This DVC Economics Major Finds a Wealth of Wisdom at DVC
Following his graduation from San Ramon Valley High School in June of 2022, Humza Madinawala found himself at a crossroads.
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Fueling Success: ESO Ventures and DVC Entrepreneurship Classes Empower Students with Confidence, Competence, and Capital
“When I was working my very first job in the insurance industry, I got a devastating call from my mom. She told me she had cancer,” said Johanna Arroliga, insurance/real estate agent owner of XIX Insurance Group Services.
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Turning Setbacks into Strength: How Mariano Went from Academic Probation to Honors
DVC graduate Mariano Salvador knows what it means to get a second chance - and to make the most of it.
PUMA Center - Right Where You Belong
Discover the PUMA Center, home to three college access and success programs that support underrepresented students – Puente, Umoja, and MESA. These programs provide an enriched student experience that leads to greater success.
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From Classroom to Clinic: High School Students Gain Real-World Experience with the DVC Health Career Academy
Discover the DVC Health Career Academy, your gateway to exploring dynamic careers in healthcare through hands-on learning, field trips, and medical professionals.
Don’t Let Fear Stop You: DVC Student Parents Create New Opportunities for Themselves and their Families
A single parent with two daughters, Lanoie chose DVC to take steps towards a career in social work. She enrolled in DVC’s addiction studies program and will also earn an associate in arts for transfer (AD-T/AA-T) in psychology.