The start of fall classes marked the beginning of the 99th academic year at Samuel Merritt College (SMC). Though typical for the first week, students crowded advising offices to find ways to juggle class schedules and engineer attempts to enter crowded classes. According to Scot Foster, Ph.D., Academic Vice President and Provost, applications for virtually all of our academic programs are at a historic high. read more »

New Faculty Learn What it takes to Teach at SMC

The Office of Academic Affairs held an all-day event at the Health Education Center (HEC) to prepare new and returning Samuel Merritt College (SMC) faculty for the Fall 2008 semester. read more »

Graziano Library Needs the Community's Support

For the first time in 25 years the John A. Graziano Memorial Library is getting ready for a 21st century makeover. Even though construction will not start until Fall 2009, school administrators say the financial planning for the massive project needs to begin now. read more »

The Dean's Vision for CSPM and the Profession of Podiatry

Dr. John Venson, DPM, the new Dean and Professor of the California School of Podiatric Medicine (CSPM) has a vision to get the program and the profession of podiatry 'where it rightfully belongs.' read more »

FNP Helps Southeast Asia's Underserved

Rodelia Busalpa, BSN, RN and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) student from the Sacramento Regional Learning Center, credits Samuel Merritt College (SMC) for preparing her for the class trip to Southeast Asia. read more »

SMC Professor Relays Life Story to Local Oakland Museum

The African American Museum and Library at Oakland (AAMLO), located downtown on 14th Street adjacent to Preservation Park, is a museum and library dedicated to preserving the history and experiences of African Americans in Northern California and the Bay Area. read more »

SMC Gives to the Community

Despite the long, warm summer days and the freedom to take it a little easy, many staff, faculty, and students rolled up their sleeves, laced up their tennis shoes, and marched into their community to help give back, in a big way. read more »

Centennial Details Are Rolled Out

Honoring the past and celebrating the future is the focus of the 2009 Centennial celebration at Samuel Merritt College (SMC). read more »