Category: Press Releases

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


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).


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


Río Hondo College Awarded $20,000 Grant for LEGACIE+ Male Success Initiatives

July 14, 2025

California State University Dominguez Hills, on behalf of Toro Auxiliary Partners, has awarded Río Hondo College a $20,000 grant to support the college’s LEGACIE+ Male Success Initiatives program, aimed


Río Hondo College Hosts “Discover Río” to Help Students Start Their College Journey

July 07, 2025

Río Hondo College invites prospective students and their families to attend Discover Río: Your College Journey Starts Now events. These FREE enrollment events take place Friday, July 18 and Friday, July 25 from 12 to 4 p.m


Río Hondo College Names Teresa Dreyfuss as Superintendent/President for One-Year Term

July 01, 2025

The Río Hondo College Board of Trustees selected Superintendent/President Teresa Dreyfuss to lead the District from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The decision was made at the Board’s June 18, meeting to ensure seasoned, student-focused


Spring Into Río! – A Day Of Education And Community Celebration

June 11, 2025

Join us for a dynamic event designed to support prospective and returning students as they take the next step in their educational journey. From application assistance to campus resources, this event offers


Río Hondo College to Celebrate 62nd Commencement Ceremony, Honoring More Than 1,600 Graduates

May 22, 2025

Río Hondo College will celebrate the achievements of its Class of 2025 during its 62nd. Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 23, at 9 a.m. on the college campus.


Río Hondo College Hosts Free Enrollment Events to Support New and Returning Students

May 14, 2025

Río Hondo College is inviting the community to attend two upcoming enrollment events designed to help students begin or resume their college education.