$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...
Peace Pole Project | Universal Unity Symbol Now Stands at Heart of WVC Campus
November 19, 2025 Saratoga Rotary ClubStrategy and Equity Division
West Valley College and the Saratoga Rotary Club came together on November 7 to celebrate a powerful symbol of unity and hope — the installation of a Peace Pole on campus.Read More
Join Us for the West Valley College Peace Pole Dedication Ceremony
October 7, 2025 Saratoga Rotary ClubStrategy and Equity Division
West Valley College and the Saratoga Rotary Club invite you to a special Peace Pole Dedication Ceremony on November 7 near the heart of campus, adjacent to Kirkorian Pavilion at noon.Read More
Mission in Action | Advancing Equity Through Strategic Leadership
August 19, 2025 Strategy and Equity Division
West Valley College has launched its new Strategy and Equity Division, led by inaugural Vice President Andrea Vizenor. Introducing the division marks a crucial step in aligning college strategic priorities with WVC’s longstanding commitment to...Read More


