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Los Medanos College

Coordinates:38°00′22″N121°51′36″W/ 38.006°N 121.86°W/38.006; -121.86
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TypePubliccommunity college
Established1974;50 years ago(1974)
Parent institution
Contra Costa Community College District
PresidentPamela Ralston
Students6,845[1]
Location
Pittsburg
,
California
,
United States

38°00′22″N121°51′36″W/ 38.006°N 121.86°W/38.006; -121.86
CampusSuburban
ColorsCardinal and gold
MascotMustangs
Websitewww.losmedanos.edu
Pittsburg is located in the United States
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Location in theUnited States
Pittsburg is located in California
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Location inCalifornia

Los Medanos College(LMC) is apubliccommunity collegeinPittsburg, California.Established in 1974, LMC has an extension inBrentwoodand is part of theContra Costa Community College District.

History

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The name, meaning "inland sand dunes" in Spanish, refers to the sand dunes that characterize its location in eastern Contra Costa County along the Sacramento River and in the foothills of Mt. Diablo.[2]Opened in 1974, the college is part ofContra Costa Community College District,along withContra Costa CollegeandDiablo Valley College.Enrolment was 6,845 students in Spring 2023.[3]

Academics

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There were 25 associate degrees and 30 certificates of achievement available in the 2022–2023 academic year.[3]

Facilities

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Several notable programs include:

  • Fire Academy (approved by the California StateFire Marshal)[4]
  • Honors Transfer Program[5]
  • Puente: improving college success and accessibility for Latino students[6]
  • MESA(Math, Engineering, Science Achievement Program): facilitating transfer to four-year institutions with majors and bachelor's degrees in science, engineering, computer science and other math-based fields.[7]
  • Umoja Scholars: focuses on enriching, fostering, and nurturing the educational experience of African American students.[8]
  • AVID(Advancement Via Individual Determination): prepares students to transfer to a four-year school.[9]
  • PTEC (Process Technology): aids and prepares students for a career in chemical processing and oil refinery work.[10]

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^"About Los Medanos College".losmedanos.edu.Retrieved7 February2024.
  2. ^CCCApply - About the Colleges - Key Facts - Los Medanos CollegeArchived2005-11-23 at theWayback Machine.Accessed on 2008-01-12.
  3. ^ab"About Los Medanos College".Los Medanos College.Retrieved2024-02-06.
  4. ^"Los Medanos College - Fire Technology".Losmedanos.edu.Retrieved15 November2017.
  5. ^"Los Medanos College - Transfer Academy".Losmedanos.edu.Retrieved15 November2017.
  6. ^"Los Medanos College - Puente".Losmedanos.edu.Retrieved15 November2017.
  7. ^"Los Medanos College - Math, Engineering & Science Achievement (MESA) Program".Losmedanos.edu.Retrieved15 November2017.
  8. ^"Los Medanos College - Umoja".Losmedanos.edu.Retrieved15 November2017.
  9. ^"Los Medanos College - Advancement Via Individual Determination AVID".Losmedanos.edu.Retrieved15 November2017.
  10. ^"Los Medanos College - Process Technology Program".Losmedanos.edu.Retrieved15 November2017.
  11. ^"From Antioch to Afghanistan: Ty Carter's journey of heroism".Mercurynews.24 August 2013.Retrieved15 November2017.
  12. ^"Conner's NBA story a charmer".Eastbaytimes.9 January 2007.Retrieved15 November2017.
  13. ^"Anthony C. Ferrante, Sharknado director, got his start at LMC".Losmedanos.edu.Retrieved15 November2017.
  14. ^Gustafson, Lars."Wildcat alumnus kicks into high gear as pro soccer player".Theorion.Retrieved15 November2017.
  15. ^"Football journey: Sterling Moore".Espn.19 November 2011.Retrieved15 November2017.
  16. ^"Alumni Dave Tollefson".Losmedanos.edu.Retrieved15 November2017.
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