West Valley College 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 — at community college prices.
$2.5 Million Gift from Howard and Kimberly Gore to Expand Student Success and Career Opportunities at West Valley College
March 18, 2026 Press ReleaseStrategy and Equity
West Valley College 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...
West Valley College 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—ranked #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
South Bay’s Leader in Economic Returns for Grads
August 7, 2025 Press ReleaseWVC Ranking
West Valley College also ranked No. 11 statewide out of 327 two-year institutions evaluated in the study, “Golden Returns: A Regional Look at the Return on Investment of California’s Community and Career Colleges.” Read More
West Valley College Ranks #1 in Bay Area and Silicon Valley for Transfer Success, #3 Statewide in 3-Year Transfer Rate
November 25, 2024 Press ReleaseStudent SuccessTransferWVC Ranking
Based on the 2018-19 cohort, the college ranks #1 in the Bay Area and Silicon Valley for transfer success and #3 statewide in three-year transfer rates. Read More