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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.

Beyond the Lecture: DVC’s Kelsey Mayeda Connects Students to Essential Resources

Kelsey Mayeda knows the impact of a community college education. As a CCC alumna, she understands the meaningful role the institutions play in shaping a student’s journey.

Exploring the Cosmos: The DVC Planetarium Experience

Explore the Diablo Valley College Planetarium's immersive 360-degree journey through the universe. Experience guided simulations of celestial events, enhancing learning of planetary orbits, eclipses, and stellar evolution.

From Abroad to Belonging: An International Student Finds His Place and Purpose at DVC

An international student’s journey from abroad to belonging—discover how DVC helped him find purpose, community and a place to call home.

Math Courses

Learn about the math placement process and course sequences at Diablo Valley College.

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.

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.

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.

Generational Success: Grandmother and Grandson Find Common Ground and Thrive at DVC

Even though Manny and Martha had different reasons for attending college at different life stages, this grandson and grandmother duo are thriving at DVC.

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.