Reaching for the Stars: A DVC Student’s Path from Stargazer to Scholar
Bonnie Chi rekindled her passion for astronomy and turned to DVC to deepen her knowledge and pursue her lifelong dream of exploring the stars.
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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.
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
From DVC to PhD, Kortney Stern is Following Her Dreams
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.
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.
Reaching for the Stars: A DVC Graduate's Quest for a Career in Space Technologies and Astronautics
DVC graduate Karla Morales De Leon eagerly stepped into her college journey as a first-generation student at DVC in the spring of 2021 propelled by a fascination with physics.
“These Services Made It Possible” - How DVC’s Support Programs Change Lives
Find out more about DVC support services that help students thrive, including academic support, financial aid, basic needs, disability support, veterans support, and more. When students have the support they need, they are more easily able to achieve their educational and career goals.
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.