• Alvarez stands surrounded by Erin Cosgrove, MVC MESA director (left) and Interim President FeRita Carter (right)

    Keynote Speaker Rafael Alvarez Challenges MVC Employees to Strengthen the Learning Culture

    February 12, 2025
    Moreno Valley College

    Developing a strong "Learning Culture" is essential to unlocking student success. This was the central message of Rafael Alvarez, Ed.D., during his keynote address at the College’s Spring FLEX 2025 professional development day. Alvarez is an author and retired MESA director from San Diego City...

  • Three emergency medical services students conduct medical safety drills on a dummy

    Moreno Valley College Takes Bold Step Toward Launching California’s First Emergency Management Bachelor’s Degree

    February 10, 2025
    Moreno Valley College

    In a bold step toward addressing California’s critical workforce needs, Moreno Valley College has submitted a proposal to the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office to establish a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management — the first of its kind within California’s public higher...

  • Student Luciano Ponce stands next to a research poster

    MESA Scholar Luciano Ponce Earns NASA JPL Internship, MVC President’s Award

    February 5, 2025
    Moreno Valley College

    Moreno Valley College MESA Scholar Luciano Ponce has been selected for a highly competitive Student Independent Research Intern position at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Ponce was also honored with the MMVC President’s Award at the 17th Annual RCCD Student Research Conference.

  • MVC students gather for a group photo next to a schedule of seminars from the event

    Students Attend College Expo to Explore Higher Education Opportunities

    February 3, 2025
    Moreno Valley College

    Students, along with classified professionals, attended the College Expo sponsored by Growing Inland Achievement and the National College Resources Foundation to connect with representatives from more than 30 colleges and explore academic programs, transfer pathways, and scholarship opportunities.

  • MLK scholarship recipients, judges and community leaders stand together for a group photo

    $20,000 Raised to Support Scholars at MLK Celebration

    January 30, 2025
    Moreno Valley College

    More than 200 community members gathered on Jan. 24 to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and honor three outstanding Moreno Valley College students with cash scholarships. The Dr. Martin Luther King Scholarship Ceremony not only highlighted these students’ resilience and aspirations...

  • Various photos of college, district and community leaders participating in the MLK Walk-a-thon

    Community Leaders Unite for 30th Annual MLK Walk-A-Thon

    January 29, 2025
    Moreno Valley College

    Leaders from Moreno Valley College, Riverside Community College District, and the broader Inland Empire community gathered on Monday, January 20, for the 30th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk-A-Thon, an event celebrating unity, service, and the civil rights leader's enduring legacy.