San Diego Community College District

Six exceptional students at San Diego Community College District campuses who are giving back to their community have been named to the prestigious 2024 Phi Theta Kappa All-California Academic Honor Roll.  

Abdulahi Mumin and Syrine Mekni of San Diego City College, Husna Ayoubi and Aylin Din Parast Saleh of San Diego Mesa College, and Alessandro Dangio and Gregory Doss of San Diego Miramar College were among the 122 California community college students recognized by Phi Theta Kappa, an international honor society that has helped millions of high-achieving college students reach their full potential. Awardees are selected based on their grades, leadership, and community service. 
 
“These students embody academic excellence,” said Larry Galizio, President and CEO of the Community College League of California. “Their dedication and hard work serve as an example for their peers and communities.” 
 
Phi Theta Kappa, also known as PTK, recognizes the academic achievement of college students and provides opportunities for its members to grow as scholars and leaders. Established in 1918, PTK has grown to more than 3.5 million members worldwide. Building on the success of the national All-USA Team Program, PTK launched the All-State Academic Team Program to provide recognition at the state level for top community college students. 
  
Those selected represent some of the best of the nearly 2 million students enrolled in California's 116 community colleges and embody the excellence that is the SDCCD. The recognitions come on the heels of five SDCCD students – including Husna Ayoubi – being named as semifinalists for the prestigious Jack Kent Cook Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship that provides a tuition-free pathway to a four-year degree at a college or university of their choice.