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Welcome to 4CD Community News, an online newsletter designed to provide news and information to our greater community. The Contra Costa Community College District (4CD) encompasses three colleges: Contra Costa College in San Pablo, Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill and San Ramon, and Los Medanos College in Pittsburg and Brentwood.
With nearly 50,000 students and thousands of course offerings, our colleges are open to all, and they provide associate degrees, associate degrees for transfer, certificate programs in dozens of industries, career training, athletics, student clubs, and more!
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4CD Recognized for Excellence in Sustainability
The California Community Colleges Board of Governors recently honored leading innovators and standout programs with the 2025 Energy and Sustainability Awards for their ongoing efforts to achieve environmental sustainability while advancing the goals of the system’s strategic plan, Vision 2030.
Among the six awardees, Contra Costa Community College District’s Energy and Sustainability Manager, Tracy Marcial (pictured above fourth from right) earned the "Sustainability Champion" award.
Tracy has been promoting sustainability and energy efficiency at 4CD since 2016. Her leadership and influence are clearly seen in the Districtwide Sustainability Goals and, because of her leadership, the District can proudly see measurable progress against climate change.
Tracy’s work and impact are rooted in her belief and practice that sustainability is closely woven into the District’s focus on closing equity gaps.
Congratulations, Tracy!
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DVC Professor Earns Statewide Faculty Association Award
Congratulations to Diablo Valley College Professor Juan Huerta Villicana, who received the 2026 Emancipation Through Education Award from the Faculty Association of California Community Colleges.
This award recognizes an educator whose work advances equity, access, and opportunity through education — and Professor Huerta Villicana's impact speaks for itself. With more than 14 years of experience supporting students and families across diverse educational and social service settings, including extensive work with undocumented migrant farmworker communities, Professor Huerta Villicana continues to lead with purpose and heart.
As a faculty member in the Early Childhood Education Department at DVC, he fosters inclusive learning environments and expands access to higher education through his teaching, mentorship, and advocacy.
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Farmworkers’ Movement Legacy Award Winners Announced
Los Medanos College is pleased to announce honorees of its 2026 La Fuerza del Pueblo: Farmworkers’ Movement Legacy Awards Celebration.
The awards celebrate community members who stand as models of service, activism, and non-violent social change.
Congratulations to this year's honorees:
Exemplary Community Service
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Maria Reyes, Community Health Education Manager for La Clínica & Community Organizer
East County Educator Award
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Elizabeth Gonzalez, ELD and General Education English Teacher at Liberty High School (Liberty Union High School District)
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Dr. Italo Rossi, Science Teacher at Antioch High School (Antioch Unified School District)
La Fuerza del Pueblo Spirit Award
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Salvador Velazquez, Los Medanos College Student, President of LMC Associated Students & Delegate for the Student Senate for California Community Colleges
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Natalia Longoria, Los Medanos College Student, Puente Program Ambassador & President of the LMC Puente Club
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Juan Rubio, Antioch High School Student & Founder of Youthful Hearts United Service Organization
Honorees will receive recognition at the annual awards program at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 3 in the Student Union Conference Center, 2700 E. Leland Road. RSVPs are encouraged.
Learn more.
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Student Newspaper Extends Record-Breaking Run for Most National Journalism Awards
With another honor this year, The Advocate, Contra Costa College's student news outlet, has extended its record as most-awarded two-year student media outlet in Associated Collegiate Press history.
The Advocate is the only two-year college program to rank among the organization’s top ten most-awarded outlets nationally.
The same month, student journalists at Contra Costa College also took home two awards from the Journalism Association of Community College. The new honors recognize The Advocate's news website and email newsletter, with a third award going to former managing editor Arianna Caramagno for enterprise reporting.
Read the article by Contra Costa News.
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Summer Bridge Program Seeks Students Interested in Engineering Careers
The Contra Costa College Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Pathways (EDAP) program is now accepting applications for the summer bridge program, which runs from June 22 through July 30.
This FREE 6-week program is designed to give students a boost in the fundamental math skills required for engineering pursuit, provide career and professional skills opportunities, and connect participants with like-minded peer students who are also interested in pursuing an engineering pathway.
The program takes place in person on campus Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Learn more about eligibility and apply today!
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