Riverside Community College District

From discovering her passion for art at Norco College to earning a full scholarship to UC Irvine, Natalie Nicole Peralta's journey is a testament to perseverance, creativity, and the power of community. This fall, Natalie will pursue a degree in Studio Art at UC Irvine after finding inspiration through Norco College's Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), Phoenix Scholars, Basic Needs support services, and dedicated faculty mentors.

Congratulations, Natalie! We can't wait to see where your artistic journey takes you next. 🎨✨

Read her full story at https://buff.ly/dyE8MfR.

🎓✨ Future college students in the making!🎓✨

NC welcomed students from Lincoln Fundamental Elementary School to for a day of exploration and inspiration. From touring campus spaces to learning about college pathways, these young scholars got a glimpse of what their future can hold.

Moments like these remind us that it’s never too early to start imagining what’s next. 💛🐎

Congratulations to the Norco College MIS-4 Digital Audio Production II students on an outstanding creative achievement! This spring, students collaborated on the independent short film SOL, composing original music that brings emotion, depth, and atmosphere to the cinematic experience.

The project was made possible through a partnership with MÜBARK and Educate to Empower, creating meaningful opportunities for emerging artists to connect storytelling, film, and music in powerful ways.

Throughout the semester, participants worked as composers, producers, engineers, and collaborators while gaining real-world experience in film scoring and audio production. Many of their original compositions are featured in the film’s soundtrack, with additional work to be released on the upcoming companion album, SOL: Music From and Inspired by the Short Film.

Projects like SOL highlight the power of experiential learning and the creativity of Norco College students as they bring their work beyond the classroom and into the world.

Shout out to Moreno Valley College for creating a powerful campus display in honor of their graduates. From flags and oversized banners to A-frames across the campus hub, MVC has beautifully set the stage to celebrate commencement in style.

This is exactly what we love to see across our district, campuses coming alive to celebrate student achievement. We hope all graduates feel seen and proud of this moment.

A new chapter begins at Riverside City College.

The Riverside Community College District Board of Trustees has selected Eric Bishop, Ed.D., as the next President of Riverside City College. Dr. Bishop has served the RCC community with dedication and a student-centered approach, and we look forward to his continued leadership as he guides the college into its next chapter.

His commitment to student success, innovation, and creating a welcoming campus community will help shape the future of RCC for years to come.

Please join us in congratulating President Bishop on this exciting appointment. 🐅🎉

This Friday, June 12 @ 6pm - MVC, NC, and RCC will be celebrating their Class of 2026 graduates! Check the links for details and important information.

Moreno Valley College
College Park
16130 Lasselle St.
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
https://buff.ly/cfYe1uc

Norco College
Sports Complex
2001 Third St.
Norco, CA 92860
https://buff.ly/PtutMtI

Riverside City College
Wheelock Stadium
4800 Magnolia Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
https://buff.ly/LxIIzfj

🎓️ Join us as we celebrate the success of our students!

Norco College students and alumni now have a new pathway to earn a bachelor’s degree through a partnership with Arizona State University. Eligible students can access a special tuition rate for ASU Online degree programs, making it easier and more affordable to continue their educational journey. The partnership expands access to more than 180 online bachelor’s degree options while providing the flexibility many students need to balance school, work, and family commitments.

Together, Norco College and ASU are creating new opportunities for student success and workforce advancement across California. For more information, visit https://buff.ly/FxMZjKK.

Moreno Valley College is proud to introduce California's first public Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management. Offered through MVC’s School of Public Safety, this groundbreaking degree meets a vital need in the growing field of emergency management and is designed for careers in FEMA, Cal OES, and local emergency services.

A full degree for under $10k, built for transfer students and working professionals in a high-demand field.

Applications are now open for Fall 2026.
Learn more: mvc.edu/bsem

UCLA’s Cecilia Rios-Aguilar, Ph.D., and Davis Vo make a compelling case: California community colleges can help address the state’s nursing shortage.

By 2038, our state is projected to face a shortage of 36,000 nurses, the largest in the nation. Today, nearly 75% of California regions are already experiencing gaps in care.

California community colleges are part of the solution.

With 58 colleges already offering bachelor’s degree programs, we have seen what happens when we expand access to affordable, high-quality education. More than half of students who earn a bachelor’s degree through community colleges say they would not have done so otherwise, and nearly 90% say the degree was affordable and worth the cost.

AB 2301 (Soria) builds on this proven model by authorizing community colleges to offer Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees in underserved areas. This creates local, accessible pathways for students, especially working adults, first-generation students, and caregivers, to advance their careers while meeting critical workforce needs.

This is about more than degrees. It is about equity, access, and ensuring every community has the healthcare professionals it needs.
California has adapted its higher education system before to meet urgent workforce demands. We can do it again.

➡️ Read more: https://buff.ly/9jlJmjN

From Norco College to Harvard Law School to a global law firm in New York City, alumnus Saeed Ahmad continues to demonstrate the power of community college pathways.

After earning three associate degrees at Norco College, Ahmad transferred to UCLA, graduated from Harvard Law School, and now serves as an Associate at Sidley Austin, where he works on corporate and securities law matters. Along the way, he earned Harvard Law School’s Dean’s Award for Community Leadership and has remained committed to mentorship, service, and expanding opportunities for future students.

Saeed Ahmad journey reflects the impact of dedication, mentorship, and the transformative opportunities available through California Community Colleges.