Where First-Gen STEM Students Thrive: Bruna’s DVC Journey
Meet Bruna, a DVC biology student who found community, STEM support and leadership opportunities through Puente, EOPS, MESA and the Ambassador Program.
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Student Success Story: Brentwood Police Chief Tom Hansen
DVC alum Tom Hansen is now the Chief of Police for the Brentwood Police Department. Photo courtesy of Tom Hansen.
DVC Early Childhood Education Program Gives Luis Gonzales Room to Play
“I decided to become an early childhood education teacher because of the fond memories of my early schooling. I remember the warm teachers, the smell of the paint materials and the moments of play,” said Luis Gonzalez, a student enrolled in the early childhood education (ECE) program at DVC. Many students stack credentials. This means they work in the field while enrolled and pursue multiple certificates or degrees to advance in their career.
The Art of Rick Godinez
Rick Godinez is a Bay Area painter and art educator whose work deals with themes of history, identity, and power. He is a graduate of San Jose State University and Stanford University, and was a participant on a panel of Chicano artists at the de Young museum of San Francisco, a representative of Bay Area artists as part of a nationwide event at the Museum of the African Diaspora, and a moderator for a conversation between artists Enrique Chagoya and Rupert Garcia at the Berkeley Art Museum.
DVC MESA Students Gain Real-World STEM Experience at Leadership Conference
DVC MESA students joined industry professionals in San Francisco for an invite-only STEM conference designed to build future leaders in engineering & computer science.
DVC Students Make Waves: Impressive Showcase at the National Chinese Expo of Student Works
In November 2023, six students from DVC’s Chinese program entered the National Chinese Expo of Student Works. The objective of this event is to provide students with a platform to show their talents as well as their experience in learning the target language.
Quiz: Which Career Is Right for You?
Wondering which career is the best one for you? Take our quick quiz to find out which career paths are the best fit for you, based on skills and passion, not your gender. For each question, choose the response that fits you best, even if all of the choices aren’t exactly right for you: