College of Marin

08/30/2026

Welcome back, Mariners! We hope your Fall 2026 semester is off to an amazing start! Don’t miss out on all the amazing events, open houses, and games we have going on this week to celebrate. Swipe to see what we’ve got planned!



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Photo 1: Four diverse College of Marin students standing outside in front of a food truck, smiling at the camera and holding personal pizzas and centennial flyers.
Photo 2: Three students standing outdoors in front of a purple food truck, smiling and holding their lunches.
Photo 3: Three students posing indoors next to a welcome table featuring a vase of sunflowers and a sign that reads "Passport Stamp Here."
Photo 4: A student sitting comfortably indoors by a large floor-to-ceiling window overlooking redwood trees, eating lunch and studying.
Photo 5: Fall 2026 Welcome Week schedule for Monday, August 31, detailing the Comchella Kick-Off event at 12 PM.
Photo 6: Welcome Week schedule for Tuesday, September 1, detailing the Library Open House at 12 PM.
Photo 7: Welcome Week schedule for Wednesday, September 2, listing times and locations for Coffee and Treats, the MESA Open House, Psychological Services, and the Reading/Writing Lab.
Photo 8: Welcome Week schedule for Thursday, September 3, detailing the EOPS and Student Support Programs Open House at 12 PM.
Photo 9: Welcome Week schedule for Friday, September 4, listing the times and locations for the day's volleyball and men's soccer games.

08/27/2026

As the fall semester begins, get to know the places that make up COM. Whether you’re new to campus or returning for another semester, take a look around and Meet the Campus!


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Slide 1: "Meet the COM Campus: Kentfield College of Marin Campus" with a photo of the main entrance sign surrounded by trees.
Slide 2: Collage of the Center for Student Success (CSS) building, featuring the Student Hub, Pink Owl Coffee, the library, and tutoring areas.
Slide 3: Collage of the Science, Math, and Nursing (SMN) Building, featuring its modern exterior, labs, and outdoor courtyards.
Slide 4: Collage of the Academic Center exterior and indoor spaces, highlighting it as the hub for English and ESL classes.
Slide 5: Collage of the Fine Arts and Performing Arts buildings, including the campus Box Office and studio spaces.
Slide 6: Collage of Elizabeth Deedy Hall and Fusselman Hall, featuring the campus cafeteria and student support bulletin boards.
Slide 7: Photo of the brick entrance to the Diamond PE Center, the heart of COM athletics and recreation.
Slide 8: Collage of the Indian Valley Campus (IVC), featuring the IVC Farm, Internet Cafe, Library, and Miwok Aquatic Center.

07/30/2026

A unique opportunity to serve West Marin and help shape the future of College of Marin is on this November's ballot.

After 15 years of dedicated service, Trustee Stephanie O'Brien is stepping down from the College of Marin Board of Trustees as she relocates abroad. As Superintendent/President Jonathan Eldridge shared, "Trustee O'Brien brought immense knowledge and deep passion to her work on the board. She has been an incredible advocate for students, the college, and Marin and leaves a remarkable legacy."

Trustee Area 7, which includes West Marin and portions of Novato, will be up for election this November. If you're passionate about public education, student success, and serving your community, consider running for this important leadership role.

Interested candidates should contact the Marin County Elections Office soon, as candidate filing deadlines are approaching in August.

Read the Marin Independent Journal story: https://www.marinij.com/2026/07/22/college-of-marin-trustee-resigns-amid-plans-to-move-abroad/?share=twmn0eiimiil0ee2sttl

Learn about trustee area boundaries: https://www1.marin.edu/redistricting

Please help us spread the word throughout West Marin. We want to ensure community members interested in serving have the opportunity to learn about this important role before the filing deadline.

07/24/2026

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07/07/2026

Happy 250th Birthday, USA! As we celebrate this milestone, COM is looking at the bigger picture.

We honor our complex past so we can intentionally build a brighter, more inclusive future. Our mission is simple: to welcome everyone and empower our students to be the leaders of the next 250 years.

We hope everyone had an amazing 4th of July weekend!

06/25/2026

Happy Pride Month, Mariners! 🌈

Pride is a celebration of authenticity, inclusion, and community. We're proud to foster a place where everyone belongs at College of Marin.

06/18/2026

Today we recognize Juneteenth, a pivotal day commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. College of Marin is dedicated to providing equitable opportunities, celebrating diverse backgrounds, and fostering social responsibility. Honoring Juneteenth is a direct reflection of who we are and our commitment to lifelong learning.

We invite you to celebrate and reflect with us. Swipe through to discover local Juneteenth events happening across the Bay Area. You will also find a curated list of reading recommendations available at the COM Library to help us further educate ourselves.

Let’s continue to learn, celebrate, and grow together!

Alt Text: A three slide carousel for College of Marin honoring Juneteenth. Slide one features historic photos of African drumming and an 1880s Juneteenth celebration at Emancipation Park with the text Honor the Past. Celebrate the Future. Slide two displays nine book covers for reading recommendations including The 1619 Project and On Juneteenth. Slide three lists local 2026 Juneteenth events with dates, times, and locations across Oakland, San Rafael, Marin City, and Tiburon.

06/17/2026

College of Marin is a proud member of Call Marin Home, a coalition of leading organizations expanding housing through production, preservation, and protections for an inclusive Marin County. We believe that increasing housing supply is essential to advancing our mission and sustaining a thriving, equitable community. Local decisions about housing are being made now, and elected leaders need to hear clearly from residents who support building more homes. We encourage you to sign up for Call Marin Home’s email updates to stay informed about key upcoming meetings and get the tools you need to make your voice heard.

Website: https://callmarinhome.org/
Newsletter Sign Up: https://callmarinhome.org/newsletter-sign-up-2/

Alt Text: Graphic for 'Call Marin Home' stating: "We Joined! Proud Member. A local coalition to solve Marin’s housing crisis."

05/29/2026

Congratulations to Trustee Wanden P. Treanor on receiving the Golden Bell Award, one of California’s highest honors in education.

This recognition reflects her longstanding commitment to students, public education, and our community. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved achievement and grateful for her continued leadership and service.

05/20/2026

99th Annual College of Marin
Commencement and Transfer Recognition
We cordially invite you, your family, and your friends to attend the College of Marin’s 99th Commencement and Transfer Recognition Ceremony. You’ve worked hard to achieve your goals—let’s celebrate! Deadline to register is May 15, 2026

Friday, May 22, 2026
6 PM — 8 PM / PDT

College of Marin Pieper Field (in person)
700 College Ave
Kentfield, CA 94904

Kentfield Campus Map | Pieper Field Map

Student Participation Registration
Graduating/Transfer students who wish to participate in the ceremony, please register. Guest tickets are available for students through this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/99th-annual-college-of-marin-commencement-and-transfer-recognition-tickets-1985298738971

Faculty Participation Registration
Faculty who wish to participate in the ceremony, please register.