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Month: March 2026

Earl Echelberry Photo

Honoring a Legacy of Learning: The Earl Echelberry Memorial Scholarship 

Inspired by his father’s belief in supporting the grassroots of education, Toby Echelberry established the Earl Echelberry Memorial Scholarship at Evergreen Valley College and San José City College to help students pursue their academic and creative goals.
Dan Pham and Family

San José City College Alum’s Journey from Refugee to Philanthropist 

After surviving a perilous journey as a Vietnamese boat person, Dan Pham found a new beginning at San José City College. Now a successful engineer, he has established an endowment to provide the same “lifeline” of support to the next generation of underprivileged students.
Pratham Tated

Empowered to Lead: Pratham Tated’s Path to Advocacy 

A former Student Trustee at San José-Evergreen Community College District and current Pister Scholar at UC Santa Cruz, Pratham Tated is proof that student leadership and academic excellence go hand in hand.
Katrina Green

Paving the Path to Nursing: Meet Katrina Green 

A first-generation graduate and recipient of the Santa Clara Family Health Plan scholarship, Katrina Green is transforming her Associate in Science into a career of service as she pursues her dream of becoming a nurse.
Geraldine Polvos

Geraldine Polvos: A First-Generation Student’s Path to Becoming a Clinical Social Worker

As a first-generation student navigating college without a roadmap, Geraldine Polvos found her direction at San José City College, transforming a 2015 scholarship into a career dedicated to healing others.
Dr. Misty Stroud

Creating Access Where Barriers Once Existed: Dr. Misty Stroud’s Commitment to Student Opportunity 

Dr. Misty Stroud, Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs at San José City College, believes education should serve as a pathway to opportunity rather than a system students must struggle to navigate. Through the Women in STEM Scholarship and the Single Parent “Rising While Raising” Scholarship, she is helping remove barriers and expand access for students.
SVCE

Silicon Valley Clean Energy Supports Regional Electrification Workforce Pipeline 

Silicon Valley Clean Energy has committed $45,000 to support scholarships for students in San José City College’s Trades Orientation Program, strengthening the regional pipeline of workers entering the electrification workforce.
CE Complex

San José City College Opens New Career Education Complex and Announces Ribbon Cutting Celebration 

San José City College has opened its new Career Education Complex, a state-of-the-art facility designed to support workforce training and student success. A community ribbon cutting celebration is scheduled for April 15, with sponsorship opportunities available to support student scholarships.
Luis Gutierrez

Retired SJCC Professor Establishes Transfer Scholarship for Art Students 

After a 26-year career in the classroom, retired San José City College Professor Luis Gutierrez is paying it forward with a new scholarship designed to help the next generation of artists transfer to four-year universities.
Robert N Chang Family at SJCC

Robert N. Chang Scholarship Celebrates 25 Years of Impact 

With over $1.5 million in contributions, the Robert N. Chang Charitable Foundation marks 25 years as the largest scholarship donor in the district, transforming the lives of 168 students at San Jose City College.
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San José Clean Energy Supports Electrification Workforce Training at SJCC  

A $100,000 investment from San José Clean Energy is supporting scholarships for students in San José City College’s Trades Orientation Program (TOP), helping build the region’s electrification workforce.
EVC 50th

EVC 50th Anniversary Kick-Off Celebrates Community Support 

Evergreen Valley College launched a year-long celebration of its 50th Anniversary, bringing together campus leaders, community sponsors and alumni to honor five decades of student success and the partners who make it possible.