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November 12, 2026

Governor-Elect Xavier Becerra’s Education Priorities Present Opportunities for RCCD

As California prepares for its next gubernatorial administration, Governor-elect Xavier Becerra’s education priorities present opportunities for community colleges

November 9, 2026

RCCD Partners With Phenix Gateway to Expand Career and Workforce Opportunities for Neurodivergent Students

Riverside Community College District (RCCD), through its PACT program at Riverside City College (RCC), partnered with Phenix Gateway on Oct. 9 to host the Neurodivergent and Alternately Abled Career and Workforce Conference

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November 5, 2026

RCCD Announces Judge Rafael Arreola as 2026 Alumnus of the Year

Riverside City College alumnus recognized for distinguished judicial career, community leadership and lifelong commitment to public service.

October 23, 2026

RCCD Departments Ensure Timely Access to Financial Aid Distribution Following BankMobile Security Breach

Riverside Community College District (RCCD) demonstrated the strength of districtwide collaboration

October 21, 2026

RCCD Names Star Rivera-Lacey, Ph.D., as Next Chancellor

The Riverside Community College District (RCCD) Board of Trustees has selected Star Rivera-Lacey, Ph.D., as the District’s next chancellor

October 16, 2026

RCCD Celebrates Chancellor Wolde-Ab Isaac’s Legacy of Leadership and Student Success

Riverside Community College District (RCCD) honored Chancellor Wolde-Ab Isaac, Ph.D., on Thursday, Oct. 15

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October 14, 2026

Senator Kelly Seyarto Visits Moreno Valley College School of Public Safety

California State Senator Kelly Seyarto recently visited Moreno Valley College’s School of Public Safety

October 14, 2026

Manufacturing Day at IETTC @ Perris Introduces Orange Vista High School Students to Drone Technology, Engineering, and STEM Careers

Students from Orange Vista High School in the Val Verde Unified School District participated in a hands-on Manufacturing Day

norco college celebrates the award of 5 million cooperative federal title iii strenghtening institutuions program grant

October 13, 2026

Norco College Leads $5 Million BOOST Grant to Advance Online Education

Norco College, in partnership with Moreno Valley College (MVC) and Riverside City College (RCC),

October 7, 2026

RCCD Hosts California Community Colleges Climate Action and Resilience Tour

The Riverside Community College District (RCCD) welcomed state and local education and government leaders

October 6, 2026

RCCD and UCR Bring Ethnic Studies Faculty Together for Association for Ethnic Studies Preconference Event

Faculty from the University of California, California State University and community college campuses across Riverside

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September 29, 2026

SBIRCon 2026 Highlights Innovation, Collaboration and 30 Years of Inland Empire APEX Accelerator

SBIRCon 2026 brought together approximately 200 attendees each day to explore innovation

September 28, 2026

RCCD Launches Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Across the District

RCCD has launched its new Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS)

September 25, 2026

RCC Launches New ESL Pathway to Help Multilingual Students Enter Health Care Careers

Riverside City College (RCC) is expanding opportunities for multilingual students interested in health care careers

September 25, 2026

RCCD Chancellor Search Update

Thank you for your continued interest in the search for Riverside Community College District's (RCCD) next chancellor.

September 23, 2026

Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) and Riverside Community College District (RCCD) Establish Doctor of Pharmacy Pathway

New agreement creates a direct pathway to KGI’s PharmD program for students at Riverside City College, Moreno Valley College and Norco College

September 17, 2026

RCCD PACT Program Highlights Strong First Year Outcomes and Expanding Student Pathways

Riverside Community College District (RCCD) is expanding opportunities for students who have historically faced barriers to higher education and workforce entry

September 4, 2026

RCCD Welcomes International Exchange Students from China

When six students from Beijing University of Agriculture in China arrived in Southern California

August 26, 2026

RCCD WED Networks and Shares Workforce Training Resources at the Corona Chamber of Commerce – Business Expo

On August 18, 2026, staff from the Riverside Community College District (RCCD) Office of Workforce and Economic Development, along with initiatives UpSkill RCCD

August 24, 2026

Employee Giving Opens Doors for RCCD Students Studying Abroad in Tokyo

Thirty-nine students from Riverside City College, Norco College and Moreno Valley College were welcomed home

August 18, 2026

RCCD Welcomes Second Cohort of Residential Scholars During UCR Move-In Day

Riverside Community College District students marked an exciting milestone as they moved into student housing at the University of California, Riverside, for the second year of the RCCD-UCR housing partnership.

August 17, 2026

California Expands Bachelor’s Degree Opportunities, Opening New Pathways for RCCD Students

California’s efforts to expand bachelor’s degree opportunities at community colleges are creating new pathways for students across the state, including those within the Riverside Community College District (RCCD)

August 13, 2026

Norco College and City of Corona Offer Free Career-Building Certificate Programs

Norco College and the City of Corona are partnering to expand access to free educational opportunities

[L-R] Norco College VP of Planning & Development,Tenisha James, VP of Academic Affairs, Jason Parks, President Monica Green, and VP of Student Services, Kaneesha Tarrant at the Eastvale Chamber of Commerce's Champion of the Year award ceremony.

August 12, 2026

Norco College Named Eastvale Chamber of Commerce's Champion of the Year

Norco College has been named the Eastvale Chamber of Commerce's Champion of the Year

July 21, 2026

RCCD Searches for the Next Chancellor

The trustees of the Riverside Community College District (RCCD or the District) have announced the start of their search for candidates

July 21, 2026

RCCD’s PACT Program Celebrates First-Year Success

The Riverside Community College District's Promoting Achievable College Transitions (PACT) program

July 16, 2026

Governor Signs 2026–27 State Budget Delivering Key Benefits for RCCD

The Governor has signed the 2026–27 State Budget, reinforcing California’s continued investment in its community college system

July 14, 2026

Summer STEM Bridge Students Explore Engineering Pathways at Norco College

Through the Inland Engineering Pathways Partnership, funded by the Inland Empire Regional K-16 Education Collaborative

July 7, 2026

RCC President Eric Bishop Receives Element451 2026 Leadership of the Year Award

National recognition highlights visionary leadership driving student-centered innovation and institutional transformation

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June 11, 2026

Governor Newsom’s May Revise Brings New Opportunities for RCCD

Governor Gavin Newsom recently released the May Revision of California’s 2026–27 State Budget

June 11, 2026

RCCD Trustees Announce New President of Riverside City College

During closed session, the board approved the hiring of Eric Bishop, Ed.D., as the new president of Riverside City College (RCC).

June 8, 2026

RCCD Expands Digital Access by Joining eduroam Wireless Network

Riverside Community College District is strengthening its commitment to student success through expanded digital access.

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June 4, 2026

RCCD Launches Pilot Partnership with Flo-Ops to Enhance Student Engagement and Success Through Innovative Mobile Technology

Riverside Community College District launches pilot program by helping distance education students stay connected

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May 21, 2026

Inland Empire APEX Accelerator Generates $909.9 Million in Federal Contract Awards

The Inland Empire APEX Accelerator, powered by Riverside Community College District, continues to demonstrate a significant return on investment and measurable economic impact across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

May 20, 2026

RCCD Students Head to Tokyo for Work and Study

Nearly 40 local community college students are heading to Japan next month to gain international experience while earning college credit.

May 20, 2026

RCCD’s “Paint & Patience” Supports Online Student Wellness Through Creativity and Connection

Riverside Community College District is helping students prioritize mental wellness and connection through “Paint & Patience,” a creative wellness initiative designed specifically for distance education students across the district.

May 18, 2026

California Community Colleges Urge State Investment in Affordable Student Housing in Governor’s May Revise

California Community Colleges are urging state leaders to prioritize affordable student housing in the Governor’s May Revise budget proposals

May 6, 2026

RCCD Earns Gold and Bronze Professional Awards, Showcases Thought Leadership at Statewide Conference

The Riverside Community College District (RCCD) proudly announces it has earned both a Gold in the category note/card/invitation-print and a Bronze Professional Award for promotional viewbook at the 2026 Community College Public Relations Organization

May 4, 2026

RCCD Engages Jurupa Valley Community on Inland Empire Technical Trade Center Project

RCCD held two public forums in the (location of the public meetings) on April 14 & 16 to share plans and gather feedback on the proposed Inland Empire Technical Trade Center (IETTC), a transformative workforce development project planned for Jurupa

Statewide Convening Community College Apprenticeship Program Creation and Expansion

April 21, 2026

RCCD Strengthens Workforce Pathways Through Statewide Apprenticeship Convening

The Riverside Community College District (RCCD) Apprenticeship team, together with college Apprenticeship Directors from Riverside City College, Moreno Valley College, and Norco College

April 20, 2026

Lunchtime Jazz Series Draws Strong Community at RCCD Center for Social Justice & Civil Liberties

The Riverside Community College District’s, The Center for Social Justice & Civil Liberties partnered with RCC's Music Department in the Coil School of the Arts

April 20, 2026

RCCD College Corps Unites to Kick Off Week of Public Service With First Annual RCCD Serves Week

The Riverside Community College District (RCCD) College Corps program has united students, faculty, and community partners from Moreno Valley College, Norco College, and Riverside City College to launch the first annual RCCD Serves Week

April 15, 2026

RCCD Expands “Soulful Circle” to Include First-of-Its-Kind Mental Health Workshops for Online Learners

Soulful Circle is a supportive online community within the Riverside Community College District (RCCD) designed to foster the mental well-being, sense of belonging, and academic success of African American women enrolled in online learning.

April 13, 2026

RCCD Names Adviye Tolunay as 64th Distinguished Faculty Lecturer

Adviye Tolunay, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Moreno Valley College, will deliver the Riverside Community College District’s 64th Distinguished Faculty Lecture.

April 10, 2026

Riverside Community College District Calls for Full Funding of Pell Grants Amid Rising Student Need

A historic number of members of the U.S. House of Representatives have voiced their support for fully funding the Pell Grant program, which provides essential financial assistance to millions of college students. Currently, roughly one-third of all

April 10, 2026

Advancing Student Success Through Common Course Numbering

California Community Colleges are undertaking a transformative, statewide effort to implement a student-facing Common Course Numbering (CCN) system. Mandated by Assembly Bill 1111 (Berman) and codified in Education Code Sections 66725–66725.5,

April 7, 2026

Community Engagement Meeting Notice

Riverside Community College District (RCCD) invites you to attend a community engagement meeting regarding the planned Inland Empire Technical Trade Center (IETTC) project in Jurupa Valley. The purpose of this meeting is to provide information about

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March 30, 2026

RCCD Names Natalie Vázquez Halsell, Ed.D., 2026 Classified Employee of the Year

The Riverside Community College District (RCCD) has selected Natalie Vázquez Halsell, Ed.D., professional development coordinator at Riverside City College, as its 2026 Classified Employee of the Year. In recognition of her outstanding contributions

March 26, 2026

RCCD Recognized with 2025 Excellence in Energy and Sustainability Award

The Riverside Community College District (RCCD) has been recognized by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges as a 2025 Excellence in Energy and Sustainability Award winner.

March 19, 2026

Valorie Piper Selected as 2026-27 CCPI-STEM Fellow

Valorie Piper, director of the Inland Empire APEX Accelerator, hosted by Riverside Community College District, has been selected as a 2026–27 Community College Presidents’ Initiative in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (CCPI-STEM) Fellow.

March 13, 2026

RCCD Named a Top Producing Institution for Gilman International Scholarships

RCCD Named a Top Producing Institution for Gilman International Scholarships News Article

March 12, 2026

California Lawmakers Move to Support Minority-Serving Colleges Amid Federal Cuts

March 4, 2026

Shawna BuShell Appointed Director-at-Large for DET/CHE Board

Shawna BuShell, Ed.D., was recently appointed as a Director-at-Large on the Drivers of Educational Technology in California Higher Education (DET/CHE) Board, representing Southern California.

Promoting Achievable College Transitions with One on One Support

February 18, 2026

Exceptional Support in Action: PACT Students Surpass College Averages

When Riverside Community College District launched Promoting Achievable College Transitions (PACT), the goal was clear: remove barriers and create a structured pathway to college success for students on the spectrum and otherwise neurodiverse students

February 17, 2026

Congress Passes Key Funding Bills Following Brief Government Shutdown

After a partial federal government shutdown that lasted from January 31 through February 3, 2026, Congress has passed five of the six remaining federal funding bills for Fiscal Year 2026.

February 10, 2026

Henry Luce Foundation Awards $175,000 Grant to Support Beyond Museum Walls Project

February 6, 2026

RCCD Launches Hip Hop Dance Program to Support Online Student Wellness and Belonging

February 6, 2026

The Body of Freedom Workshops Create Community Across Riverside

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January 28, 2026

RCCD Distance Education Launches New Podcast Series Spotlighting Innovation in Online Teaching and Learning

Riverside Community College District (RCCD) Distance Education has launched a new podcast series designed to elevate conversations around online teaching, course design, and student engagement across the district.

RCC Nursing students in scrubs converse with their professor during a simulation

January 6, 2026

Foundation Receives $100,000 Grant from Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation to Upgrade Nursing Lab

Riverside Community College District (RCCD) Foundation has received a $100,000 grant from Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation to support Riverside City College’s (RCC) School of Nursing in renovating a key laboratory.

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December 23, 2025

RCCD Participates in National Youth Apprenticeship Summit

Riverside Community College District (RCCD) apprenticeship staff participated in the 2025 National Youth Apprenticeship Summit in Alexandria, Virginia/Washington, D.C., from December 4–5, 2025.

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December 18, 2025

RCCD Honors Student Scholarship at 18th Annual Student Research Conference

Riverside Community College District (RCCD) celebrated student scholarship and innovation during the 18th Annual RCCD Student Research Conference, held on November 21, 2025.

Collage of photos of PACT student participants attending workshops across all 3 RCCD colleges

December 15, 2025

Proactive Support for Neurodiverse Students Across RCCD

Riverside Community College District is proud to spotlight Promoting Achievable College Transitions (PACT), an innovative district-wide initiative designed to support neurodiverse students as they transition into college and build foundations for

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December 12, 2025

Student Loan Caps Draw Backlash from Nursing and Health Groups

The Education Department has proposed new federal student loan caps for graduate students distinguishing between “professional programs” and other fields.

December 10, 2025

IE APEX Client and Super Foam Corp CEO Named 2025 “Emerging Innovator”

Super Foam Corp Founder and CEO Zef Neemuchwala, a proud IE APEX Accelerator client, was recognized as the 2025 “Emerging Innovator” at the prestigious Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards on Nov. 18, 2025, in the Inland Empire.

November 19, 2025

The Federal Government Opens After a 43-Day Shutdown

The Federal Government Opens After a 43-day shutdown

November 5, 2025

RCCD Appoints Star Rivera-Lacey, Ph.D., as Deputy Chancellor and Provost

November 4, 2025

Joshua Morales Honored as RCCD Alumnus of the Year

November 3, 2025

RCCD: a Leader in the Inland Empire Trades Day Event for Regional High School Students

October 29, 2025

Shawna BuShell, Ed.D., Honored with Community Advocate Award by 100 Black Men of the Inland Empire

October 23, 2025

RCCD Study Abroad Student Spotlight: Adam Bahrawy

October 23, 2025

The Center for Social Justice & Civil Liberties Featured in Prestigious National Traveling Exhibition Pictures of Belonging

October 23, 2025

Marie Thermidor Honored as JPMorgan Chase Community ICON

October 16, 2025

RCCD Launches Campus to Commerce: A Black Business Lunch & Learn Series at RCC

October 16, 2025

RCCD Joins Regional Leaders to First-Ever Financial Aid Launch Party in The Inland Empire

October 15, 2025

RCCD and 100 BMIE to Expand Noncredit Leadership and Professional Development Opportunities

October 13, 2025

RCCD Students Sweep LAUNCH Pre-Apprenticeship Signing During Advancing California Apprenticeship Summit

October 10, 2025

Free Dental Care Available at Moreno Valley College

October 8, 2025

Jan Steiner Inspires RCC Students Through Packaging Printing Course Visit

October 3, 2025

RCCD and UC Riverside Celebrate Landmark North District 2 Student Housing Project

October 1, 2025

RCCD Student Parents Lead and Inspire at Statewide Summit

September 30, 2025

RCCD Foundation Launches 50th Anniversary Celebration

September 18, 2025

RCCD and Alvord Unified Launch Innovative Onboarding Pilot for Dual Enrollment Students

September 17, 2025

Chapter 535 Demonstrates Leadership and Advocacy at 99th Annual CSEA Conference

September 4, 2025

Titan Contractors Reinstates State Certifications and Secures $57K Public Works Contract

September 2, 2025

Albertsons Foundation Grant Supports Food Security for RCCD TRIO, Upward Bound Students

August 29, 2025

RCCD Workforce and Economic Development Staff Participate in Congresswoman Norma Torres’ 10th Annual Made in the 35th Congressional District Manufacturing Tour Series

August 26, 2025

RCCD-UCR Residential Scholars Move-In Day Marks New Beginning for Students

August 26, 2025

MMG Corp Earns SBA 8(a) Certification and Expands into New Facility to Support Growth

August 18, 2025

IE APEX Accelerator Looks to Secure Funding to Continue Serving Inland Empire Businesses

August 13, 2025

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Deputy Chancellor and Provost, Riverside Community College District, CA ACCT Searches

August 6, 2025

RCCD Hosts Two-Day Showcase of Regional Innovation

July 1, 2025

RCCD Launches Inclusive Culinary Training Module Inspired by Student Insight

June 26, 2025

Over 230 Students and Their Families Attend Record-Breaking RCCD/UCR Housing Orientation

June 20, 2025

Rudy Besikof, Ed.D., Named Fifth President of Moreno Valley College

June 11, 2025

Marvel Comic Artist and UCR Professor John Jennings Leads Hybrid Drawing Workshop for RCCD Students

June 6, 2025

63rd Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series Challenges Traditional Masculinity, Urges Emotional Intelligence

May 20, 2025

Suzie Myers and Valorie Piper Featured in Department of Defense APEX Accelerator Newsletter

May 9, 2025

Determined to Rise: Sandy Harris’ Journey of Healing, Hope, and Higher Education at RCCD

April 24, 2025

Voted by the People: Center for Social Justice Earns Community Recognition at Mayor’s Ball

April 23, 2025

RCCD Colleges Participate in E-Commerce and Logistics Summit

April 23, 2025

RCCD Online Student Pantry Brings Fresh Produce and Support to Online Learners

April 23, 2025

RCCD Students Celebrate Recognition at Western Municipal Water District Event

Electric Vehicle Car Show happening at Riverside City College, April 26, 2025, 10 am

April 8, 2025

Bridging Online Learning and Hands-On Experience: RCCD Hosts Distance Education, CTE, and EV Gide Collaborative Car Show

Riverside Community College District is excited to host the Distance Education, CTE, and EV Gide Collaborative Car Show on April 26, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Riverside City College. This innovative event will connect Distance Education students

March 13, 2025

Altura Credit Union: A Strong Partner in Advancing RCCD and Student Success

March 6, 2025

RCCD Participates in Moreno Valley Regional Job Fair to Highlight Apprenticeship Opportunities

March 5, 2025

RCCD’s STEM Connect Program at RCC Places 227 Students in Paid Research Projects, Prepares for National Recognition

February 27, 2025

RCC’s Printing Services Promo Item Showcase Connected RCCD Employees with Top Vendors and Fresh Branding Ideas

February 20, 2025

RCCD Team Strengthens Mental Health Initiatives at National Training

February 20, 2025

Resolution Passed Affirming the Right to an Education

February 18, 2025

The Center for Social Justice & Civil Liberties Awarded Arts & Culture Grant

February 11, 2025

RCCD Celebrates Shawna BuShell’s Recognition at the Black Educator Excellence Administrator of the Year Awards

January 31, 2025

RCCD Chancellor Wolde-Ab Isaac Named Educator of the Year

January 29, 2025

Important Update for MVC, Norco, and RCC Students

January 22, 2025

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: A Community Spectacle at RCC

January 16, 2025

Bookstores at Moreno Valley College, Norco College Get Makeovers

January 10, 2025

Super Foam Secures Victory at UCR Oasis Pitch Competition with Support from RCCD's Inland Empire APEX

January 9, 2025

RCC to Host Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Brunch

January 9, 2025

RCCD Workforce & Economic Development Staff Participate in Karma Automotive and CARB Workforce Development Events

January 9, 2025

RCCD Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy with Events Across Three Colleges

January 8, 2025

Rising Scholars Program Expands Funding to $600K to Support Justice-Impacted Youth

January 8, 2025

James Banks to be Honored at 13th Annual MLK Scholarship Ceremony

January 8, 2025

RCCD Measure CC is a WIN for the Inland Empire

December 17, 2024

RCCD Center for Social Justice & Civil Liberties: 2024 Year in Review

December 12, 2024

RCCD Celebrates Outstanding Alumni in STEM, Counseling, Art, Education, and Leadership

December 12, 2024

Norco College Receives $25,000 Grant from Edison International Foundation to Boost STEM Education

December 5, 2024

RCCD Workforce & Economic Development Showcases Sustainability through Apprenticeship Data Storytelling at ABA Convening

December 5, 2024

Sharon Alexander Honored as RCCD Alumnus of the Year

December 2, 2024

RCCD Foundation Executive Director Co-Leads Workshop on High-Impact Philanthropy at CSUSB

December 2, 2024

RCCD Partners with ATHENA of Riverside to Empower Women Through Scholarship

December 2, 2024

RCCD Hosts Digital Access Summit

Portraits of Trustees Hedrick (Area 1) and Figueroa (Area 3)

November 21, 2024

Trustee Swearing-In Ceremony

Attend the swearing-in reception of re-elected members of RCCD Board of Trustees.

November 13, 2024

A Legacy of Giving: Celebrating the Impact of Donor Support on Student Success

November 12, 2024

RCCD Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week with Expanded Opportunities for Student Success

November 5, 2024

UC Riverside, Riverside Community College District Sign MOU for New Student Housing Complex

October 30, 2024

RCCD APEX Accelerator Director Engages in Innovation and Collaboration at SBIR/STTR Conference

October 24, 2024

Norco College Receives 2024 Growing Inland Achievement Toward a Shared Vision Award

October 22, 2024

RCCD Celebrates Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Encourages Student Participation Through KnowBe4 Training

RCCD Professor Presents at Renowned Rochester Institute of Technology

October 21, 2024

RCC Professor Presents at Renowned Rochester Institute of Technology

October 17, 2024

RCCD Receives Apprenticeship Ambassador Certificate of Recognition from U.S. Department of Labor

October 16, 2024

RCCD Invites Community to Free Business Development Event on October 24

October 7, 2024

District Celebrates National CyberSecurity Awareness Month with Student Trainings

September 30, 2024

RCCD Colleges Shine in Top 20 of WalletHub’s California Community College Rankings

September 26, 2024

RCCD Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week 2024

September 26, 2024

IE APEX Achieves New Milestones in Government Contracting Assistance

September 26, 2024

RCCD Awarded $472,468 in Employment Training Panel (ETP) Funds to Enhance Workforce Development

September 23, 2024

Norco College Awarded $2.99 Million Title V Grant Échale Ganas to Support Hispanic/Latinx and Low-Income Students

September 6, 2024

Norco College Launches LGBTQ+ Learning Community with Support from CTA Grant

September 4, 2024

Students Participate in the MacREU Program at the University of California, Riverside

Young Kim on her visit to campus at the VRC.

August 29, 2024

Congresswoman Young Kim Visits Norco College, Highlighting Cutting-Edge Resources and Student Support Initiatives

Community Spirit Fuels RCCD Foundation to Million Milestone

August 19, 2024

Community Spirit Fuels RCCD Foundation to $5.85 Million Milestone

August 12, 2024

RCCD Board of Trustees Votes to Place Local Measure on the November Ballot

August 6, 2024

The RCCD Distance Education Experience

August 5, 2024

RCCD Foundation Welcomes Two New Board Members

A picture of a student climbing the ladder

August 1, 2024

Norco College Receives NASH Funding Awarded to California Institutions for Innovative Initiatives

A web banner displaying the location of the art exhibit Dear Riverside

July 24, 2024

CSJCL Announces Grand Opening of the Museum of Riverside’s Centennial Exhibition, “Dear Riverside, a Letter to Our First Love”

Center for Social Justice & Civil Liberties Announces Grand Opening of the Museum of Riverside’s Centennial Exhibition, “Dear Riverside, a Letter to Our First Love”

July 18, 2024

RCCD Students Contribute to the Success of State of the Youth Conference

July 2, 2024

Corona Chamber’s Executive Leadership Roundtable Celebrates Graduation and Community Impact Project

May 22, 2024

Southern California Association of Governments Honors RCCD

April 19, 2024

RCCD Invites Community to 62nd Distinguished Faculty Lecturer

April 18, 2024

College Guitarist Wins the Los Angeles American String Teachers Association Competition

April 16, 2024

Miné Okubo’s Eyes: A Life in Colors at The Center for Social Justice & Civil Liberties

March 25, 2024

Congratulations to Robert Schmidt – RCCD’s 2024 Classified Employee of the Year!

March 14, 2024

Beyond Screens: Empowering RCCD’s Online Student Engagement through Literature at the Black Child Book Fair

March 11, 2024

College’s Early Childhood Education Center Receives National Accreditation

February 26, 2024

NC Faculty and CPL Coordinator, Sigrid Williams, Ed.D., Publishes Article on Credit for Prior Learning in ASCCC

February 22, 2024

"Body of Freedom" Exhibit Opens at RCCD Center for Social Justice & Civil Liberties

February 21, 2024

RCCD Secures $1 Million Grant to Launch Groundbreaking Neurodiversity Program

January 22, 2024

Empathy in Art: The Center for Social Justice & Civil Liberties Welcomes The Body of Freedom

December 18, 2023

Educator to be Honored with College’s Legacy Award at MLK Breakfast

December 11, 2023

RCC Gridiron Glory: Tigers Soar to Victory in 3C2A Football State Finals

December 8, 2023

Craig Selected as Alumnus of the Year

November 29, 2023

RCCD Earns Top Honors at California Community Colleges Board of Governors Energy and Sustainability Awards

November 10, 2023

RCCD and UCR Celebrate Landmark Groundbreaking for Student Housing Initiative

October 9, 2023

RCCD and MVC Proudly Sponsor Inaugural State of the Black I.E. Symposium

August 31, 2023

100 Black Men of the Inland Empire (BMIE) Establishes Umoja Scholarship Fund at RCCD

August 28, 2023

NC Hosts Welcome Booths to Kickstart Fall Semester for New and Returning Students

August 20, 2023

RCC Celebrates Successful Welcome Day 2023: Embracing New Students into the Tiger Community

August 19, 2023

Potential Storm on First Day of Classes

August 6, 2023

RCCD Successfully Hosts College for Kids Summer Program at MVC and RCC

August 1, 2023

RCCD Celebrates Closing Celebration for Inaugural Cohort 1 of Californians for All, College Corps Program

June 20, 2023

Vice President from Consumnes River College Selected as the Next President of Riverside City College

June 5, 2023

RCCD Colleges to Hold Graduations On June 9

May 19, 2023

The Celebration of CSEW

April 24, 2023

Black Student Success Week

April 19, 2023

Chancellor Message Regarding Shelter in Place at RCC on 4/18/2023

April 3, 2023

RCC ADM & Printing to Host Open House and Donor Presentation

March 27, 2023

Celebrating Cesar Chavez Day

March 22, 2023

Norco College Host 2023 Industry Partners and Awards Breakfast

March 21, 2023

Decorated Lieutenant Hired as Chief of Police

March 10, 2023

NASA California Space Grant Consortium Spring-Summer 2023 Program

March 5, 2023

English Professor to Deliver the 61st Distinguished Faculty Lecture

February 28, 2023

The New Era: Rugby's Next Generation

February 16, 2023

Grayson Receives the Margaret Hill African American Community Service Award

February 9, 2023

$4.6 Million Award Powers New Apprenticeship Pathways

January 31, 2023

RCC Outdoor Plant Laboratory Receives 2023 Beautification Award

January 29, 2023

Norco Music Releases New Album: Worth the Weight

January 26, 2023

District Publishes Annual Report

January 19, 2023

Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee is Accepting Applications

January 19, 2023

Congressman Visits Riverside City College to See Impact of Basic Needs Resource Center

December 15, 2022

Civil Rights Attorney Dr. Maha Ibrahim Selected as the 2022 RCCD Alumnus of the Year

December 13, 2022

District Re-Installs Two Board Members, Welcomes a New Trustee

December 6, 2022

College Cybersecurity Program Validated by NSA; Earns Certification as a Center of Academic Excellence

November 11, 2022

RCCD Recognizes National Apprenticeship Week

October 31, 2022

October 10, 2022

RCCD to Celebrate the Sixth Annual Undocumented Student Action Week October 17-21, 2022

October 6, 2022

RCCD Celebrates National LGBTQ+ History Month

October 3, 2022

RCCD Board of Trustees Recognizes October as Manufacturing Month California

September 29, 2022

Early Childhood Education Receives Grant to Support Parenting Students

September 29, 2022

Original Frank Heyming "Freedom" Sculpture Arrives at Norco College

September 29, 2022

Moreno Valley College Honored by Military Times

September 28, 2022

RCC Receives 10K Renewal Grant from the Colburn Foundation

September 15, 2022

Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15, 2022

District Receives Millions to Increase Apprenticeship Opportunities

September 8, 2022

Indoor Masking Requirement Rescinded

September 6, 2022

District Earns IDEAS Grants to Increase and Diversify Study Abroad Capacity

August 31, 2022

RCCD Study Abroad Program Goes to Costa Rica and Belize in 2023

August 23, 2022

Renewal Grant from MUFG Union Bank Supports Young Entrepreneurs

August 2, 2022

Board Rescinds Vaccine Mandate

July 29, 2022

Gateway College and Career Academy Wins National Award

June 29, 2022

Martinez Selected for Dean of Enrollment Services & Engagement

June 29, 2022

Graduate Participates in Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day

June 29, 2022

Moore Named Dean of Equity, Inclusion, and Engagement

June 29, 2022

College Pitch Contest Draws 10 Contestants

June 28, 2022

Tips to Maximize Your Charitable Deductions

June 27, 2022

Corporate Partner Creates New Endowed Scholarship for Student Apprentices

June 14, 2022

RCCD's Roadmap to Understanding Juneteenth and Why it Matters?

June 11, 2022

RCCD Colleges Celebrate Graduations In Person

June 9, 2022

Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes, Local Leaders from Inland Empire Urge Support for Inland Empire Technical Trade Center

May 25, 2022

Summer Cyber Security Camps Open to High School Students

May 19, 2022

Middle College Student Earns Four-Year Scholarship to California Technology Institute

May 19, 2022

RCCD Suspends Vaccination Requirement for Graduation Ceremonies

May 6, 2022

RCCD Recognizes Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

April 29, 2022

CA Secretary of Labor Visits RCCD

April 28, 2022

Edison International Grant Enhances STEM Education at Moreno Valley College

April 22, 2022

Celebrating Earth Day

April 22, 2022

RCCD Celebrates Black Student Success Week

April 20, 2022

Financial Impact of California Community Colleges is Felt from the Classroom to Industry

April 19, 2022

Political Science Professor to Deliver 2022 Distinguished Faculty Lecture

April 14, 2022

Benefits of a Community College Transfer Path

April 14, 2022

Local College & University Officials Kick Off #CaliforniansForAll College Corps Recruitment

April 12, 2022

RCCD Reports on Honors Received at Annual Public Relations Conference

April 8, 2022

Community Celebrates the Grand Reopening of the Center for Social Justice & Civil Liberties

March 22, 2022

Norco College Umoja Presents Black Male Experiences in Law on March 30

March 17, 2022

RCCD Ends COVID-19 Booster and Mask Mandates

March 10, 2022

Amazon Adds College to Its Career Choice Program; Workers Can Attend College for Free

March 8, 2022

RCCD Celebrates International Women's Day

February 25, 2022

Information Security and Cyber Defense Program Validated by US National Security Agency

February 23, 2022

New Endowed Scholarship Honoring Dr. Salvatore G. Rotella

February 2, 2022

Black History Month

February 1, 2022

Colleges' Accreditation Re-Affirmed

January 20, 2022

MVC's Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Ceremony

January 18, 2022

California Volunteers, California Higher Education Institutions Announce Historic College Service Program

January 5, 2022

College Receives Grant to Improve Degree Completion, Transfer Rates in Computer Science Fields

January 3, 2022

RCC Program for Formerly Incarcerated Youth Receives Major Grant

December 15, 2021

The Gift That Pays You Back

December 14, 2021

District Announces Board Officers for the Coming Year

December 9, 2021

Counselor, Coach Selected as 2021 RCCD Alumnus of the Year

October 28, 2021

Board of Trustees Expand Requirements for Public Safety Students at BCTC

October 14, 2021

Despite Challenges, Colleges Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

October 11, 2021

TRIO Snags Grant to Further the Trajectory of Students

October 10, 2021

MVC Awarded a $5 Million Title III Grant

October 6, 2021

US Secretary of Veterans Affairs Holds Meetings at RCCD

October 4, 2021

Drive-Thru Halloween Town Hosted by ASRCC

October 4, 2021

Norco College Once Again Selected as a Great College to Work For

October 2, 2021

Norco College Giving Week

September 27, 2021

Local Banks Support RCCD Economic Development Efforts

September 26, 2021

California Clean Air Day

September 25, 2021

Art Faculty Work Featured in PBS Documentary Film

September 7, 2021

Founding College President Passes Away

September 2, 2021

Associate Professor Honored by Navy for Impact on Students

August 10, 2021

RCCD Trustees Mandate COVID Vaccinations

August 1, 2021

District Hires Firm to Develop a Sustainability and Climate Action Plan

July 26, 2021

Norco College Veterans Initiative Receives $5,000

July 8, 2021

US Secretary of Labor Visits RCCD

June 16, 2021

Board Passes Resolution Requiring Vaccinations for Students and Employees

May 24, 2021

RCCD Earns Top Communications Awards

May 20, 2021

Board Passes Resolution, Clearing Way for Return to Normal Operations

May 10, 2021

Survey Invitation - RCCD Community Transportation Needs Assessment

May 6, 2021

RCCD Observes Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

April 14, 2021

Safe Return Town Hall Meeting

$RCCD Colleges Launch Summer Math Institute$

April 13, 2021

RCCD Colleges Launch Summer Math Institute

April 6, 2021

RCCD Model United Nations Team Wins Outstanding Delegation

March 26, 2021

RCCD Board of Trustees Unanimously Approve to Advance Patricia Gill as a Contender for the California Community Colleges Classified Employee of the Year

March 26, 2021

RCC Awarded Nearly $1 Million to Recruit, Support Underrepresented Students in Chemistry and Biochemistry

March 25, 2021

Dual Enrollment Program Helps Student Graduate from CSUF a Year and a Half Early

A fire academy cadet receives a pin from a CalFIRE captain at a graduation ceremony

March 24, 2021

Ben Clark Training Center Awarded Education Center Status by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors

March 24, 2021

Steinback Honored by Assemblymember Medina

March 17, 2021

College Hires Ruiz as Safety and Emergency Planning Coordinator

March 17, 2021

MVC and Landmark Middle School Teams Place at the Mayors Cyber Cup 2021

March 12, 2021

Chancellor Announces the Return to Campus in the Fall

March 11, 2021

Celebrating 30-Years of Student, College, and Regional Transformation

March 10, 2021

Biology Class Joins Global Solutions Sustainability Challenge

March 4, 2021

Fisher Hired as Director of Center for Social Justice & Civil Liberties

March 4, 2021

MVC, Iraq Students Working to Solve Clean Water Issues Globally

March 3, 2021

Workforce & Economic Development to Host IE Black Entrepreneurs Conference

March 3, 2021

RCC Business & Entrepreneurship Professor Appointed to Committee of Bar Examiners

March 3, 2021

Hispanic Outlook Ranks RCC Fourth Top 25 Community College for Hispanic Students

February 5, 2021

Applications Being Accepted for Spring Semester Emergency Relief Fund

February 3, 2021

School of Nursing Receives $160,000 Grant to Expand Access to Underserved Population

January 26, 2021

Applied Digital Media and Printing Program Receives Donation from Local Printing Entrepreneur

January 25, 2021

Bank of America Awards Riverside City College $1 Million for Jobs Initiative

January 25, 2021

Work of RCC Faculty, Students to be Featured in Boston Lyric Opera's the Fall of the House of Usher

January 20, 2021

Payton Williams Named Athletic Director

January 11, 2021

College Receives Grant for Veteran Student Assistance

January 5, 2021

RCC Places First in College Ballot Bowl

December 9, 2020

Moreno Valley College Receives Five Financial Awards

November 18, 2020

Career and Technical Education Handbook Released

November 16, 2020

RCC Students Compete, Place in National Cybersecurity/Ethical Hacking Competition

November 12, 2020

RCCD Celebrates International Education Week

November 12, 2020

RCCD Foundation Scholarships Application Period is Now Open

November 9, 2020

Norco College Celebrates Veterans Resource Center Groundbreaking with a Commemorative Video

November 8, 2020

Norco College Virtual Town Hall Event with California State Chancellor, Eloy Ortiz Oakley

October 14, 2020

RCC Ranked 4th in Top 100 Colleges & Universities for Graduating Hispanic Students

September 30, 2020

College Receives Dr. John W. Rice Award Honorable Mention

September 24, 2020

Voting 2020, Access & Equity

September 23, 2020

Earn a Free Certificate from MVC, Norco, or RCC!

September 9, 2020

RCCD Safe Return Update - Sept.

August 25, 2020

Fall 2020 On-Campus Class List

August 17, 2020

RCCD Safe Return Student Update

August 16, 2020

The Passing of Salvatore G. Rotella, Ph.D.

July 30, 2020

Colleges to Host Welcome Day Events Online

July 30, 2020

RCCD Begins to Orchestrate Plan for Returning to Traditional Education

July 29, 2020

Extended Learning Information Sessions

June 15, 2020

Nursing Simulation Laboratory Earns Society for Simulation in Healthcare Accreditation; Becomes First in California to Receive Accreditation

June 14, 2020

COVID-19 Funding Resources

June 11, 2020

2020 Virtual Commencements

May 27, 2020

RCC Awarded NSF Grant to Create Cyberpreneur Program

May 26, 2020

RCC Partners with Feeding America for Food Distribution

April 15, 2020

Student Parking Permit Refund Policy

April 13, 2020

Even from Home RCCD Model United Nations Team Earns High Honors

March 26, 2020

RCCD Student Access to Technology Survey

March 17, 2020

Monica Green Selected as Norco College's Fourth President

March 10, 2020

RCC Awarded a $2.1 Million Grant to Aid Homeless and Housing Insecure Students

February 18, 2020

Edison International Supports RCC STEM and MVC Fire Technology Programs with $50K Grant

February 6, 2020

Career Closet Earns Honorable Mention by California Community Colleges Board of Governors

January 20, 2020

Timeless Children's Classic Peter Pan Opens at Performance Riverside

January 5, 2020

County Schools Superintendent to Deliver Keynote, Receive MLK Legacy Award

December 17, 2019

RCCD Trustees Announce Board Officers

December 16, 2019

RCC Football Wins 2019 CCCAA State Championship

December 4, 2019

iMAKE Innovation Center Opens At Moreno Valley College

December 2, 2019

RCC Football Wins Southern Regional Championship, Advances to State Title Game

December 2, 2019

Local Business Owner Helps Students Pay Transfer Fees

December 2, 2019

RCC's Model United Nations Team Takes Home Distinguish Delegation Awards

November 12, 2019

MVC Awarded a Silver Seal for Increasing Student Voting Rate

November 11, 2019

RCC's Theatre Program Featured on Inside California Education

October 21, 2019

Award-Winning Guitarist to Perform at Coil Concert Hall

October 17, 2019

RCC Culinary Program Receives Grant for an Apprenticeship Program

October 16, 2019

RCCD Supports Undocumented Students with Action Week Resolution

September 25, 2019

Timeless Classic to Launch Performance Riverside Season

September 22, 2019

RCC Receives CCAP Grant to Assist in Generating Nurses for the Regions

September 19, 2019

Gates Sworn in as RCCD's Chief of Police

September 18, 2019

Community Activist, Financial Advisor to be Honored at President's Dinner

September 15, 2019

Norco College Named a "Great College to Work For" Two Years in a Row

September 4, 2019

Music Department to Hold Concert to Benefit the Homeless

August 29, 2019

Grant to Help College Serve Mental Health Needs of Students

August 14, 2019

Superior Court Leadership Education Advancement Program Holds First Graduation Ceremony

August 7, 2019

Colleges to Host Welcome Day Events on August 24

July 23, 2019

Student Wins Seventh SkillsUSA Medal

July 16, 2019

Foundation Reels in Grant from Bank of America

June 19, 2019

RCC Administrator Selected Interim President at Norco College

April 21, 2019

Frank Heyming, Local Artist, Donates Sculpture to Riverside City College

April 7, 2019

Announcement Regarding New Placement for Math and English

November 13, 2026

Government Relations Update: Protecting the Independence of Higher Education Governance