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.
Congratulations to our exceptional DVC educators who were recognized at the 2023 Contra Costa County Teachers of the Year program. They serve as inspiring examples of the remarkable dedication and talent present within the DVC community.
An international student’s journey from abroad to belonging—discover how DVC helped him find purpose, community and a place to call home.
Anna Kuzmenko began at DVC in 2020 to study programming, aiming for a computer science degree to explore software development. However, along the way she uncovered a new passion—one that would change her path entirely.
Jordan Davis explored multiple community colleges before choosing Diablo Valley College. It was a meeting with Football Coach, Mike Darr, that convinced Jordan that DVC was the right place to achieve his goals. “When he told me to come meet him at the school it felt like home from the moment I stepped on campus.”
DVC was honored by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors: 2024-25 Exemplary Program Awards for outstanding efforts in expanding free, open-source textbooks & instructional materials for students.
A lifelong artist and educator, professor Gaby Wolodarski brings a dynamic blend of creativity, craftsmanship and community connection to DVC’s San Ramon campus.
Students interested in careers that combine art and technology can enroll in either the art digital media program or the film, television and electronic media (FTVE) program. Art digital media students can specialize in animation, game design, graphic design, and interaction design. FTVE students learn skills to prepare for careers in film, broadcasting, online media, and more.