• A collage of photos showing graduates from the class of 2025 in regalia

    Moreno Valley College Celebrates More Than 2,100 Graduates

    June 17, 2025
    Moreno Valley College

    More 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.

  • Stacie Jackson, in regalia, walks across the graduation stage.

    ‘It’s Never Too Late’: Stacie Jackson Overcomes Addiction, Incarceration and Illness to Graduate with Distinction

    June 16, 2025
    Moreno Valley College

    “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.

  • Portrait of Israel Martinez, an arts, media and design student

    Blueprint to Brilliance: How Israel Martinez Found His Calling in Design

    June 10, 2025
    Moreno Valley College

    When 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,...

  • Portrait of Rebeca Viramontes in front of a Shakespeare complete collection

    Honors Student Explores Revenge and the Human Mind in Shakespearean Tragedy

    June 4, 2025
    Moreno Valley College

    Rebeca Viramontes, an English major, is drawing academic attention with her honors research on Shakespeare’s portrayal of revenge through the lens of humoral theory and humanism. Set to graduate in spring 2025, Viramontes said her passion for literature and literary analysis inspired her to tackle...

  • A collage of pitch competition winners

    Big Ideas, Bright Futures: MVC Hosts Fifth Annual Pitch Competition

    May 26, 2025
    Moreno Valley College

    Moreno Valley College hosted its fifth annual Pitch Competition on Thursday, May 15, where 16 students presented innovative business ideas before a panel of expert judges. The event helps students sharpen their public speaking and business planning skills but also built community through support...

  • Rolled certificate awards are held up in front of classroom desks, signaling academic success

    Val Verde Students Fast Track Justice Careers Through Dual Enrollment Program

    May 23, 2025
    Moreno Valley College

    Nine Val Verde Unified School District seniors will receive their Certificate of Achievement in Administration of Justice this spring through a collaborative dual enrollment partnership with Moreno Valley College, marking a significant milestone in expanding local public safety career pathways.