69萝莉 Launches Its First Bachelor's Degree: Bachelor of Science in Land Stewardship and Sustainability
June 16, 2026 Che School of Professional Studies
An applied four-year degree, built on the college's nationally recognized Park Management Program, offers students a pathway to careers in conservation, sustainability, and public land management 鈥� at community college prices.
$2.5 Million Gift from Howard and Kimberly Gore to Expand Student Success and Career Opportunities at 69萝莉
March 18, 2026 Press ReleaseStrategy and Equity
69萝莉 proudly announces a transformational $2.5 million philanthropic commitment from Silicon Valley leaders Howard Gore and Kimberly Hawkins-Gore to support student success and expand career-connected learning opportunities at West...
69萝莉 Recognized as a 2025 Pathway Champion for Student Success in Math
November 11, 2025 School of Science and MathWVC Ranking
Out of 116 California community colleges, West Valley rose to the top鈥攔anked #1 among 11 finalists and named the 2025 Pathway Champion of Placement by the Campaign for College Opportunity for Campuswide Success in Math! Read More
Accessible AI Education
September 9, 2025 School of Science and Math
New for fall 2025, 69萝莉 has launched its first introductory course in artificial intelligence, with a second course slated for spring 2026. A top goal: making AI education accessible to community college students. Read More
WVC Students Win National 2024 Math Research Championship
November 13, 2024 FacultyNational ChampionshipSchool of Science and MathStudent Success
For the second time in three years, 69萝莉 students coached by Math Instructor SerKuang Chen have captured first place in the national Student Research League competition. Read More
69萝莉 Student Awarded Patti Grace Smith Fellowship
February 28, 2022 School of Science and MathStudent Success
69萝莉 student Elizabeth Antoine-Hands has been named one of only two community college students in the country to be awarded a Patti Grace Smith Fellowship. Read More
69萝莉 Wins 2021 American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges Student Research League Grand Prize
November 11, 2021 School of Science and MathStudent Success
69萝莉 proudly brings home the win in this year's national American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) Student Research League competition. Read More
69萝莉 Student Tomas Velazco and Instructor Michelle Geary Awarded a Save the Redwoods Starter Grant
July 12, 2021 FacultyGrantSchool of Science and Math
Valley College student, Tomas Velazco, and biology instructor, Michelle Geary, have been awarded a $2,000 Save the Redwoods Starter Grant to assess re-sprouting of coast redwoods damaged by the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire. Read More