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2023 was a year full of growth and renewed energy across the West Valley-Mission Community College District.
From impressive enrollment growth, to special events and grand openings, to new outreach programs and community partnerships, to athletic championships and record-setting graduation and transfer rates - 2023 was action-packed and full of magical moments. We hope you enjoy this small taste of the magic we shared with the students, faculty, staff, and community supporters who make our colleges phenomenal institutions of higher learning.
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Lunar New Year Celebration at Mission College
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West Valley College Womens WaterPolo Team claims 4th Straight NorCal Championship
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Graduating class of first-class firefighters at Mission College
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Welcoming West Valley College's New President Jennifer Taylor-Mendoza
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Community Partners like MeriWest Credit Union make our work possible
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Mission College Joins National Day of Celebration for First-Generation College Students
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West Valley Mens Basketball was undefeated in 2023
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New Summer Concert Series at Mission College
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Office of Student Needs continues to expand programs to remove barriers to academic success
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Celebrating community partnerships with organizations like Year Up
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Welcoming West Valley College Tour Guide in a Year of Remarkable Enrollment Growth
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Grand Opening of new Mission College Food Pantry
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Chancellor Davis and community supporters enjoy the Performing Arts Gala reception
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Nursing Assistant Graduate at Mission College
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President Awan celebrating with Mission College graduates
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Disability Services deepens its commitment to helping all students achieve their goals
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Community volunteers step up to provide career week panel
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Mission College welcomes hundreds of runners to its inaugural 5k Races
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Multicultural Day Celebration at Mission College
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Free Tuition is expanding in 2024!
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Supporting our Veterans at the Daniel E. Furtado Veterans Resource Center
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In a unique partnership with Elmwood Jail, Mission College reaches justice impacted students with college courses.
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VP Paquier at Scholarship Celebration with scholarship sponsors Fang Pei Che and Sima Talai
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Robotics student explains her project to Dean Lam
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West Valley College hosts LatinX Student Summit
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Open House captures spirit of West Valley College academics
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Mission College Graduates
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Exceptional internship programs available at West Valley College
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District Retiree and Years of Service Celebration
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Mission College Symphony
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Cilker School of Art and Design Fashion Show
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Ribbon Cutting at West Valley College Visual Arts Building
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Ribbon Cutting at Mission College Business and Technology Building
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West Valley College Student Athletes at Commencement
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Mission College UMOJA Program Students and Staff
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Tours for prospective students and their families
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Enrollment Growth Means a Packed House