Mom & DACA Student Finds Stability with a Tech Major
Aug 14, 2023
Success story: DVC alumna Wendy Karen Gomez Flores always wanted to work in the tech industry and in business management.
From DVC to PhD, Kortney Stern is Following Her Dreams
Aug 14, 2023
As a struggling high school student Kortney Stern had a hard time picturing herself ever attending college let alone someday earning a PhD. But that's exactly what unfolded for this first-generation college graduate who attributes DVC with her rewarding career direction, her confidence to earn advanced degrees and her success as a college instructor.
It’s Just the Beginning for Ivan Hernandez
Aug 8, 2023
While attending Ygnacio Valley High School, Ivan Hernandez learned about DVC’s award-winning transfer programs. After hearing that he could complete two years of classes at the college and receive dedicated support with transferring to a university to finish his bachelor’s degree, he was sold.
Puente Gives Stephanie Confidence to Achieve Her Dreams
Aug 8, 2023
As a high school senior, Stephanie Ramos Navarro had no idea what she wanted out of life. She was certain that she wanted to pursue an education but was unclear which direction to take. And she was about to be the first (out of 32 grandchildren) in her family to set foot on a college campus.
For Jordan Davis DVC Felt Like Home The Moment He Stepped On Campus
Aug 8, 2023
Jordan Davis explored multiple community colleges before choosing Diablo Valley College. It was a meeting with Football Coach, Mike Darr, that convinced Jordan that DVC was the right place to achieve his goals.