Inland Empire APEX Accelerator Generates $909.9 Million in Federal Contract Awards
The Inland Empire APEX Accelerator, powered by Riverside Community College District, continues to demonstrate a significant return on investment and measurable economic impact across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
RCCD’s “Paint & Patience” Supports Online Student Wellness Through Creativity and Connection
Riverside Community College District is helping students prioritize mental wellness and connection through “Paint & Patience,” a creative wellness initiative designed specifically for distance education students across the district.
RCCD Earns Gold and Bronze Professional Awards, Showcases Thought Leadership at Statewide Conference
The Riverside Community College District (RCCD) proudly announces it has earned both a Gold in the category note/card/invitation-print and a Bronze Professional Award for promotional viewbook at the 2026 Community College Public Relations Organization
RCCD Engages Jurupa Valley Community on Inland Empire Technical Trade Center Project
RCCD held two public forums in the (location of the public meetings) on April 14 & 16 to share plans and gather feedback on the proposed Inland Empire Technical Trade Center (IETTC), a transformative workforce development project planned for Jurupa
RCCD Strengthens Workforce Pathways Through Statewide Apprenticeship Convening
The Riverside Community College District (RCCD) Apprenticeship team, together with college Apprenticeship Directors from Riverside City College, Moreno Valley College, and Norco College
RCCD College Corps Unites to Kick Off Week of Public Service With First Annual RCCD Serves Week
The Riverside Community College District (RCCD) College Corps program has united students, faculty, and community partners from Moreno Valley College, Norco College, and Riverside City College to launch the first annual RCCD Serves Week
Lunchtime Jazz Series Draws Strong Community at RCCD Center for Social Justice & Civil Liberties
The Riverside Community College District’s, The Center for Social Justice & Civil Liberties partnered with RCC's Music Department in the Coil School of the Arts
RCCD Expands “Soulful Circle” to Include First-of-Its-Kind Mental Health Workshops for Online Learners
Soulful Circle is a supportive online community within the Riverside Community College District (RCCD) designed to foster the mental well-being, sense of belonging, and academic success of African American women enrolled in online learning.
RCCD Names Adviye Tolunay as 64th Distinguished Faculty Lecturer
Adviye Tolunay, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Moreno Valley College, will deliver the Riverside Community College District’s 64th Distinguished Faculty Lecture.
Riverside Community College District Calls for Full Funding of Pell Grants Amid Rising Student Need
A historic number of members of the U.S. House of Representatives have voiced their support for fully funding the Pell Grant program, which provides essential financial assistance to millions of college students. Currently, roughly one-third of all
Advancing Student Success Through Common Course Numbering
California Community Colleges are undertaking a transformative, statewide effort to implement a student-facing Common Course Numbering (CCN) system. Mandated by Assembly Bill 1111 (Berman) and codified in Education Code Sections 66725–66725.5,
Riverside Community College District (RCCD) invites you to attend a community engagement meeting regarding the planned Inland Empire Technical Trade Center (IETTC) project in Jurupa Valley. The purpose of this meeting is to provide information about
RCCD Names Natalie Vázquez Halsell, Ed.D., 2026 Classified Employee of the Year
The Riverside Community College District (RCCD) has selected Natalie Vázquez Halsell, Ed.D., professional development coordinator at Riverside City College, as its 2026 Classified Employee of the Year. In recognition of her outstanding contributions
RCCD Recognized with 2025 Excellence in Energy and Sustainability Award
The Riverside Community College District (RCCD) has been recognized by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges as a 2025 Excellence in Energy and Sustainability Award winner.
Valorie Piper Selected as 2026-27 CCPI-STEM Fellow
Valorie Piper, director of the Inland Empire APEX Accelerator, hosted by Riverside Community College District, has been selected as a 2026–27 Community College Presidents’ Initiative in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (CCPI-STEM) Fellow.
Shawna BuShell Appointed Director-at-Large for DET/CHE Board
Shawna BuShell, Ed.D., was recently appointed as a Director-at-Large on the Drivers of Educational Technology in California Higher Education (DET/CHE) Board, representing Southern California.
Exceptional Support in Action: PACT Students Surpass College Averages
When Riverside Community College District launched Promoting Achievable College Transitions (PACT), the goal was clear: remove barriers and create a structured pathway to college success for students on the spectrum and otherwise neurodiverse students
Congress Passes Key Funding Bills Following Brief Government Shutdown
After a partial federal government shutdown that lasted from January 31 through February 3, 2026, Congress has passed five of the six remaining federal funding bills for Fiscal Year 2026.
RCCD Distance Education Launches New Podcast Series Spotlighting Innovation in Online Teaching and Learning
Riverside Community College District (RCCD) Distance Education has launched a new podcast series designed to elevate conversations around online teaching, course design, and student engagement across the district.
Foundation Receives $100,000 Grant from Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation to Upgrade Nursing Lab
Riverside Community College District (RCCD) Foundation has received a $100,000 grant from Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation to support Riverside City College’s (RCC) School of Nursing in renovating a key laboratory.
RCCD Participates in National Youth Apprenticeship Summit
Riverside Community College District (RCCD) apprenticeship staff participated in the 2025 National Youth Apprenticeship Summit in Alexandria, Virginia/Washington, D.C., from December 4–5, 2025.
RCCD Honors Student Scholarship at 18th Annual Student Research Conference
Riverside Community College District (RCCD) celebrated student scholarship and innovation during the 18th Annual RCCD Student Research Conference, held on November 21, 2025.
Proactive Support for Neurodiverse Students Across RCCD
Riverside Community College District is proud to spotlight Promoting Achievable College Transitions (PACT), an innovative district-wide initiative designed to support neurodiverse students as they transition into college and build foundations for
Student Loan Caps Draw Backlash from Nursing and Health Groups
The Education Department has proposed new federal student loan caps for graduate students distinguishing between “professional programs” and other fields.
IE APEX Client and Super Foam Corp CEO Named 2025 “Emerging Innovator”
Super Foam Corp Founder and CEO Zef Neemuchwala, a proud IE APEX Accelerator client, was recognized as the 2025 “Emerging Innovator” at the prestigious Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards on Nov. 18, 2025, in the Inland Empire.
RCCD Workforce and Economic Development Staff Participate in Congresswoman Norma Torres’ 10th Annual Made in the 35th Congressional District Manufacturing Tour Series
RCCD Workforce and Economic Development Staff Participate in Congresswoman Norma Torres’ 10th Annual Made in the 35th Congressional District Manufacturing Tour Series
Bridging Online Learning and Hands-On Experience: RCCD Hosts Distance Education, CTE, and EV Gide Collaborative Car Show
Riverside Community College District is excited to host the Distance Education, CTE, and EV Gide Collaborative Car Show on April 26, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Riverside City College. This innovative event will connect Distance Education students
CSJCL Announces Grand Opening of the Museum of Riverside’s Centennial Exhibition, “Dear Riverside, a Letter to Our First Love”
Center for Social Justice & Civil Liberties Announces Grand Opening of the Museum of Riverside’s Centennial Exhibition, “Dear Riverside, a Letter to Our First Love”
RCCD Board of Trustees Unanimously Approve to Advance Patricia Gill as a Contender for the California Community Colleges Classified Employee of the Year