Press Releases

Moody’s Upgrades Río Hondo Community College District to Aa1 Bond Rating

July 29, 2026

Citing continued enrollment growth, strong financial operations and prudent fiscal management, Moody’s Ratings has upgraded Río Hondo Community College District’s issuer rating to Aa1

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The College Unveils Tentative 2026-2027 Budget, Maintaining Strong Fiscal Position

June 12, 2026

Río Hondo Community College District presented its tentative 2026-2027 budget during the June meeting of the Board of Trustees, solidifying the District’s longstanding promise to prudent fiscal management

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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

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New Funding to Expand Housing Stability and  Food Security Support for College Students

May 11, 2026

Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, First District, announced a $500,000 investment to the Río Hondo College Foundation to expand housing stability and basic needs support services for Río Hondo College students

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Río Hondo College to Host Press Conference with Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis 

May 8, 2026

Los Angeles County Board Chair and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis will present Río Hondo College with a $500,000 check on Monday, May 11, to expand housing stability and basic needs services

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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.

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Río Hondo Community College District Announces Finalists for Superintendent/President Position

April 1, 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…

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30th Annual Women’s History Conference Inspires Local High School Students

March 17, 2026

Río Hondo College welcomed students from the Whittier Union High School District to campus on March 6, for the 30th Annual Women’s History Conference

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Congresswoman Linda Sánchez Secures $1.03 Million in Federal Funding for Public Safety Scenario Training Unit

March 17, 2026

Federal funding secured by U.S. Rep. Linda Sánchez will allow Río Hondo College to advance the development of its Public Safety Scenario Training Unit (PSSTU), a facility designed to expand training for Police Academy cadets…

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Río Hondo College to Host Free STEAM Festivalfor the Community on March 7

February 26, 2026

The College invites students, families and community members to attend its annual STEAM Festival on Saturday, March 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the main campus located at 3600 Workman Mill Road, Whittier,…

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Río Hondo College Engages in Legislative Advocacy Activities with National Leaders in Washington, D.C.

February 17, 2026

Members of the Río Hondo Community College District Board of Trustees traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in the annual National Legislative Summit and met with federal legislators and agency officials from Feb. 9 through…

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Río Hondo College Trustees Advocate for Students and College Priorities at State Legislative Conference

February 6, 2026

Río Hondo College’s elected Board of Trustees attended the Community College League of California’s Legislative Conference on Jan. 25–26, advocating on behalf of the College

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