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Together We Climb: 30th Anniversary Gala

April 18, 2026 • 5:00pm • The Conservatory at One Sansome, San Francisco, CA

This spring, Mount Tamalpais College will celebrate 30 years of teaching, learning, and transformation at San Quentin. Alumni, faculty, staff, partners, and friends will come together for a meaningful evening of connection and reflection.

Reflecting on 30 Years of Transformation

Explore Mount Tamalpais College's Then & Now series, reflecting on three decades of higher education inside San Quentin—and look ahead to what comes next.

A Letter from the President

In her recent Letter from the President, Dr. Jody Lewen reflects on Mount Tamalpais College’s earliest days inside San Quentin—honoring the students, faculty, and supporters whose leadership made the College possible from the very beginning.

Part I: A Witness to History

Alumnus Raphael Calix (Class of 2008), who spent more than 20 years inside, reflects on how Mount Tamalpais College helped to reshape his life—and shift the social and cultural landscape of San Quentin.

Part II: A 21st Century Classroom

Four Mount Tamalpais College students reflect on what higher education looks like at San Quentin today—and how MTC's 30-year commitment to providing quality academic resources, programs, and technology has transformed the learning experience.