College News

Strategic thinking and focused competition took center stage Nov. 13–14 as the iMake Innovation Center hosted its first two-day chess tournament, drawing students from across campus for a multi-round event centered on skill development and peer connection.

Juan C. Ramirez, an adjunct economics associate faculty member at Moreno Valley College and a longtime supporter of hands-on learning, has been awarded a United States patent for a new sports innovation designed to enhance athletic performance.

A new chapter in emergency medical training began this fall as the inaugural EMS 95 class concluded at Moreno Valley College’s Ben Clark Training Center, establishing the first local pathway for Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) training in Riverside County.

Moreno Valley College student Lauryn Chin has been selected by California Volunteers to serve as a College Corps Fellow Ambassador, representing both the college and the state in a program that provides students with hands-on service opportunities across California.

The Halloween Costume Giveaway, in a collaboration between CalWORKs and Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS), supported student parents and their families with more than 150 donated costumes distributed to 85 children.

On Oct. 8, regional education leaders convened at KVCR Public Media in San Bernardino for the Inland Empire’s inaugural Cash for College launch, with Moreno Valley College President Rudy Besikof joining Riverside Community College District (RCCD) Chancellor Wolde-Ab Isaac.

Moreno Valley College served as the launch site for a pilot series of free noncredit courses in leadership, customer service, and conflict resolution. The online courses provided flexible opportunities for professional and personal development.

The California State Fire Marshal and the State Board of Fire Services have reaccredited Moreno Valley College’s Regional Fire Academy for five years, a decision made through State Fire Training under the Office of the State Fire Marshal.