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‘It’s Never Too Late’: Stacie Jackson Overcomes Addiction, Incarceration and Illness to Graduate with Distinction
June 16, 2025“From a bench in South Park to commencement, I never thought I would make it out,” said Stacie Jackson. At age 62, Jackson walked across the stage at Moreno Valley College as the first among her siblings to earn a college degree, and she did so with distinction, earning two associate degrees.
Blueprint to Brilliance: How Israel Martinez Found His Calling in Design
June 10, 2025When Israel Martinez first walked into MVC's iMake Innovation Center, he had no idea how pivotal it would be in shaping his future. Today, graduating from UC Davis with a bachelor’s degree in design, he carries not only strong technical skills but a deep sense of purpose rooted in creativity,...
Seeing the Future: Christine Castillo Castanon’s Path to Optometry and Giving Back
March 28, 2025Christine Castillo Castanon, an alumna of MVC's TRIO program, is on the verge of earning her doctorate in optometry, marking a significant milestone in a journey that began with her involvement in TRIO’s Upward Bound Math and Science Program. Castanon has a passion for healthcare and a strong...