(San José, CA) Former San José City College track and field star and social justice activist Lee Evans has died after suffering a stroke a week earlier in Lagos, Nigeria. He was 74. In 1968 he won gold medals in the 400-meter and 4 x 400m relay races in the…
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San José City College Centennial: McArthur Hoang
Growing up in San José, McArthur ‘Mac’ Hoang was a foster youth with a difficult childhood. After aging out of foster care, he occasionally attended college around the Bay Area, but he wasn’t serious about it until he went to San José City College in 2014. Starting in double remedial…
Announcing The Robert N. Chang Student Center at SJCC
Learn about the rich and long-lasting relationship between the SJCC community and the Robert N. Chang Foundation and its inspiring scholars.
San José City College Centennial: The Nakaso Family
San José City College is celebrating its 100-year anniversary. We are bringing you stories of those who are a part of its long history. The Nakaso family has been a part of City College since the early 60’s when former City College athletic instructor, Sam Nakaso, brought his wife, former…
Advance Your Career with a Degree in Construction
Discover how you can break into the construction industry fast with a Certificate or an AS Degree in Construction Technology at SJCC.
San José City College Centennial: Nghi Ung
San José City College student, Nghi Ung, immigrated to the United States from Vietnam with her family when she was around twelve years old. She had a very hard childhood in Vietnam. But moving to the U.S. was the first step that began to turn things around for her and…
Our New Social Justice Degree in Chicanx/Latinx Studies
San José City College introduces one of four new transfer degrees in Social Justice. Learn about the importance of Chicanx/Latinx Studies.
San José City College Centennial: Dr. Chui L. Tsang
Dr. Chui L. Tsang was San José City College’s president for nine years starting in 1998. Born in Hong Kong, he moved to the United States after high school to go to college where he first became interested in education. He saw City College through many building renovations, including the César Chávez library, and helped strengthen ties with Latino and Vietnamese American communities. His passion for diversifying City College and making it relevant to its surrounding communities can be felt to this day.
Why African American Studies is Essential to Equity
Explore how SJCC’s new Associate of Arts in Social Justice: African American Studies supports critical efforts to achieve greater equity.
San José City College Centennial: Opal
Meet SJCC alumna Opal, a musical, rose loving, bridge climbing engineer who toured the Sydney Opera House. She began her journey at San José City College.