‘Everything is political’: Supervisor Betty Duong urges SJCC students to engage beyond the ballot box
‘Everything is political’: Supervisor Betty Duong urges SJCC students to engage beyond the ballot box
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Dr. Flores Spotlights SJCC’s Growth and Community Impact in San José City Council Invocation
Dr. Marilyn Flores delivered the invocation at the Sept. 15 San José City Council meeting, highlighting SJCC’s 105-year history, its new $188 million Career Education Building, and the college’s $895.7 million annual economic impact. She shared her own first-generation, bilingual journey to a Ph.D. as an example of education’s transformative power.
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San José City College Celebrates 105 Years, Building Future From Its Past
San José City College celebrated its 105th anniversary Sept. 9 with cake, cupcakes and remarks from President Dr. Marilyn Flores in the Career Education Complex, coinciding with Student Club Day. Founded Sept. 12, 1921, SJCC has grown from 86 students to more than 16,000, honoring its history while building toward its second century.
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The Unofficial Orientation: SJCC’s Podcast Tackles the First Weeks of College
Take A Paws the student-run podcast at San José City College kicked off its second season with practical guidance for the fall semester, featuring campus staff on student resources, recruitment and athletics. Hosts and guests emphasized showing up early to opportunities, building community despite awkwardness, and balancing institutional advice with lighthearted moments, including a recurring coffee-order ritual.
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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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