Mission College News
The latest news stories about Mission College in Santa Clara, California.
Mission College President Dr. Seher Awan Featured on NVIDIA AI Podcast
Mission College President Dr. Seher Awan is featured in the latest episode of the NVIDIA AI Podcast. She shares how the Santa Clara college is using artificial intelligence to close equity gaps, empower first-generation students, and reimagine the future of education.
Mission Secures Over 1,000 Additional Pounds of Food Weekly to Support Students Amid CalFresh Delays
Mission College has taken swift action to safeguard student well-being in response to anticipated delays in CalFresh benefit distribution caused by the ongoing federal government shutdown. Beginning this week, the college will bring in more than 1,000 additional pounds of food each week for its
Mission Marks 50 Years of Excellence with “Golden Milestones: A Walk-Through Mission’s Legacy”
This year marks Mission College’s 50th anniversary - five decades dedicated to empowering students, fostering innovation, and transforming the community. As part of this yearlong celebration, Mission College will host “Golden Milestones: A Walk-Through Mission’s Legacy” on Tuesday, November
From Mission College to the Open Ocean: How STEMSEAS Changed Two Students’ Lives
Through hands-on field trips and immersive experiences, Kaylee Ly and fellow student Jen Valenzuela found themselves on a path that would eventually lead to STEMSEAS, a National Science Foundation-funded program that gives undergraduates the rare chance to live and work aboard research vessels,
Professor Mark Engel Exhibits Shifting Terrain at Triton Museum of Art
The Triton Museum of Art will host Shifting Terrain, a solo exhibition of paintings by Mark Engel, Professor of Studio Art at Mission College, through January 4, 2026. The show celebrates Engel’s achievements as both a practicing artist and an educator, highlighting Mission College’s commitment
Yolanda Barnes Honored as 2025 Woman of the Year in Advocacy
Mission College is proud to share that Yolanda Barnes, Counseling Faculty, Articulation Officer, Umoja Elder, and steadfast Higher Education Advocate, has been named the 2025 Woman of the Year in Advocacy by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Silicon Valley Chapter (NCBW SVC).