SBVC News
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SBVC Nursing Alumna Spreads Joy Through Sewing
August 28, 2023
In addition to her work as a nurse, Ellsworth enjoys sewing, a skill she has used to help the hospital's staff and patients. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she started making hats and face masks for co-workers out of scrubs that were no longer needed.
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Summer Bridge Prepares Students for College Life
August 25, 2023
Summer Bridge is one way for incoming Valley-Bound Commitment students to develop the skills necessary for a successful first year of college.
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Dr. Linda Fontanilla Launches Community Presentation Series
August 23, 2023
Throughout the summer, Interim President Dr. Linda Fontanillaconducted a presentation series for various influential community groups, including local chambers of commerce and rotary associations.
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Summer Enrollment Grows Driven by Free Tuition & Textbooks
August 21, 2023
Offering all students free tuition and textbooks at SBVC likely has a significant impact on student enrollment, as was witnessed firsthand this summer when total student headcount increased by 33% over the prior summer, from 5,680 in Summer 2022 to 7,551in Summer 2023.
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SBVC's First Techtopia Brings Cutting-Edge Tech to Campus
August 17, 2023
The inaugural Techtopia conference was held at SBVC on May 11, where artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity were in the spotlight.
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SummerFest 2023 Brings Community to Campus
August 15, 2023
SummerFest 2023 was a spectacular evening of food, music, fireworks, and fun.