Ethnic Studies Instructor, Dr. Cindy Huynh, spent the first part of her life in Des Moines, Iowa. Her parents were both refugees from the Vietnam War, resettling in Iowa. Shortly after Dr. Huynh began middle school, her mother moved her and her older sister to San José. Dr. Huynh’s formative…
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Pursue a rewarding career as a Registered Dietitan (RD) or Nutritionist. Learn about our new transfer degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.
San José City College Centennial: Robert Poynter
Robert Poynter, aka Bobby “the Bullet” Poynter, grew up in Pasadena, California, during a time when Mack and Jackie Robinson lived there. Both brothers attended Pasadena Junior College (PJC), now called Pasadena City College. Before Mack’s last year at PJC, he won the silver medal in 220-yard dash in the…
San José City College Centennial: Ethnic Studies
Reflect back on SJCC’s revolutionary past and consistent pursuit of equity with the founding and evolution of the Ethnic Studies Department.
San José City College Centennial: Herminia Villarreal
Herminia Villareal, aka Minnie, was a mother of seven starting a new job teaching preschool and went to San José City College to get her degree to teach Head Start in the 1970s starting her on a new career she loved.
San José City College Centennial: The Arts
To celebrate our Centennial we looked back on 100 years in the arts at San José City College. Learn how arts programs transform and inspire.
SJCC’s New Engineering Program Debuts Classes
Introducing San José City College’s Engineering Department. New, UC and CSU transferable engineering classes are being offered now!
San José City College Centennial: Marcos Bretón
Journalist and San José City College alum Marcos Bretón was born and raised in San José and attended San José High School where he had his first exposure to journalism working on the San José High Herald thinking it would be a fun class to take. It was at San…
SJCC Centennial: Trailblazing Career Education for Silicon Valley
From Agriculture to Laser Technology and Graphic Design. Learn how Career Education at SJCC has changed over the years and how we’re preparing students for Silicon Valley jobs.