SBVC News
APIA Holds First Lunar New Year Celebration
March 10, 2026
Students, faculty, and staff welcomed the Year of the Horse during the Asian and Pacific Islander Association's (APIA) first-ever Lunar New Year event.
SBVC Sees Highest Spring Enrollment in Over 30 Years
March 9, 2026
San Bernardino Valley College notched its highest spring semester enrollment in more than three decades, with a total of 15,064 students enrolled as of mid February.
Sold-Out 'Centennial Journey' Gala to Feature Restored 100-Year-Old Buick
March 8, 2026
San Bernardino Valley College's sold-out, black-tie gala "Centennial Journey" will feature a walkway of classic cars, including a 1926 Buick Standard 6 - Model 28 that is being restored by members of the SBVC automotive program.
SBVC Marks First Black History Month with BSI Designation
March 7, 2026
San Bernardino Valley College celebrated its first year as an official Black-Serving Institution (BSI) with a festive brunch February 4, featuring music by the Giancarlo Jazz Band, a catered meal, and a sparkling cider toast.
Centennial Spotlight: Lois Carson
February 21, 2026
Distinguished alumna Lois Carson's legacy lives on at SBVC. A trailblazer in education, San Bernardino Valley College alumna Lois Carson made history throughout her lifetime, including as the first person of color elected to the San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD) Board of Trustees.
SBVC President Dr. Contreras Named CEO Fellow at Wheelhouse
February 20, 2026
Last fall, San Bernardino Valley College President Dr. Gilbert J. Contreras was invited to participate as a CEO Fellow in the 2026 Institute on Leadership at Wheelhouse: The Center for Community College Leadership and Research.
Pell Grant Support Increases for Students
February 19, 2026
San Bernardino Valley College's financial aid team continues to "advance community" and expand "opportunities for all."
Convocation Week Helps SBVC Faculty and Staff Gear Up for Spring
February 18, 2026
During Convocation Week January 13-16, the San Bernardino Valley College community prepared for the spring semester by attending movie- and pop culture-themed information sessions created by the Professional Development Committee.