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MVC to Launch California’s First Emergency Management Bachelor’s Degree

Moreno Valley College has earned state approval to launch California’s first Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management, a groundbreaking program that will prepare students for leadership in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. The degree is set to welcome its first cohort in Fall 2026, marking a historic milestone for the Riverside Community College District and the state.

Rudy Besikof, Ed.D., Named Fifth President of Moreno Valley College

The RCCD Board of Trustees appointed Rudy Besikof, Ed.D., as the fifth president of Moreno Valley College during the board’s regular meeting on June 17, following a national search. Besikof brings more than 30 years of experience in education, including senior leadership roles with a focus on student achievement, community engagement, and institutional equity.

College Awarded $1.36 Million TRIO Grant to Empower First-Generation Students

Continuing its commitment to first-generation and underserved students, Moreno Valley College has secured a five-year, $1.36 million federal grant to sustain its TRIO Academic Counseling and Educational Support (ACES) Student Support Services (SSS) program.

New ECEC Playground Supports Young Learners and Community

Moreno Valley College celebrated the grand reveal of its newly renovated Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) playground. The state-of-the-art play space is designed to foster creativity, sensory exploration, and physical activity, helping young learners build essential skills.

College Advances Plans for Ben Clark Training Center Building 2A

Moreno Valley College is moving forward with plans for the Ben Clark Training Center (BCTC) Education Building 2-A project, a significant expansion designed to meet the growing needs of the School of Public Safety.

School of Public Safety Receives Donation of Two Fire Engines

The Ben Clark Training Center (BCTC) at Moreno Valley College received a generous donation of two fire engines from the San Diego County Fire Authority. The engines, previously used in the community of Ramona, are Pierce Fire Apparatus Company Type 1 municipal fire engines.

Rylee Peak Selected as National Student Delegate for Leadership Conference

Rylee Peak, a TRIO Honors Scholar and Middle College student at Moreno Valley College, was selected as one of only 100 students nationwide to attend the 2025 National Student Leadership Congress (NSLC), hosted by the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) in Washington, D.C.

MESA Scholar Luciano Ponce Earns NASA JPL Internship

Moreno Valley College MESA Scholar Luciano Ponce has been selected for a highly competitive Student Independent Research Intern (SIRI) position at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). His internship provided hands-on experience working on NASA’s cutting-edge science and engineering missions.