Dr. Armando Cervantes, a San José City College alumnus, shared his inspiring journey from advertising to medicine with students at the MESA Center. Now practicing medicine in San José, he encourages future healthcare professionals to embrace persistence, find their purpose, and remember that “you plus a little bit of motivation equals success.”
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When Lesly Martinez stood before a virtual audience of San […]
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San José City College went 3–0 at the Tipoff Tournament at Percy Carr Gym, defeating Palo Verde, Lassen, and Feather River behind balanced scoring, strong defense, and key bench contributions. Ryan Baker, Langston Boyd, Muhammad Singleton, and Jeremiah Butler led a deep rotation as the Jaguars improved to 2–1 on the season.
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Korean-born artist Jung Sun Lee transforms displacement into luminous geometry and embroidered landscapes in Nomad Reflection: Life Goes On at San José City College. Moderated by Professor Emanuela Harris-Sintamarian, the exhibition reveals Lee’s meditative fusion of paint and thread—mapping belonging, endurance, and the quiet resilience of life in motion.
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Pulitzer Prize–winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen returned to his hometown for a heartfelt talk at San José City College’s César E. Chávez Library, reflecting on his refugee journey, his parents’ struggles, and the power of storytelling. He urged students to seek truth, embrace empathy, and honor their communities through honesty.
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Retired SJCC art professor Luis Gutierrez has established the Luis Gutierrez Fine Art Scholarship, awarding five $2,000 scholarships annually to art students transferring to four-year universities. Gutierrez, who taught painting and drawing for 28 years, says the fund honors the support he received and offers mentorship to future artists.
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