Category: Press Releases
Students to Research Innovative Solutions to Everyday Problems at Río Hondo College Camp
March 19, 2024
Whittier, California – Río Hondo College will host its second annual Invention Camp Río program for adults 18 years and older and high school students.
Río Hondo College to Host Second Annual STEAM Festival for Local Students
March 05, 2024
The Río Hondo College Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Division will host its second annual Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) Festival for local elementary, middle and high school students.
Río Hondo College to Host ‘Roadrunner Madness,’ Staff Volleyball Match Fundraiser
March 04, 2024
WHAT: The Río Hondo College Foundation will host “Roadrunner Madness,” a faculty vs. administration volleyball match as part of a fundraising event to support student scholarships. The event is open… Read more »
Newly Appointed OC Superior Court Judge Credits Río Hondo College for Shaping His Path to Success
February 26, 2024
Whittier, California – Bryan Clavecilla’s journey to being appointed Orange County Superior Court Judge took him through Río Hondo College (RHC) in 2003, and he is quick to credit the College for leading him to a successful future.
Río Hondo College Community Unites to Celebrate Grand Opening of Campus Pride Center
February 22, 2024
Whittier, California – Río Hondo College students, staff and community leaders gathered for a ribbon-cutting celebration to mark the grand opening of the institution’s first Pride Center on Feb. 15, thanks to financial support from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO).
Río Hondo College to Host Grand Opening of New Pride Center on Campus
February 12, 2024
Río Hondo College will host a ribbon cutting during a grand opening celebration for the institution’s first Pride Center. The center will serve as an inclusive space where students who identify as LGBTQIA+ can go for support resources and gather in community.
Río Hondo College’s Accreditation Reaffirmed for Four Years by Accrediting Commission
January 24, 2024
Whittier, California – Río Hondo College received a four-year reaffirmation of accreditation from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) on Jan. 16, highlighting the College’s commitment to excellence in institutional effectiveness and ensuring a high-quality education for its students.
Río Hondo College Conducts Annual Board of Trustees Organization and Election of Officers
December 15, 2023
Whittier, California – Río Hondo College Board of Trustees members held its annual organization and election of board officers on Dec. 13, as the Board continues to uphold the vision, mission and values of Río Hondo College.
Río Hondo College Earns Prestigious Spots in Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine’s Rankings
November 28, 2023
Whittier, California – Río Hondo College’s rigorous academic programs and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion have resulted in high rankings in the Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine’s Top 100 Colleges and Universities for Hispanics list.
Río Hondo College Volleyball Team Wins First Conference Championship Since 1995
November 16, 2023
Whittier, California – Río Hondo College women’s volleyball team is celebrating its 2023 South Coast Conference (SCC) championship, which secured the College’s first conference title since 1995 with a historically dominant performance that spanned the entire regular season.