San José City College football players in purple and gold uniforms stand along the sideline during a game. A player wearing jersey number 39 runs in the foreground, while teammates line up behind under a large purple canopy displaying the SJCC Jaguars logo and the text “SJCJaguars.com.” Spectators sit in the stadium bleachers in the background on a sunny day.
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Redwoods roll past Jaguars 41-21 as 47-year-old defensive lineman finally takes the field

Justin Buzzard, a 47-year-old pastor and father of three, finally got his college football moment Saturday, playing two snaps for San Jose City College against College of the Redwoods. He helped pressure the quarterback on a fourth-quarter sack. The Redwoods routed the Jaguars 41-21, but Buzzard’s cameo stole headlines.

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New Partnership Opens a Direct Path from East San José High Schools to SJCC

SJCC and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley launched a pilot sending 30 East San José high school graduates directly into tuition-free, full-time enrollment this fall. The year-long partnership brings college courses and support services into BGCSV sites in Overfelt, Mayfair, Santee and Seven Trees, pairing academic and career guidance with employer connections.

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SJCC Alumni Tell Summer Bridge Students: Your Path Doesn’t Have to Look Like Anyone Else’s

Four SJCC alumni — Sofia Valenzuela, Serafin Andrade, Isabelle Martinez and Juancristobal Jacinto — spoke to 175 incoming Summer Bridge students at the SJCC Theater about their paths from City College to UC Berkeley, UCLA and San José State. Moderated by Dr. Juan Gamboa, the panel offered honest, encouraging stories about resilience and finding community.

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San José City College Announces Two Key Vice-Presidential Appointments

San José City College has named two new members of its executive leadership team, both effective July 1. Victoria Menzies joins as Vice President of Administrative Services, bringing more than 25 years of higher education experience, including a previous role at SJCC. Dr. René Alvarez has been promoted from Dean to Vice President of Student Services.

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San José City College President Dr. Marilyn Flores Honored by Hispanic Lifestyle

San José City College President Dr. Marilyn Flores was honored June 17 by Hispanic Lifestyle at the HL | Milestone Series – Silicon Valley in downtown San José. Flores, the first Latina president in SJCC’s more than 100-year history, was recognized for her leadership, commitment to student success, and educational impact throughout Silicon Valley.

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Ganna Zgamma, Guadalupe Alatorre, and SJ Councilmember Pamela Campos on the set of Take a Paws.
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Take a Paws Closes a Chapter as Creator and Host Ganna Zgama Graduates, Prepares to Transfer

SJCC Valedictorian and Take a Paws creator Ganna Zgama recorded her final episode as co-host the day after Commencement, welcoming photographer Lilith Sanchez and San José City Council Member Pamela Campos as guests. Zgama, weighing transfers to UC Berkeley or USC, will be succeeded by student Ariana Ramirez this fall.

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