College News
College Corps Becomes Permanent State Program; MVC to Expand Fellow Participation
July 2, 2025The California College Corps program has been established as a permanent initiative in the state’s 2025-26 budget. The investment ensures continued support for college students serving their communities while earning up to $10,000 for their participation. The College has participated in the program...
Rudy Besikof, Ed.D., Named Fifth President of Moreno Valley College
June 20, 2025The Riverside Community College District Board of Trustees appointed Rudy Besikof, Ed.D., as the fifth president of Moreno Valley College. The appointment was announced during the board’s regular meeting on June 17, 2025, following a national search. Besikof brings more than 30 years of experience...
Jake Kevari Appointed Vice President of Planning and Development at Moreno Valley College
June 18, 2025The College appointed Jake Kevari as vice president of planning and development following approval by the Riverside Community College District Board of Trustees. Kevari brings more than 14 years of community college experience and previously served at MVC as dean of institutional effectiveness.
Moreno Valley College Celebrates More Than 2,100 Graduates
June 17, 2025More than 2,100 graduates made history during the 2025 commencement ceremony at MVC. From the youngest graduate at 17 to the oldest at 76, the Class of 2025 proved that determination and support can carry students across any finish line.
‘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.
Riverside Sheriff’s Mounted Posse Brings Heart, Horses, and Tradition to MVC Commencement
June 13, 2025When the Riverside County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse appeared at Moreno Valley College’s commencement, the cheers weren’t just for the graduates. For the third consecutive year, the Cabazon Station troop of the San Gorgonio Pass Posse supported MVC’s commencement.