Read the Fall 2026 issue of The Siren, Del Mar College’s student-created literary and arts magazine Author Foghorn Editors

Journalism professor Robert Muilenburg is the 2026 Dr. Aileen Creighton Award for Teaching Excellence, and the 24th award recipient since its creation. The Creighton Award is the highest faculty honor given at Del Mar College and was established in 2002. The award is named for Dr. Aileen Creighton, late Dean Emeritus of Arts and Sciences and English Professor and is presented annually through a series of peer applications and committee nominations to recognize those who have made a strong impact on campus and the community. At Del Mar College’s annual fall convocation, history professor and 2025 winner Dr. Mark Robbins…

The Small Business Internship Program at Del Mar College is designed to give students valuable, real-world work experience while they are still completing their education. The program connects students with small businesses in Nueces County, allowing them to apply what they have learned in the classroom to actual job settings. Unlike many internships, the SBIP is a paid internship opportunity for students. Wages begin at $14.50 an hour, and students can work up to 19 hours per week. This pay is partially funded by both the employer and the college, making it financially accessible for businesses while ensuring students are…