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.
West Valley College Ranked No. 1 in California for Student Transfer Success
July 22, 2026 TransferWVC Ranking
West Valley College is proud to announce that they have earned the distinction of being No.1 in California for three-year transfer rates among community colleges.
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