College News
Sabina Fernandez Named MVC 2026 Classified Employee of the Year
May 19, 2026When a student calls the Division of Academic Affairs unsure where to turn, or when a faculty member needs answers about a course approval deadline, the path often leads to the same person: Sabina Fernandez. Her institutional knowledge and steady presence help keep the college's academic work moving...
RCCD Names Adviye Tolunay as 64th Distinguished Faculty Lecturer
April 14, 2026Adviye Tolunay, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Moreno Valley College, will deliver the Riverside Community College District’s 64th Distinguished Faculty Lecture. Her lecture is titled “'Anti-Social'” Media: Memes, Echo Chambers, and Toxic Anonymity".
Summit and Diversity Awards Mark a Decade of Advancing Equity and Belonging
April 13, 2026MVC marked a milestone in its commitment to inclusion April 9 and 10, convening for the 10th Annual Diversity Summit. The event opened with the presentation of the 2026 Diversity Awards, recognizing individuals whose leadership and advocacy have contributed to a more inclusive campus environment.
Daniell Study Steps Into Role as Dean of Institutional Effectiveness
February 11, 2026Moreno Valley College has selected Daniell Study as its new dean of institutional effectiveness. Study joined the College in 2019 as an institutional research specialist and has led major initiatives to strengthen program review, accreditation processes, and equity-focused assessment.
MVC Educators Earn Gold-Level Industry 4.0 Certifications
December 1, 2025Faculty and apprenticeship leaders at Moreno Valley College have earned Gold-level certifications from the Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA), a nationally recognized credential in industrial automation technology. The achievement reinforces the college’s commitment to preparing students...
Faculty Member and Entrepreneur Receives United States Patent
November 12, 2025Juan 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.
Nader Gabriel Recognized for Completion of Statewide Leadership Program
October 24, 2025Nader Gabriel, Director of College Business Services at Moreno Valley College, was recognized at the Association of Chief Business Officials (ACBO) Conference for completing the ACBO Institute II program.
Marie Thermidor Honored as JPMorgan Chase Community ICON
October 22, 2025Riverside Community College District Foundation Development Officer Marie Thermidor has been recognized as the Philanthropic Leadership Honoree at the 2025 JPMorgan Chase Community ICONs awards, held Oct. 2 at the March Field Air Museum in Riverside.