College News
Keys for Kids Program Builds Musical Foundations and Career Skills Across Generations
April 30, 2026A child who once sat at a small keyboard at Moreno Valley College is now a college student who recently performed in his first guitar recital. That moment reflects what the revived Keys for Kids program represents: a lasting connection between college and community.
Ben Clark Education Center Expands EMT Program Through Partnership with EMS Corps
April 27, 2026A new formal partnership between the Ben Clark Education Center and EMS Corps is providing no-cost Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training to young adults facing significant barriers to entering healthcare careers.
MESA Students Claim Top Honor at HackMESA 2.0 with AI Privacy Tool
April 23, 2026Three students from Moreno Valley College's Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program earned the Most Innovative Tech award at HackMESA 2.0, a collegiate hackathon, for developing CensorIt.
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.
Liza Arellano: A Plan, Purpose, and a Career Built on Service
April 9, 2026Long before she led a graduate program or supervised child welfare services, Liza Arellano was a recent high school graduate trying to find her footing in higher education without a roadmap. Today, she serves as an assistant professor and director of a Master of Social Work program, preparing the...
College Corps, Early Childhood Education Center Partner on Garden Initiative
April 8, 2026A three-day garden project brought together College Corps fellows, families, and young learners to support environmental wellness and hands-on learning at Moreno Valley College’s Early Childhood Education Center.
Student Leader John Paul Rosales Honored with Student Leadership Award
April 6, 2026Moreno Valley College student John Paul Rosales has been named one of four recipients statewide of the California Community Colleges Student Leadership Award, recognized for excellence in advocacy, service, and civic engagement.







