by Dale Beck | Sep 1, 2026 | Foundation News, News Highlights
For over two decades, LAVC’s athletic director Dave Mallas has been more than just a coach of the Monarchs’ baseball program. He has been a mentor, an educator, and a steady presence in the lives of hundreds of student-athletes at Los Angeles Valley College....
by Dale Beck | Sep 1, 2026 | Foundation News, News Highlights
LAVC nursing student Knarik Vardanyan began attending Los Angeles Valley College in 2019. As an immigrant, a mother, and a student adjusting to a new culture, language, and educational system, she knew continuing her education would not be easy. She was balancing...
by Dale Beck | Aug 4, 2026 | Foundation News, News Highlights
For Holly Batty, teaching is not only about delivering information. It is about creating a space where students feel safe, welcomed, and connected. Growing up, she always loved English. Reading, discussing literature, and connecting with others through ideas felt...
by Dale Beck | Aug 4, 2026 | Foundation News, News Highlights
When Chelsea Zavala first arrived at LAVC, she was searching for a better future for herself and her son. Returning to school after spending years away from education was not easy. Like many student parents, she struggled to balance classes, work, responsibilities at...
by Dale Beck | Jul 7, 2026 | Foundation News, News Highlights
Jasmine Varkey learned that finding your voice sometimes begins with taking the harder path. After graduating from Venice High School, Jasmine found herself choosing between attending a four-year university immediately or starting at community college. Like many...
by Dale Beck | Jul 7, 2026 | Foundation News, News Highlights
When Dr. Sonia Naderi was a teenager, she was fascinated by how everyday devices worked. She often watched her mother, who had studied computer engineering, solve technical problems with patience and creativity. What started with questions about how things function...
