business, entrepreneurship

Student Entrepreneurs Swim with Big Fish in the DVC Piranha Pool Pitch Competition

Dec 10, 2020

Do you have an idea for a new product or business? Ever wondered how to fund your startup? Jump into DVC’s Piranha Pool and find out! “The DVC Piranha Pool Pitch Competition is similar to the popular TV program, ‘Shark Tank.’ Students present their idea for a new business or product to a group of judges,” said DVC business administration professor, Charlie Shi.

Hit the Ground Running with an Early College Program

Dec 10, 2020

Did you know that you could earn college credit while in high school? Diablo Valley College and its partner school districts enable students to get an early first taste of college.

How California community college vocational programs have adapted to COVID-19

Dec 6, 2020

Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, 300 people a day got food and snacks from the student-run bakeshop, cafeteria and restaurant at Diablo Valley College. The three eateries collectively let students in the school’s culinary arts program practice their vocation while earning $250,000 in annual revenue that went back into the program.

Social Justice, Sociology

Share the Spirit: Daughter of immigrants gets help for college dreams

Dec 1, 2020

For first-generation Mexican-American San Jose State student Socoro Tamayo-Perez, receiving a scholarship from the Assistance League of the Diablo Valley validated her desire to seek a higher education

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.