• Photos of Margarita Hernandez playing football and in graduation regalia

    Margarita Hernandez: The Language of Resilience

    March 30, 2026
    Moreno Valley College

    The first time Margarita Hernandez walked into a college classroom, she already knew she was behind. She had planned to take English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, but a placement test put her directly into general education classes.

  • Sabrina Lopez and her kids

    A Class That Changed Everything: From Oral Surgery to Sociology

    February 25, 2026
    Moreno Valley College

    Sabrina Lopez’s return to college began as a practical decision but quickly became a journey of self-discovery. After years working as a traveling oral surgery assistant across Southern California, the COVID-19 pandemic forced her to reassess her life.

  • Event theme next to photos of scholarship recipients holding certificates, 11 total

    College Community Demonstrates “Blueprint for Change” at 13th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Celebration

    January 29, 2026
    Moreno Valley College

    The 13th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Celebration brought together students, educators, and community members to reflect on the responsibility of building a more just and equitable society through intentional action, centered on the theme “Blueprint for Change."

  • Portrait of Julissa Mota next to design examples

    Internship Gives MVC Student Professional Experience in Digital Media

    January 16, 2026
    Moreno Valley College

    Julissa Mota is turning her classroom experience in Applied Digital Media into real-world impact through a hands-on internship with Riverside County. Since beginning the internship in Dec. 2024, Mota has contributed to live design projects, gaining practical exposure to the creative industry.