• Groups of students enjoy TRIO day by handing out information, getting eye exams, haircuts, or looking at physics displays

    TRIO Day at MVC Celebrates Access, Opportunity, and Success

    March 3, 2025
    Moreno Valley College

    Moreno Valley College hosted its sixth annual National TRIO Day, celebrating opportunity, empowerment, and access to higher education. The event, which drew hundreds of students, families, and community partners, highlighted MVC’s commitment to ensuring underserved students.

  • A collage of photos of the new playground

    New Early Childhood Education Center Playground Supports Young Learners and Community

    March 1, 2025
    Moreno Valley College

    Moreno Valley College celebrated the grand reveal of its newly renovated Early Childhood Education Center playground, marking a major investment in early childhood development. The state-of-the-art play space is designed to foster creativity, sensory exploration, and physical activity.

  • I group of four students accept their scholarship awards

    CalWORKs Students Honored at Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards Breakfast

    February 28, 2025
    Moreno Valley College

    Several CalWORKs students from Moreno Valley College were honored at the Soroptimist International of Moreno Valley’s Live Your Dream Awards breakfast, which recognizes the achievements of women working to improve their education, skills, and employment prospects.

  • Alvarez stands surrounded by Erin Cosgrove, MVC MESA director (left) and Interim President FeRita Carter (right)

    Keynote Speaker Rafael Alvarez Challenges MVC Employees to Strengthen the Learning Culture

    February 12, 2025
    Moreno Valley College

    Developing a strong "Learning Culture" is essential to unlocking student success. This was the central message of Rafael Alvarez, Ed.D., during his keynote address at the College’s Spring FLEX 2025 professional development day. Alvarez is an author and retired MESA director from San Diego City...

  • Three emergency medical services students conduct medical safety drills on a dummy

    Moreno Valley College Takes Bold Step Toward Launching California’s First Emergency Management Bachelor’s Degree

    February 10, 2025
    Moreno Valley College

    In a bold step toward addressing California’s critical workforce needs, Moreno Valley College has submitted a proposal to the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office to establish a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management — the first of its kind within California’s public higher...

  • Interim President FeRita Carter, Ph.D. and Professor Melanie Lindsay, Ph.D. hold up a framed proclamation

    MVC Accepts Black History Month Proclamation from City Leaders

    February 7, 2025
    Moreno Valley College

    Mayor Ulises Cabrera and the City Council of Moreno Valley issued a proclamation recognizing February as Black History Month and honoring Moreno Valley College for its ongoing commitment to education and community engagement. The proclamation was presented to Melanie Lindsay, Ph.D., assistant professor...