Messages From the President
2025-26 Academic Year
President Omar Torres
- March 2, 2026: A Message to Our Campus Community: You Are Not Alone
- Jan. 29, 2026: Updated Campus Protocols and Federal Enforcement
- Jan. 7, 2026: President's Open Office Hours — Winter Quarter 2026
- Jan. 7, 2026: Our Ongoing Commitment to All Students
- Jan. 6, 2026: In Memory of Omonike Weusi-Puryear
- Jan. 5, 2026: Welcome to Winter 2026 Quarter
- Dec. 1, 2025: In Memory of Mia Park
- Nov. 25, 2025: Thanksgiving Greetings for All
- Oct. 30, 2025: Important Update: Emergency Support for Students Affected by SNAP/CalFresh Suspension
- Oct. 30, 2025: New Associate Vice President of Communications and External Relations
- Oct. 24, 2025: We value every student, and we’ll keep you informed of immigration enforcement activity
- Oct. 20, 2025: Input requested on draft Strategic Enrollment Management 2027-30 Plan and Thank You Strategic Plan 2027-30
- Oct. 13, 2025: In Memory of Jean C. Trimble
- Sept. 22, 2025: Welcome to Fall 2025 Quarter and Important Reminders
- Sept. 2, 2025: College Opening Day and Welcome Day
- Aug. 15, 2025: Two Recent Rankings for De Anza
- July 24, 2025: Following Up Regarding the Transition to Basic Aid
Previous Years
2024-25 Academic Year
- June 26, 2025: New Vice President of Student Services
- June 26, 2025: New Vice President of Workforce Innovation and Economic Advancement
- June 22, 2025: Celebrating Our Achievements
- June 19, 2025: In Memory of Richard Ferrie
- June 10, 2025: Thanks To Our Dining Services Staff and Food Services Update
- May 19, 2025: New Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services
- May 14, 2025: Classified Appreciation Week
- May 13, 2025: 100 Days of Listening Summary
- May 7, 2025: New Vice President of Instruction
- April 29, 2025: In Memory of Trent Blakely
- April 28, 2025: Exciting New Opportunities Beginning Fall 2025
- April 26, 2025: A Memorable Spring Saturday on Campus
- April 11, 2025: Support for Our International Students
- April 8, 2025: Sanctuary District Resolution
- March 5, 2025: Our Unwavering Commitment to Equity
- March 2, 2025: Innovation Grant Opportunity at De Anza College for 2025-26
- Feb. 17, 2025: Supporting ALL Students and Available Wallet-Size Cards
- Feb. 4, 2025: In Memory of Don Barnett
- Jan. 29, 2025: Update on Federal Directives
- Jan. 22, 2025: Accreditation Reaffirmation for De Anza College – Congratulations and Gratitude
- Jan. 20, 2025: Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Ongoing Support for All Students
- Jan. 3, 2025: Happy New Year From Your New President
Earlier Presidents
- From Interim President Christina G. Espinosa-Pieb (messages from 2024 and 2018-2020)
- From President Lloyd Holmes (messages from 2020-2024)
- From President Brian Murphy (messages from 2007-2018)