Author: Río Hondo College
Río Hondo College Nursing Program Secures ACEN Accreditation Through 2030
November 20, 2025
The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program at Río Hondo College has secured accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), retroactive to September 2022 and valid through 2030
Beverly Madden
November 19, 2025
When Beverly Madden joined the United States Marine Corps, she never imagined her future would involve building engines instead of fueling them.
John Fisher
November 19, 2025
When John Fisher walked across the stage at the Río Hondo College Police Academy graduation in the fall of 2025, he wasn’t just celebrating the end of 26 weeks of rigorous training
Marco Ayala
November 18, 2025
When Río Hondo College student Marco Ayala walks into a room, his energy fills it — part creative spark, part infectious optimism.
Río Hondo College Board President Oscar Valladares Elected Vice Chair of National Board
November 17, 2025
Río Hondo Community College District Board of Trustees President Oscar Valladares has been elected vice chair of the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Board of Directors
Fully Online Programs and 4-Week Accelerated Classes Coming Spring 2026
November 06, 2025
Río Hondo College will offer students even more ways to achieve their academic and career goals with the launch of fully online degree and certificate programs and new accelerated 4-week courses
Río Hondo College Mock Trial Team Launches Season With a Strong Start
October 30, 2025
The award-winning Río Hondo College Mock Trial Team opened its 2025-26 season with an impressive performance at an intercollegiate scrimmage hosted by California State University, Northridge (CSUN).
In the News: Rio Hondo College Unveils New “River of Knowledge” Mural by Local Artist Ian Robertson-Salt
October 17, 2025
Rio Hondo College celebrated the unveiling of its newest public art installation, “River of Knowledge,” a vibrant 50-by-20-foot mural created by local artist Ian Robertson-Salt, a South Pasadena High School graduate
Río Hondo College Hosts Annual College & Career Fair In Partnership With Assemblymember Lisa Calderon
October 07, 2025
Río Hondo College will welcome students, families and community members to campus for the Annual 56th Assembly District College & Career Fair, held in partnership with Assemblymember Lisa Calderon and the
In the News: Rio Hondo College and Whittier Union Launch Free Dual-Enrollment Program for High School Students
September 23, 2025
Rio Hondo College has partnered with the Whittier Union High School District to offer a free dual-enrollment program that allows students from all seven Whittier Union high schools to earn UC- and CSU-transferable credits