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Alumna Sarah Gonzales Starts New Journey with SBCCD Police Department
August 30, 2024
Sarah Gonzales is stepping into a new role in the San Bernardino Community College District, going from being a student to a member of the SBCCD Police Department.
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SBVC'S 3rd Annual SummerFest Breaks Multiple Records
August 28, 2024
On Saturday, July 6th, SBVC's campus reverberated with music and the boom of fireworks as SummerFest 2024 took place for its third year.
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President Contreras Embarks on Intensive Listening Tour of Campus & Community
August 26, 2024
On July 1, 2024, Dr. Gilbert Contreras officially began his tenure as the 15th President of San Bernardino Valley College.
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SBVC Graduates Class 42 of the Extended Basic Police Academy
August 23, 2024
After 950 hours of comprehensive training, Class 42 of the San Bernardino Valley College Extended Basic Police Academy graduated on June 29, with every member well-prepared and ready to serve.
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SBVC Partners with SBCUSD to Host Annual Back to School Extravaganza
August 21, 2024
On July 24, San Bernardino Valley College and the San Bernardino City Unified School District collaborated to host a spectacular back-to-school extravaganza on SBVC's campus.
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Summer Enrollment Grows by 7% Over Prior Year
August 19, 2024
San Bernardino Valley College is experiencing a vibrant summer semester as the institution experiences a significant increase in enrollment for the Summer 2024 semester over the prior year, with a remarkable 7% increase in student headcount, or from 7,559 in Summer 2023 to 8,089 in Summer 2024.