College of Marin

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!

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.

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."

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.

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.

As we wrap up the Spring semester, we’re looking back on an unforgettable Founders Day + Spring Fling at College of Marin.

From food trucks and games to live entertainment, the day was all about bringing the COM community together and celebrating 100 years of campus life, connection, and memories.

Thank you to everyone who came out and made it such a fun day on campus!

Already know how you are going to vote? Why wait? Mail your voted ballot
back and track it at WheresMyBallot.com using BallotTrax, a free program
from the California Secretary of State’s office.

Alt text: Graphic showing a person holding a ballot with the message: “Ballots are in
the mail. Go to WheresMyBallot.com to sign up for Ballottrax and track your
ballot every step of the way.” Includes MarinVotes.org, toll-free number 833-
644-2061, and the Marin County Elections Department logo.

More information here: https://california.ballottrax.net/voter/

In California, all candidates from all Parties appear on your ballot. You vote
for one. The two that get the most votes move on to the General Election
next November.

Alt text: Graphic showing a ballot being marked with the message: “What’s a top-two
primary election? The two people who get the most votes go on to the
November election, even if they are from the same party.” Includes
MarinVotes.org, toll-free number 833-644-2061, and the Marin County
Elections Department logo.

More information here: https://www.marincounty.gov/departments/elections

We are excited to co-host North Bay NEXT on May 6 at the Jonas Center.

This annual conference brings together founders, operators, investors, and community leaders from Marin and Sonoma counties to support entrepreneurship and early-stage innovation.

Use promo code COMNEXT to receive $50 off your ticket.

Link to purchase ticket: https://www.msivfund.com/store/p/north-bay-next-2026