College News
Biology Students Discover Science Outside the Classroom
July 31, 2025More than 50 students and community members laced up their walking shoes and stepped into nature for a summer excursion led by Moreno Valley College Biology Professor Felipe Galicia. The group explored the San Jacinto Wildlife Area, immersing themselves in the sights and sounds of a thriving natural...
Local High School Students Blaze a Trail in Fire Technology
July 14, 2025Moreno Valley College recently celebrated a milestone in its partnership with Orange Vista High School, as 24 students successfully completed the college’s dual enrollment Fire Technology program.
College Awarded $1.36 Million TRIO Grant to Empower First-Generation Students
July 10, 2025Continuing 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 program.
Moreno Valley College Awarded $357,657 Grant to Expand Rising Scholars Program
July 8, 2025Moreno Valley College has been awarded a $357,657 grant from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office to expand its Rising Scholars Program, which supports students impacted by the justice system. The grant will be distributed over three years.
College Corps Becomes Permanent State Program; MVC to Expand Fellow Participation
July 2, 2025The California College Corps program has been established as a permanent initiative in the state’s 2025-26 budget. The investment ensures continued support for college students serving their communities while earning up to $10,000 for their participation. The College has participated in the program...
Rudy Besikof, Ed.D., Named Fifth President of Moreno Valley College
June 20, 2025The Riverside Community College District Board of Trustees appointed Rudy Besikof, Ed.D., as the fifth president of Moreno Valley College. The appointment was announced during the board’s regular meeting on June 17, 2025, following a national search. Besikof brings more than 30 years of experience...
Jake Kevari Appointed Vice President of Planning and Development at Moreno Valley College
June 18, 2025The College appointed Jake Kevari as vice president of planning and development following approval by the Riverside Community College District Board of Trustees. Kevari brings more than 14 years of community college experience and previously served at MVC as dean of institutional effectiveness.
Moreno Valley College Celebrates More Than 2,100 Graduates
June 17, 2025More than 2,100 graduates made history during the 2025 commencement ceremony at MVC. From the youngest graduate at 17 to the oldest at 76, the Class of 2025 proved that determination and support can carry students across any finish line.