Cuesta Newsroom

Cuesta College has been awarded a six-year, $1.2 million grant from the NSF through its S-STEM program.

The Harold J. Miossi Art Gallery at Cuesta College presents "Web of Love," a solo exhibition by interdisciplinary artist Samantha Nye, opening Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026.

Cuesta College is entering the Spring 2026 semester with growing enrollment, continued investment in local students, and momentum across its campuses—reflecting strong demand for accessible, high-quality education throughout San Luis Obispo County.

Cuesta College proudly announces that the Cuesta College Children’s Center has achieved National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation+, a nationally recognized mark of quality in early childhood education.

Cuesta College Theatre Arts’ student-directed "James and the Giant Peach" is chosen to represent Region 8 at the American College Theatre Festival (ACTF) in Glendale, CA, from Feb. 10–14, 2026.

As SLO County experiences urgent workforce shortages in healthcare and skilled trades, Cuesta College is providing targeted solutions. On Dec. 11–12, the college hosted ceremonies honoring graduates from its Accelerated RN, Medical Assisting, and AMT programs.