Mission College News
The latest news stories about Mission College in Santa Clara, California.
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).
Celebrating 50 Years, Mission College Reflects on a History of Impact
In a city known for innovation and transformation, Mission College has quietly and steadily carved out its own legacy as an engine of opportunity, inclusion, and progress. As it celebrates its 50th anniversary, the college reflects not just on institutional milestones, but on the lives it has helped
Mission College Supports Students of Every Age to Start Strong This Fall
As Mission College celebrates 50 years of serving the Santa Clara community, it renews its commitment to what matters most: student success, access to opportunity, and the transformative power of education. In preparation for the upcoming fall term that begins August 23, the college is launching
Mission College Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence and Equity in Education
Mission College proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, commemorating five decades of academic excellence, innovation, and community transformation. Since its founding in 1975, the college has served as a beacon of opportunity in Silicon Valley empowering students, fostering growth,