Before San José City College alum and Olympic gold medal winner, Dr. André Phillips won gold in the 400-meter hurdles at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, he made a very important decision in high school. Dr. Phillips turned down a full ride at UCLA to go to San José City College…

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San José City College Centennial: Olympian Millard Hampton
Learn more about San José City College’s storied track and field program by watching the premiere of Against All Odds: The Olympic Heroes of City College. At the 1976 Montreal Olympics, a relatively unknown sprinter, San José City College alum Millard Hampton, would go on to win a gold and…
San José City College Centennial: Bert Bonanno
Learn more about how Bert Bonanno developed a world-class track and field program at San José City College. Watch the premiere of Against All Odds: The Olympic Heroes of City College. San José has long been known as the “Track Capital of the World.” How does a city first known…
Want to Become a Successful Skin Care Specialist?
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Help Heal Your Community with Alcohol & Drug Studies
The COVID 19 pandemic nears a close but communities still need support. Learn how you can help with substance use treatment and recovery.
San José City College Centennial: Dr. Joseph King
Just this year, the City of San José designated Post Street as the Qmunity District, a welcoming and inclusive destination for San José’s LGBTQ+ community. San Jose City College has also been growing its outreach to LGBTQ+ students and employees, proposing to create more safe zones on campus. All of…
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Discover why SJCC’s Cosmetology Programs are consistently rated as some of the best in California. Learn how you can become a cosmetologist.
Launch Your Career in Laser Tech at SJCC Today
Want to become a laser technician? Learn how you can jumpstart a successful career in laser technology at San José City College.
San José City College Centennial: Mayor Richard Tran
Milpitas Mayor Richard Tran I went to Milpitas High School and am a proud graduate of the class of 2003. Trojans for life! Yet, I wasn’t really the best student in high school. I put in a whole lot of effort, but some issues off campus presented a real challenge…
The Power of Dance at San José City College
Express yourself, find physical joy, make a meaningful career out of your passion for dance. Get a Certificate or Associate of Arts in Dance.