$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 Awarded $3.9 Million Federal FIPSE Grant
January 16, 2026 GrantPress Release
West Valley College has been awarded a $3.9 million grant for development of a new semiconductor certificate program through the U.S. Department of Education’s Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE). The four-year grant funding...
Brand Refresh Unveiled as ‘Reveal Party’ Brings New West Valley College Identity to Life
May 7, 2026 Marketing and Communications
West Valley College has officially unveiled its refreshed brand, marking a bold step forward in how the college shows up for students, employees, and the broader community. Read More
Ignite the Next | Official Launch
April 22, 2026 Marketing and Communications
Today, we launch the next chapter of West Valley College. Our new brand reflects who we are, who we serve, and where we’re going. It is bold, student-centered, and built to better connect with our community. Read More
Brand Launch Event to Introduce Refreshed Look and Feel
April 13, 2026 Marketing and Communications
West Valley College is preparing to ignite excitement for our reimagined brand by throwing an April 22 on-campus launch party unveiling a rejuvenated look and feel for the campus, featuring an updated color palette, a new tagline — Ignite the Next...Read More
Do You Have What It Takes to Be the Vikings?
March 9, 2026 Marketing and Communications
West Valley College is currently seeking 3-4 performers to bring our dynamic mascot duo, Vik and Viktoria, to life at campus events and in the community. Vik and Viktoria are some of West Valley College’s most recognizable ambassadors. Read More
WVC Builds Prospective Faculty Pipeline Through L.A. Career Connect
February 10, 2026 Marketing and Communications
West Valley College advanced its faculty recruitment strategy January 31 through active engagement with prospective hires at the annual L.A. Career Connect job fair organized by California Community Colleges (CCC). Read More
Inspire and Inform | Applying a Purpose-Driven Approach to WVC Storytelling
August 19, 2025 Marketing and Communications
West Valley College welcomed Katie Woods as Director of Marketing and Communications on July 14. Woods brings over 15 years of dynamic experience in marketing, communications, public relations, and brand strategy. Read More