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Río Hondo College Board of Trustees Selects Dr. Don Moya-Miller as Next Superintendent/President

May 14, 2026

Culminating an extensive Superintendent/President search that engaged campus and community stakeholders, the Río Hondo Community College District Board of Trustees has appointed Don Moya-Miller, Ph.D., as the institution’s next Superintendent/President


Río Hondo College Foundation Recognizes Student Achievement with 72 Scholarship Awards

May 08, 2026

The Río Hondo College Foundation welcomed students, donors, families, faculty, staff, and community leaders to its annual Scholarship Reception on May 8, celebrating the achievements of students whose educational journeys


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