Communication Studies, Speech and Debate

DVC Speech and Debate Ranked Top in the Nation

Oct 7, 2020

Diablo Valley College Speech and Debate (forensics) is well on their way to another successful season as the team adjusts to the changes brought on by COVID-19. Despite having to adapt to the move to online competition, the team hasn’t missed a beat through the early going of the 2020-2021 season.

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DVC's Martha Laham interviewed on KGO radio about new book

Sep 19, 2020

Martha Laham was interviewed by Michael Kinney of KGO radio about her new book, "Made Up: How the Beauty Industry Manipulates Consumers, Preys on Women's Insecurities, and Promotes Unattainable Beauty Standards."

drone technology, geographic information systems

Drone Technology Overview

Jul 13, 2020

Would you like to become a drone pilot? Did you know that opportunities for certified drone pilots are increasing? Are you wondering what the career path is for certified drone pilots? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, consider the Drone Certificate Program at DVC!

DVC's Dr. Beth Arman elected president of the National Council for Workforce Education

Jun 24, 2020

Congratulations to Dr. Beth Arman on her recent election as president of the National Council for Workforce Education (NCWE). Dr. Arman is the Senior Dean of Career and Community Partnership at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, California. Her previous leadership experience includes higher education positions at the Community College of Baltimore County (Maryland) and Renton Technical College (Washington).

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Selling Perfection: DVC Business Professor Unmasks Beauty Industry’s Well-Kept Secrets

Jun 2, 2020

How many ads do you think people are exposed to each day? If you believe that number is in the thousands, you’d be right. By one estimate, most Americans are exposed to a daily diet of around 4,000 to 10,000 ads and brands.