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.
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.
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.
An international student’s journey from abroad to belonging—discover how DVC helped him find purpose, community and a place to call home.
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.
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.
DVC alumna Wendy Karen Gomez Flores always wanted to work in the tech industry and in business management.