College News

Continuing 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 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.

The 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...

The 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...

The 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.

As part of a statewide initiative to improve and simplify transfer pathways, MVC will begin implementing the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) starting in fall 2025. Cal-GETC is a new general education framework that eases transfer from California community colleges to...