Governor Signs Legislation to Help Community Colleges Fight Back Against Trump’s Attack on Higher Education
September 29, 2026 Press Release
SACRAMENTO, CA – Governor Newsom signed AB 2121 to protect and maintain critical programs for vulnerable community college students under attack by President Trump.
San José State University and West Valley-Mission Community College District Successfully Complete First-of-its-Kind Joint Housing Pilot
July 29, 2026 Press Release
A first-of-its-kind intersegmental collaboration between a California community college district and a CSU campus offers a replicable model for addressing student housing insecurity statewide.
President Taylor-Mendoza Advises Statewide Trustees on Advancing DEIA Through Practical Actions
February 10, 2026 Office of the President
West Valley College President Jennifer Taylor-Mendoza, a higher education leader in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, shared her expertise during the January Effective Trusteeship Workshop held January 24 in Sacramento. Read More
Telling Our Story | Leadership Retreat Strengthens Shared Vision
July 14, 2025 Office of the President
West Valley College hosted its second annual Summer Leadership Retreat June 11 and 12 at the History Club of Los Gatos, bringing together community partners and more than 60 campus leaders from across college constituencies. Read More
West Valley College Names Dr. Jennifer Taylor-Mendoza 13th President
July 25, 2023 Office of the President
The West Valley-Mission Community College District Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Jennifer Taylor-Mendoza, Ph.D. as the next West Valley College President.Read More