Press Releases

Río Hondo College Partners with Summer Research Program to Empower STEM Students

October 25, 2023

Whittier, California – Approximately 20 Río Hondo College students recently dove into the world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) – working in labs, conducting research projects and presenting their findings – through the…

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Río Hondo College Representatives to Attend Gala Celebration of Teacher Pipeline Program

October 3, 2023

Whittier, California – Representatives from Río Hondo College will celebrate the impact of its educator pathway and the importance of strengthening the teaching profession by increasing the number of teachers of color at the Center…

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Río Hondo College Receives Funds to Address Housing Insecurity

September 26, 2023

Whittier, California – Río Hondo College will continue addressing students experiencing housing insecurity with the help of a $20,000 donation from Janice Hahn, Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, ensuring every student…

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Río Hondo College Commemorates 60th Anniversary with Full-Day Celebration

September 21, 2023

Whittier, California – The Río Hondo College campus bustled with activity as live music, international cuisine and laughter filled the air on Sept. 15, as the community celebrated the College’s 60th anniversary and its history…

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Río Hondo College to Host 60th Anniversary Celebration

September 13, 2023

Río Hondo College will commemorate 60 years of serving its community with a daylong celebration of the College’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and anti-racism, which officially opened its doors to students in 1963.…

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Río Hondo College Police Academy Director Receives Leadership Award for Anti-Hate Work

August 22, 2023

WHITTIER – Río Hondo College Police Academy Director Walter Allen III has worked to combat prejudice and stamp out pro-hate tactics during his more than four decades in law enforcement, an effort that has earned…

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Río Hondo College Partners with MIT to Inspire New Wave of Inventors During Summer Program

August 9, 2023

WHITTIER – Students from Río Hondo College and local high schools created innovative solutions to modern problems, such as using drones for campus security to report suspicious activity or adapting smart textiles to chairs to…

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Río Hondo College Thrills with Shakespeare-on-the-Lawn Presentation of ‘The Tempest’

August 8, 2023

WHITTIER – Río Hondo College’s lower quad played host to royal family members, a powerful sorceress and ethereal goddesses all brought to life in the Performing Arts Department's open-air rendition of William Shakespeare's "The Tempest."

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