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Whether you earned a certificate, completed your degree or even just took a few classes, you’re an important part of our alumni family. Our students follow many different paths, and that diversity of experience is something we’re incredibly proud of.

We’re building a network that reflects the spirit, resilience, and success of our alumni. Staying connected means sharing your journey, celebrating your milestones, and helping current students see what’s possible.

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81

scholarship funds

$210,000

scholarship money awarded for ’25-’26

$40,000

in emergency grants awarded in ’24-’25

15,376

Students served at both EVC and SJCC

Alumni Stories

This page highlights the stories behind the numbers — the alumni who make it all happen.

Dan Pham and Family

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

March 10, 2026 / ,
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 

March 10, 2026 /
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 

March 10, 2026 /
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

March 10, 2026 /
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. Olivia Sanchez

A Legacy of Care: Dr. Olivia Sanchez’s Journey to Medicine 

February 25, 2026 /
After discovering her calling at San José City College, East Side native Dr. Olivia Sanchez navigated a decade of medical training to become a dedicated OB/GYN and community leader.
Josephine Desiree Nije

Pioneering Care: Josephine Desiree Njie’s Clinical Legacy 

January 22, 2026 /
From arriving in the U.S. as an international student to pioneering the Behavioral Response Team at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San José City College alum Josephine Desiree Njie is redefining psychiatric care and nursing education.
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