Archived News RELEASES
General News
Anonymous $1 Million Pledge Fuels FHDA Foundation Initiative - January 2024
Foothill College and Applied Materials host semiconductor Manufacturing Forum - November 2023
National Student Clearinghouse Data Breach - July 2023
Bond Sales Bring Taxpayer Savings - June 2021
Statement of Dr. Judy C. Miner, District Chancellor - July 2020
District Joins Lawsuit Over Emergency Aid to Students - May 2020
Trustees Put bond, Parcel Tax Measures on Ballot - November 2019
Survey: Residents Value Affordability, Preparation for Transfer and Jobs - January 2018
Report: Students, Employers like Bachelor's Degree Programs - December 2017
District Seeks Volunteers for Committees - November 2017
Foothill, De Anza Rank at Top for Transfer, Graduation - May 2015
District Wins Grant to Develop Online Learning Portal - December 2013
Couple Commits $3.5M to Foothill-De Anza Foundation - August 2013
Chancellor to Attend White House Summit on Community Colleges - Sept. 2010
Measure to Preserve College Courses Heads to Ballot - August 2010
U.S. Secretary of Education to Speak at Commencements - June 2010
Kanter to be Sworn in July 1 as Under Secretary of Education - June 2009
Obama Picks Kanter for Key U.S. Education Department Post - April 2009
Partners Unveil Plans for Community at NASA Ames - March 2009
Board Approves Plan to Fully Fund Retiree Medical Benefits Liability - November 2006
Board of Trustees
FHDA Board Appoints Alexander Gvatua to Vacant seat - January 2025
FHDA Seeks Applicants for Vacant Trustee Seat in Central Sunnyvale - December 2024
Two FHDA Trustees Retain Seats - September 2022
District Begins Move to Trustee area Elections - March 2019
District Seeks Volunteers for Committee Service - Oct. 2016
Memorial Service April 19 Honors Founding Trustee Robert Smithwick - March 2013
Chancellor's Comments on the Loss of Dr. Robert Smithwick - March 2013
District Takes Steps Toward Acquiring Property at Onizuka - Aug. 2011
Trustees Appoint Joan Barram to Fill Governing Board Seat - September 2009
Trustees Appoint Pearl Cheng to Foothill-De Anza Board Post - December 2008
District Personnel
Omar Javier Torres Named De Anza College President - December 2024
Experienced Human Resources Leader Joins Foothill-De Anza - August 2024
Christopher Dela Rosa Joins District as Vice Chancellor of Business Services - June 2024
Lee Lambert Named Next District Chancellor - May 2023
District Announces Finalists for Chancellor Position - April 2023
Kristina Whalen Named Next Foothill College President - January 2023
Fong Returns as Foothill's Acting President - November 2021
Danny Acosta Chosen to Lead District Police Department - December 2018
Chancellor Names Veteran Administrator interim De Anza President - May 2018
Trustees Select Judy Miner as Next Chancellor - June 2015
District Announces Finalists for Chancellor's Post - May 2015
Chancellor Thor Announces Retirement - December 2014
Chancellor Thor Honored for Lifetime Achievement - November 2012
Technology Innovator Joins Executive Leadership Team - July 2012
Kevin McElroy Joins District as Vice Chancellor of Business - Aug. 2010
Chancellor Named to National Committee on Student Success - June 2010
Linda M. Thor Named Next Chancellor of Foothill-De Anza - December 2009
New Vice Chancellor Joins Foothill-De Anza District - February 2008
Levine Sworn in As Foothill-De Anza Police Chief - August 2004
De Anza
Universal Pictures Films Steve Jobs Biopic at De Anza - February 2015
Brian Murphy Named President of De Anza College – May 2004
Foothill College
The $10,000 Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene is Here - January 2015
Judy C. Miner Named President of Foothill College - April 2007
Measures C & E
Annual Report Tracks Measure C Bond Spending, Progress - February 2014
Bond Refinancing Lowers Interest Costs for District Taxpayers - May 2012
With Refunding, Taxpayers Look Forward to Lower Bond Rates - March 2012
Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee Releases Annual Report - Feb. 2012
Citizens' Bond Committee Documents Measure C Progress, District Thanks Local Residents - Feb. 2012
Litigation Victory Clears Way for Measure C Bond Program - March 2008
Foothill-De Anza Wins Measure C Bond Lawsuit - December 2006
Measure C Passes Thanks to Strong Community Support – June 2006
Board Places Bond Measure on June 6 Ballot: Long-Term Financial Plan Would Address Facility, Equipment Needs - March 2006
Foothill-De Anza Foundation
Foundation Votes to Divest From Fossil Fuel Investments - October 2014
Foundation Board of Directors Selects New Leaders – July 2013