Westmont College

06/18/2026

Westmont invites the local community to explore the night sky during its monthly free public stargazing event on Friday, June 19, beginning at 8:45 p.m. and lasting several hours at the Westmont Observatory.

Learn More: https://www.westmont.edu/westmont-news/observatory-hosts-summer-solstice-stargazing

06/16/2026

Summer is in full swing. Westmont has transformed into a vibrant hub of energy and innovation as we welcome hundreds of young campers for an unforgettable summer!

Learn more about Engineering Design Innovation Camp, Science by the Sea Camp, Trailhead and Summer Sports Camps: https://www.westmont.edu/westmont-news/summer-camps-offer-science-sports-and-introspection

06/15/2026

An inspiring night of academic achievement and expanding community partnerships honored eight PEAC seniors bound for Westmont.

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https://www.westmont.edu/westmont-news/awards-night-celebrates-student-success

06/14/2026

This summer we want to take a moment to pause and reflect on where we’ve been, where we are at present, and where it is we are headed. Westmont's Conversatio Divina: A Center for Spiritual Renewal offers an article by Trevor Hudson on the significance of retreat, “Retreat: A Time to Listen to the Groans.”

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One of the most special gifts of being on retreat is that it gives us space to listen deeply. In the silence and the solitude, we are able to slow down, quieten ourselves, and hear those things we so often don’t hear. While the primary way to listen on retreat is usually through a meditation on th...

06/12/2026

The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara held its annual scholarship award ceremonies awarding $8.4 million in scholarships to 2,300 students, including a record 75 Westmont students, at the Sunken Gardens at Santa Barbara County Courthouse.

Read More: https://www.westmont.edu/westmont-news/record-75-westmont-students-receive-local-scholarships

06/12/2026

Westmont’s Ron Smith was selected by his peers as the 2025-26 PacWest Sports Information Director of the Year. Read about Ron in the bio link.

06/11/2026

Paul Mena, Westmont assistant professor of communication studies, was interviewed about the global impact of the FIFA World Cup on HCJB, an historic Christian radio station in Ecuador.

Hear more (in Spanish): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKxI8rqOUCA&t=276s

06/10/2026

The Westmont magazine is coming soon to your mailbox! This issue celebrates the unifying values that continue to shape the college's mission, community and impact around the world.

06/09/2026

There's still time for prospective teachers to apply to join for the fall! Each student will receive a $33,000 stipend for tuition at Westmont and other living expenses, providing a yearlong, classroom-based pathway to the teaching profession.

Watch More on News Channel 3-12:

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - A new partnership on the South Coast is aiming to bring more future teachers into local classrooms while addressing ongoing

06/08/2026

Wonderful blog from Dr. Nijay K. Gupta, who attended and spoke at the annual Martin Institute Spiritual Formation Workshop at Westmont.

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