Messages from the Superintendent/President

The senseless shooting on Saturday during the Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park, CA has left us devastated. The Lunar New Year is a holiday that represents so much to the communities we support and serve. The day is meant to be filled with hope, positivity, and is designed to bring family, friends, and communities together. This tragedy hits close to home, as we were shocked to learn the suspect was from Hemet. We mourn alongside our APIDA students, faculty, staff, and community and we ask you to join us in keeping the victims, their families and community in our thoughts.

The Spring semester is an especially exciting time. There are many activities through our Student Government Association, Club Rush and plenty of athletic and performing arts events.

Twenty-one people - 19 of them children - were murdered yesterday. Their promising lives ended by a gunman who barged into their school and opened fire. Three other children are in critical condition. We pray for their recovery. We pray for those who were senselessly murdered.

As the invasion of Ukraine continues, we at Mt. San Jacinto College send our support for those fighting to preserve freedom, democracy, and sovereignty in their country.

The start of the Fall 2021 semester at MSJC is less than a week away and we are excited to see you again, whether you are coming onto one of our Mt. San Jacinto College campuses or joining us online.