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City College Unveils $155 Million STEAM Building, Ushering in a New Era of Education

City College unveiled its long-awaited STEAM Building on Dec. 12 with speeches from administrators and a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The facility promises to enhance education in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. Inside, the STEAM Building boasts state-of-the-art facilities. Tall glass windows on every floor offer stunning views, while ample study spaces line the hallways. The building includes chemistry and biology labs, art classrooms, collaborative rooms, and faculty offices. The rooftop provides a serene space with breathtaking views of the campus and surrounding greenery. 

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Free City Funding Chopped in Half: Students Left to Question Their Fate Under Lurie’s Reign

When Board of Trustees president Alan Wong sat down at Mayor London Breed’s desk with the newly appointed Interim Chancellor Mitchell Bailey, they were there for what they thought would be a straightforward meeting to introduce the new chancellor. It was a calm, clear day in June after the spring semester had ended, and it was sprung on the college representatives that the mayor’s office intended to drastically reduce contributions to the Free City program.

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City College Board of Trustees Faces Overwhelming Testimonies to Restore Classes and Laid-off Faculty

Since 2019, City College has faced teacher layoffs and class cuts, leading to hundreds of students being turned away each semester due to limited class availability. According to a press release sent out by the teachers union AFT 2121, for this fall semester alone, 270 students were turned down from English 1A, 200 from Chemistry 32 and approximately 1,700 from English as a Second Language.

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Newly-elected Trustees Sworn in at City College; Alan Wong Elected Board President During Special Meeting

With roots in San Francisco, Anita Martinez, Vick Chung and Susan Solomon ran on a labor-backed slate in November and unseated three long-time incumbents. Now, the new trustees promise to listen to the concerns of students, faculty and the public. Alan Wong was also elected board president during a special meeting on Jan. 19, and Anita Martinez was elected vice-president.

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