News @ De Anza

De Anza College will host an Oct. 25 community meeting as part of "1500 Stories," an ambitious digital storytelling project that is exploring the effects of economic inequality in Silicon Valley and elsewhere.

This year's Taste of History benefit on Oct. 27 will feature Wesley Ueunten, a musician, activist and scholar of Okinawan culture. Through music and lyrics, Ueunten will share the stories of a unique and resilient people.

Celebrate the start of fall quarter with a series of free outdoor concerts on campus! Stop by the Campus Center Patio and enjoy live music at midday on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 24-26.

De Anza College has earned a top ranking among two-year schools with the best graduation rates, according to federal data compiled by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

A De Anza student has won a $2,000 scholarship from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Jia Yi Lim was recognized for her work as director, editor, videographer and producer on several films made with fellow students.

Expensive textbooks and other materials can be a challenge for many students. Fortunately, instructors are finding new ways to help your book dollars go further at De Anza.

Retired President Brian Murphy is the subject of a new profile in the magazine Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. It says he "set a national standard not only for educational excellence, but also for a comprehensive commitment to social justice."

Yaneth Gutierrez, a 2018 graduate of De Anza, wrote the following first-person article about her experience graduating with her daughter, Eunice Romero, who was also a De Anza student.

President Brian Murphy has appointed Rob Mieso as vice president of Student Services, following a national search. "He is a person of deep commitment and extraordinary competence," Murphy said.

An acclaimed San Jose artist and several De Anza students have begun work on a special outdoor mural that will commemorate the college's 50th Anniversary, marking the end of a yearlong celebration.