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Paving Her Own Path: How DVC’s Anna Kuzmenko Unlocked a New Career in Real Estate
Anna Kuzmenko began at DVC in 2020 to study programming, aiming for a computer science degree to explore software development. However, along the way she uncovered a new passion—one that would change her path entirely.
Coalinga and Diablo Valley Colleges Honored for Expanding Free, Open-Source Textbooks Programs
DVC was honored by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors: 2024-25 Exemplary Program Awards for outstanding efforts in expanding free, open-source textbooks & instructional materials for students.
Building Your Future - DVC Lays the Foundation for Careers in the Trades and Beyond
Careers in the trades offer a fast track to high-paying careers without a bachelor's degree. By attending DVC, students have the advantage of acquiring the skills, knowledge, and hands-on learning experience to pursue a trade occupation while also earning transferable college credits should they choose to continue their education later on.
75 Years of Success - How DVC Transformed the Lives of Alumni Across Generations
DVC celebrates its 75th anniversary with alumni stories that recognize the college's impact on students, employers, and the community.
Your Teen Can Get a Head Start on an Engineering Career with CCAP STEM Credits
The College and Career Access Pathway for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (CCAP-STEM) Academy is a dual enrollment partnership between Mt. Diablo Unified School District (MDUSD) and DVC, based at Ygnacio Valley High School. Students focused on entering an engineering pathway are able to earn college credits from DVC while in high school.
Empowering Pride and Belonging - DVC's New Inclusivity and Wellness Center Transforms Student Lives
The DVC Inclusivity & Wellness Center (IWC) ensures that DREAMers, LGBTQIA+ students, students from immigrant communities, historically underrepresented students, and students from low-income backgrounds have access to resources and support in a welcoming, sacred space.
DVC's Student Veterans Resource Center: A Place of Belonging
The DVC Student Veterans Resource Center (SVRC) offers support and resources to student veterans and their dependents so they can build community as well as access support to ensure their academic success.
Celebrating Title IX - 37 Words that Changed America
DVC celebrates and honors the 50th anniversary of the landmark federal legislation referred to as Title IX. According to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights website, Title IX states, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”
DREAMers Become Leaders at DVC
DVC launched a new initiative to help undocumented students earn money for college while developing themselves as community service leaders. Participants in the Dreamers Leadership Development Program complete community service hours, and may also qualify for the CA Dream Act Service Incentive Grant.