College News

Bishop L. Kirk Sykes and Pastor Karen Sykes have been selected as the 2026 recipients of the Moreno Valley College Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Award in recognition of their decades-long commitment to education, community leadership, and social justice in the Inland Empire.

Through an eight-week Experiential Technology and Engineering Cohort hosted by the iMAKE Innovation Center, 68 Middle College students from Wendy Sharkey’s fifth and sixth period classes engaged in hands-on instruction in emerging technologies this fall.

A sustained commitment to serving student veterans has placed Moreno Valley College among the top-ranked community colleges for military-connected students in the 2025 Military Times “Best for Vets” rankings.

Expanded access to advanced science coursework took a significant step forward this month with the opening of a new Organic Chemistry Lab, allowing students to complete a critical transfer requirement without leaving campus.

Ruben Aguilar, a United States Army veteran, former Riverside Community College District Alumnus of the Year, and current Norco College faculty member, served as the keynote speaker for Moreno Valley College’s ninth annual Veterans Scholarship Ceremony.

Faculty 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...

A student-led research project examining the relationship between warehouse expansion, air quality, and public health in Moreno Valley earned top honors at the 18th Annual Riverside Community College District Student Research Conference.

Moreno Valley College apprentice Amy Castrejon took her place on a statewide stage Oct. 7 at the Advancing California Apprenticeship Summit, joining a panel of apprentices who spoke about their career paths. The summit at the Riverside Convention Center brought together nearly 400 educators, industry...