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.
Río Hondo College Board of Trustees Member Re-Elected to Association of Community College Trustees Board of Directors
October 25, 2023
Whittier, California – Río Hondo College Board of Trustees Member Oscar Valladares has been reappointed to the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Board of Directors, in which he will continue the vital work to close the student achievement gap on a national level.
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 College’s first-year partnership with Cal Poly Pomona’s Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Program.
Río Hondo College Representatives to Attend Gala Celebration of Teacher Pipeline Program
October 03, 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 for Collaborative Education’s (CCE) gala on Tuesday, Oct. 3.
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 has a chance for success.
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 of service and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and anti-racism.
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. The event – which is free and open to the public – will feature vibrant live music and cultural performances, international cuisine, games and other fun-filled activities throughout the day.
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 him the Huff Strategies – ACT Against Hate Alliance (AAHA) – inaugural Leadership Award.
Río Hondo College Partners with MIT to Inspire New Wave of Inventors During Summer Program
August 09, 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 fix poor posture in office workers, during the College’s inaugural Bridge to Invention Río program.