formats are available. Visit http://MSJC.edu for more information.

Submitted by Mt. San Jacinto College.

Mediacom announces extended deadline for World Class Scholarship Applications

MENIFEE – Mediacom Communications is extending the application deadline for its scholarship program, Mediacom World Class Scholars. In its 22nd consecutive year, the program will award $1,000 World Class Scholarships to 60 high school seniors planning to obtain further education.

Scholarship applications must be submitted by Tuesday, Feb. 28. The deadline was extended from an earlier date and high school seniors are encouraged to apply. Mediacom’s World Class Scholarship applications are available at http://

Three locals among Omicron Delta Kappa new members

mediacomworldclass.com.

Applicants do not have to be Mediacom customers but must live in areas where Mediacom’s fiber-rich broadband network delivers gigabit-speed internet service. Recipients will be selected from the 22 states where Mediacom’s residential customers reside. A complete list of communities in Mediacom service areas is included with the online application.

Inquiries may be sent to scholarship@ mediacomcc.com

Submitted by Mediacom Communications.

LEXINGTON, Va. – Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, welcomed 646 new initiates from 23 universities during December 2022.

New initiates include Arizona State University students Cynthia Brewer of Murrieta, Roxanne Briskey of Winchester and Jasmine Metz of Sun City.

Students initiated into the society must be sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate/ professional students in the top 35% of their class, demonstrate leadership experience in at least one of the five pillars and embrace the ODK ideals. Fewer than 5% of students on a campus are invited to join each year.

Omicron Delta Kappa Society, the National

Leadership Honor Society, was founded in Lexington, Virginia, Dec. 3, 1914. A group of 15 students and faculty members established the society to recognize and encourage leadership at the collegiate level. The founders established the ODK Idea-the concept that individuals representing all phases of collegiate life should collaborate with faculty and others to support the campus and community. ODK’s mission is to honor and develop leaders; encourage collaboration among students, faculty, staff and alumni and promote ODK’s leadership values of collaboration, inclusivity, integrity, scholarship and service on college and university campuses throughout North America.

Submitted by Omicron Delta Kappa.