Mom & DACA Student Finds Stability with a Tech Major
DVC alumna Wendy Karen Gomez Flores always wanted to work in the tech industry and in business management.
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Journalism Isn’t Dying, It’s Evolving: Faculty Revive Program in the Era of Fake News
Andrea Madison had worked in retail management and hospitality for many years, but something nagged at her. She had always dreamt of becoming a writer. Just before her 30th birthday, Madison decided she was ready to make a change and pursue her life-long passion. She enrolled at DVC as a journalism major.
First-Gen, Fearless, Focused: Edrees’s Story at DVC
At 26, Edrees is back where his college story began, at DVC. This time he's focused on completing prerequisites for medical school or a physician assistant program.
DVC Honored with East Bay Innovation Award for Robotics Program
Diablo Valley College received the “Community Impact” award at the 12th annual East Bay Innovation Awards, hosted by the East Bay Economic Development Alliance.
It’s Never Too Late: A Mother’s Journey Back to College and Into Community Health
Lisa credits DVC's CHW program and it's instructors for giving her the support she needed to stay in class, on track and succeed as an adult learner.
Is College Worth it? These DVC Students Say Yes, and Here’s Why
The support Guydon-Off received inspired him to help other students have a more positive experience, leading him to become a student ambassador for DVC. “I helped students apply and register for classes. In addition to working with students who recently completed high school, I also helped adults who were returning to college or starting college for the first time. I assisted students who spoke a language other than English. I helped mothers with children, adults wanting a career change, and unhoused people seeking opportunity. I experienced the diversity of the student body, as well as the sacrifices people made to be able to enroll in college,” said Guydon-Off.
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.
Championing Student Potential: Cassondra Reinsel’s Story of Equity and Impact
As Dean of Student Equity and Engagement, Cassondra Reinsel fosters an inclusive campus climate where all students can access support and thrive.
Building a Better Future Despite the Odds: Unstoppable DVC Students
“Growing up in a single-parent home, I often felt the sting of economic uncertainty. Watching my mother struggle financially and my father struggle with past addiction, I knew I had to find a long-term career. I thought that would be the Army until I became ill and was honorably discharged due to my heart condition. I came up with a new plan and got to work,” said Adrienne Navarro, who completed her associate in science in allied health at DVC