Tag: higher education

Estefany Garcia-Olivares

June 09, 2026

She Left Everything Behind. A Scholarship Helped Her Move Forward.

When Estefany Garcia-Olivares arrived in the United States just four years ago, she brought with her something most people cannot pack into a suitcase: an unwavering drive


Karen Marin

June 09, 2026

When Karen Marin received the email announcing she had been named a semifinalist for the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, she was standing in line outside the U.S. Capitol building in


A Celebration of Achievement: Honoring the Class of 2026

May 22, 2026

Under a warm, sunny sky, Río Hondo College proudly celebrated the Class of 2026 during its 63rd Commencement Ceremony on May 22, marking one of the institution’s most cherished traditions. The campus was filled with excitement, pride and heartfelt emotion as 1,787 students


Río Hondo College to Celebrate Class of 2026 at 63rd Commencement Ceremony 

May 20, 2026

Río Hondo College will proudly celebrate the Class of 2026 during its 63rd Commencement Ceremony, scheduled for Friday, May 22, at 9 a.m. on campus. As the institution’s most significant


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


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