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President Flores Addresses Library Controversy, Shares Spring Updates in Video Message

SJCC President Dr. Marilyn Flores shares a video message ahead of spring break, addressing the campus town hall on the library renaming and mural controversy. She also outlines three institutional updates: student pathways and enrollment planning, a students-first approach to resource allocation, and a $4 million perimeter security and lighting upgrade.

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A group of eight people stands together in a conference room, posing for a group photo. They are dressed in a mix of professional and event-branded attire, including blazers, dress shirts, long skirts, slacks, and T‑shirts with “MESA” printed on them. A presentation screen is visible in the background displaying a slide with text. The room has carpeted flooring, tables, and a door to the left.
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From a Closed Door to the Cosmos: How One College Program Is Rewriting Who Gets to Do Science

San José City College’s MESA program presented a milestone update to the SJECCD Board of Trustees on March 10, showcasing how the program has helped 240 first-generation and low-income STEM students access internships, conferences, and transfer opportunities since spring 2023. Alumna and NASA veteran Ali Guarneros Luna headlined the presentation alongside three current and former MESA students.

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Two Jaguars Named Semi-Finalists for One of the Nation’s Most Prestigious Transfer Scholarships

San José City College students Ganna Zgama and Owen Trelles have been named semi-finalists for the 2026 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship — one of the most competitive transfer awards in the country. Their selection is a reflection of the grit, leadership, and heart that define the Jaguar spirit.

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SJCC Researchers Honored for Equity Planning Work

Three California community college administrators received the 2026 David Mertes Award for Excellence in Community College Research from the Association of California Community College Administrators. Dr. René Alvarez, Dr. Rowena Tomaneng and Dr. Joyce Lui were honored for research proposing that embedding equity frameworks into annual program reviews produces more consistent, measurable student outcomes.

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A group of six women in traditional Vietnamese Áo dài dresses receive certificates from a group of officials on a stage, celebrating an event.
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San José City College Vietnamese Student Association Honored at Congressional Ceremony

Congressman Ro Khanna hosted the Congressional Honoring Day for Vietnamese Americans in San Jose, recognizing 50 years of community contributions across the Bay Area. Among the honorees was the San José City College Vietnamese Student Association.

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The San Jose City College women's basketball team poses for a group photo on the court following their victory over Monterey Peninsula College on Feb. 20, 2026. The players, wearing purple and gold San Jose City jerseys, are arranged in two rows — six standing in the back row alongside their coach in a gray jacket, and five kneeling in the front row. The game was played in Monterey Peninsula's gymnasium, which features maroon and gray bleachers visible in the background.
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San José City College Women’s Basketball Clinches Share of Conference Title with win over Monterey Peninsula

San Jose City College’s women’s basketball team clinched a share of the Coast Conference championship with a dominant 68-23 road win over Monterey Peninsula College on Friday. Synise Byrd led the way with 26 points, while four other starters scored in double figures. The Jaguars share the title with Hartnell College.

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