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U.S. Department of Labor Officials Visit Río Hondo College to Explore Career Workforce Education Programs
April 15, 2026
Officials from the U.S. Department of Labor visited Río Hondo College on April 15 to learn more about the College’s Career Workforce Education programs and their impact on the regional economy.
Common Course Numbering (CCN) System
April 09, 2026
Did you know that as of Fall 2025, course numbers at California Community Colleges—including Río Hondo—now follow a unified statewide system?
Río Hondo Community College District Announces Finalists for Superintendent/President Position
April 01, 2026
The Río Hondo Community College District Board of Trustees has announced three finalists for the Superintendent/President position and invites the College community and public to participate in upcoming open forums scheduled April 7–8, 2026, at Río Hondo College.
Get Ready for the STEAM Festival — A Free Day of Science, Fun and Discovery!
February 20, 2026
Mark your calendars! The annual STEAM Festival is back at Río Hondo College on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — and the whole family is invited
Río Hondo College Earns Clean California Community Designation
January 29, 2026
Río Hondo College has been recognized with a Clean California Community Designation, becoming the first community college in California to earn this prestigious statewide honor.
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
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).
Applications Open for Superintendent/President Position
September 23, 2025
Río Hondo College invites applications for the Superintendent/President position. The Board of Trustees has formally approved the leadership profile, and recruitment is now underway. To ensure full consideration, application materials should be received Via the ACCT Secured portal by October 20, 2025. Click for more information.