student centers

Discover, Connect, Succeed: Unleash Your Potential at DVC Student Centers

Nov 21, 2023

In March 2023, Jose Gonzalez was let go from his job because he needed shoulder surgery. After the surgery, he knew there would be a long road to recovery. “I felt stagnant, impatient, and sad at not being able to do everyday things that I could do before. I went back to college to learn, grow and shake those feelings,” said Gonzalez.

entrepreneurship, business management

Fueling Success: ESO Ventures and DVC Entrepreneurship Classes Empower Students with Confidence, Competence, and Capital

Nov 21, 2023

“When I was working my very first job in the insurance industry, I got a devastating call from my mom. She told me she had cancer,” said Johanna Arroliga, insurance/real estate agent owner of XIX Insurance Group Services. ““Immediately life changed for me.

student services

Is College Worth it? These DVC Students Say Yes, and Here’s Why

Nov 21, 2023

When Cullen Guydon-Off arrived at DVC, he felt he really didn’t understand what it meant to be a student. “I didn’t have a positive experience in high school and my environment felt like a dead end. I’m glad I was able to find DVC and follow a path to what would be best for my future,” said Guydon-Off.

computer science

Hackathon Triumph: DVC Student & Team Secure 1st Place at UC Berkeley's Cal Hacks Competition

Nov 20, 2023

Saurabh (Sunny) Jayaram, a computer science student at DVC and his teammates recently won 1st Place at UC Berkeley's Cal Hacks 10.0, under the InterSystems Challenge, at the Metreon in San Francisco.

journalism

DVC Journalism Grad & Soccer Enthusiast Kicks off Sports Media Career

Nov 20, 2023

For DVC graduate Abel Anguiano, community college seemed like a great way to transfer to a four-year university. What he didn’t expect, and simultaneously gained, was the start of an exciting career in the sports media field.