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.
The Rise of Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks Is Driving a Training Rush
January 04, 2024
Velocity has been partnering with Rio Hondo College, a community college in the area, and has developed an apprenticeship program to train workers for servicing electric heavy-duty vehicles. The program,… Read more »
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.
Rio Hondo College students get a glimpse at a future in electric-powered trucking
November 29, 2023
This week, Rio Hondo College students in the program got an opportunity to study an electric semi-truck and talk to its technicians at the Velocity Truck Centers Whittier Facility
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.
Velocity Truck Center Site Visit
November 28, 2023
Rio Hondo Automotive students explored the Velocity Truck Center, diving into cutting-edge truck technology and gaining hands-on industry insights.
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.