Foundation Events
At College of the Desert Foundation, events are more than gatherings. Our events are opportunities to celebrate education, community, and the lives we change together. Each year, the State of the College brings friends and supporters together to hear about the College’s achievements and exciting plans for the future. And our signature Stepping Out Gala is a night of fun, friendship, and philanthropy, where guests enjoy an unforgettable evening while raising vital support for student success.
Foundation events are moments of inspiration, celebration, and impact. You really don’t want to miss them.
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State of the College
The College of the Desert Foundation invites you to an evening of vision, innovation, and community at this year’s State of the College 2025, themed Integrating AI in Education and Beyond. Join us on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the stunning Thompson Palm Springs...
Stepping Out for COD 2026
College of the Desert Foundation invites you to an unforgettable evening celebrating community, philanthropy, and student success at Stepping Out for COD 2026: Citizens of Distinction Gala. Join us on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 5–9 p.m. at the Cahuilla Ballroom,...
Shaping Tomorrow’s Media Leaders
KESQ, News Channel 3 and the COD Foundation have been allied partners for years. Providing an immersive experience for student interns, they learn the behind-the-scenes of media companies, the back end of production, technical camera skills and creative and news...