College News
Liza Arellano: A Plan, Purpose, and a Career Built on Service
April 9, 2026Long before she led a graduate program or supervised child welfare services, Liza Arellano was a recent high school graduate trying to find her footing in higher education without a roadmap. Today, she serves as an assistant professor and director of a Master of Social Work program, preparing the...
Student Leader John Paul Rosales Honored with Student Leadership Award
April 6, 2026Moreno Valley College student John Paul Rosales has been named one of four recipients statewide of the California Community Colleges Student Leadership Award, recognized for excellence in advocacy, service, and civic engagement.
A2MEND Recognizes Excellence in Leadership and Student Advocacy
April 1, 2026The African American Male Education Network and Development (A2MEND) organization recently honored local excellence in mentorship and student achievement at its 19th Annual Summit in Long Beach.
Honors Students Take Research to UC Riverside Stage
March 30, 2026Student research spanning public health, history, anthropology, and the arts was showcased March 28 at the 26th annual Building Bridges Research Conference, hosted by the Honors Transfer Council of California in partnership with the University of California, Riverside.
Margarita Hernandez: The Language of Resilience
March 30, 2026The first time Margarita Hernandez walked into a college classroom, she already knew she was behind. She had planned to take English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, but a placement test put her directly into general education classes.
A Class That Changed Everything: From Oral Surgery to Sociology
February 25, 2026Sabrina Lopez’s return to college began as a practical decision but quickly became a journey of self-discovery. After years working as a traveling oral surgery assistant across Southern California, the COVID-19 pandemic forced her to reassess her life.
College Community Demonstrates “Blueprint for Change” at 13th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Celebration
January 29, 2026The 13th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Celebration brought together students, educators, and community members to reflect on the responsibility of building a more just and equitable society through intentional action, centered on the theme “Blueprint for Change."
Internship Gives MVC Student Professional Experience in Digital Media
January 16, 2026Julissa Mota is turning her classroom experience in Applied Digital Media into real-world impact through a hands-on internship with Riverside County. Since beginning the internship in Dec. 2024, Mota has contributed to live design projects, gaining practical exposure to the creative industry.