Mission College News
The latest news stories about Mission College in Santa Clara, California.
Mission College’s Monster Dash & Bash 5K Walk/Run Shatters Records with Over 600 Participants!
Mission College celebrated a spooktacular success this past Saturday, Oct. 12, hosting its largest-ever Monster Dash & Bash 5K Walk/Run, with over 600 participants filling the campus with excitement and energy. From families in creative costumes to elite runners, everyone came together to enjoy
Governor Signs Historic Free College Bill for West Valley-Mission Community College District into Law
Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 3158 into law, marking a major victory for students in the West Valley-Mission Community College District (WVMCCD).
Grand Opening of Mission Market: A New Era of Student Support
In collaboration with the Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon Valley and the Bill Wilson Center, Mission Market aims to be a cornerstone of student support, recognizing that access to healthy meals is vital for academic success.
Mission College Sees Significant Enrollment Growth for Fall 2024 Semester
Mission College is celebrating a significant increase in enrollment for the Fall 2024 semester. Overall headcount has risen by 8 percent, seat count by 9 percent, and full-time equivalent students (FTES) are up by 6.4 percent in comparison to the 2023 Fall Semester.
"Design Career Handbook" to Guide Designers
Jeanine Flores, a tenured professor at Mission College, has co-authored a new book, "Design Career Handbook: Everything You Need to Know to Get a Job and Be Successful," alongside her husband, Kevin Flores.
Eric Shaunce, Transportation Coach Operator
Eric Shaunce used to ride what was called "Hotel 22," one of the VTA bus lines up El Camino Real that unhoused people would ride at night to stay warm. However, he turned his life around with the help of the VTA bus operator program, and various drug rehabilitation programs.