Category: Press Releases
Programs At Río Hondo College Launch Former Foster Youth Toward Success
February 24, 2025
The Guardian Scholars and NextUp Programs at Río Hondo College (RHC) provide essential services to current and former foster youth, fostering their academic, career and personal success.
Río Hondo College Women’s Basketball Ranked Among Region’s Top 25
February 13, 2025
Thanks to an impressive recent stretch of play, the Río Hondo College women’s basketball team has achieved a top-25 position in this week’s Southern California total season ratings percentage index (TSRPI) rankings
Río Hondo College Mock Trial Team Competes at Regional Tournament, Earns Award and Forms New Mock Trial Club
February 12, 2025
The Río Hondo College (RHC) Mock Trial Team recently competed in the American Mock Trial Association’s (AMTA) Regional Tournament, held at Claremont McKenna College on February 1-2, 2025. Competing against 26 teams from four-year universities
Río Hondo College Invites Community to Attend Know Your Rights Workshop Hosted by CARECEN
January 23, 2025
Río Hondo College invites students, staff, faculty and community members to a critical “Know Your Rights” workshop hosted by Central American Resource Center
Río Hondo College Board Welcomes New Trustee, Re-Elected Member During Annual Organization
December 17, 2024
Río Hondo College (RHC) welcomed new Board of Trustees member Yarisma Rocha and re-elected Trustee Kristal Orozco during an oath of office ceremony that
Río Hondo College Spreads Holiday Cheer with Annual Toy Distribution for Student Families
December 17, 2024
Río Hondo College (RHC) staff and community donors brought holiday joy to 140 student parents and 385 children through the Basic Needs Center’s
Río Hondo College Community Approves $442 Million Bond for Essential Campus Upgrades, Modernizations
November 22, 2024
(Whittier, Calif.) – Río Hondo College (RHC) will undertake a series of construction projects for essential upgrades and repairs in alignment with its institutional mission to provide affordable access to higher education and job training to Los Angeles County students, thanks to the passing of Measure RH.
Río Hondo College Launches Second Bachelor’s Program in Electronic Digital Instrument
November 12, 2024
(Whittier, Calif.) – Río Hondo College (RHC) will continue expanding its academic offerings as part of its mission to remove barriers to higher education when it releases its Bachelor of Science in Electronic Digital Instrument (EDI), Performance and Production of Electronic Music in fall 2025.
Río Hondo College Invites the Community to Celebrate First-Gen Awareness Week
November 01, 2024
(Whittier, Calif.) – Río Hondo College (RHC) proudly announces First-Gen Week, a special celebration from November 4–7, 2024, to honor the achievements, resilience and contributions of students who are the first in their families to pursue higher education.
Río Hondo College Board of Trustee Oscar Valladares Elected as Secretary-Treasurer for ACCT
November 01, 2024
(Whittier, Calif.) The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT), a non-profit educational organization of governing boards, recently elected Rio Hondo College (RHC) Board of Trustee Oscar Valladares as Secretary-Treasurer.