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Río Hondo College

  • Río Hondo College to Host ‘Roadrunner Madness,’ Staff Volleyball Match Fundraiser

    The Río Hondo College Foundation will host “Roadrunner Madness,” a faculty vs. administration volleyball match as part of a fundraising event to support student scholarships. The event is open to the public, with tickets available for purchase online now for $15. Individuals can contribute to support the event and Río Hondo College’s students, regardless of their ability to attend, by donating here.

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  • Río Hondo College to Host Second Annual STEAM Festival for Local Students

    he Río Hondo College Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Division will host its second annual Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) Festival for local elementary, middle and high school students. The free community event will allow families to conduct hands-on experiments orchestrated by Río Hondo College students, faculty and community partners in chemistry, physics, engineering, biology, arts and more. Entry and parking for the three-hour event are complimentary, but registrations are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis at this link. Participant students will get prizes for finishing STEAM activities along with free raffle prizes for a few lucky winners.

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  • Newly Appointed OC Superior Court Judge Credits Río Hondo College for Shaping His Path to Success

    Bryan Clavecilla’s journey to being appointed Orange County Superior Court Judge took him through Río Hondo College in 2003. Designated by California Governor Gavin Newsom for the judgeship on Jan. 29, Clavecilla is quick to credit the College for leading him to a successful future and providing him with experiences – on the College’s Speech & Debate and Wrestling teams – that helped develop his critical thinking and public speaking skills, giving him the confidence to pursue his goal of becoming a trial attorney.

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Río Hondo College Earns Prestigious Spots in Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine’s Rankings

Río Hondo College secured high rankings in the Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine’s Top 100 Colleges and Universities for Hispanics list. Based on the latest data from the federal NCES Integrated Post-Secondary Education System, Río Hondo College ranked 25th among both two-year and four-year institutions with a total enrollment of 17,677 Hispanic/Latinx students, which was the ninth most among two-year schools in the 2021-22 school year. Río Hondo College also ranked 17th with 1,885 total associate degrees granted to Hispanic/Latinx students. Additionally, the College’s family and consumer sciences/human sciences degrees major ranked fifth among two-year and four-year institutions with 141 total degrees granted to Hispanic/Latinx students.

Río Hondo College Soccer Teams Set to Open State Tournament

The Río Hondo College men’s and women’s soccer teams have qualified for the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) Southern California Regional and will open the state tournament on the road with first-round matchups. The Roadrunner women’s team enter as the 12th seed in the SoCal Regional and will face fifth-seeded Santa Barbara City College, while the men’s team qualified as the No. 13 seed and will face fourth-seeded Santa Monica College.

Río Hondo College Volleyball Wins Conference, Set for Playoff Run

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 dominant performance that spanned the entire regular season. The Roadrunners, who saw seven individuals earn All-SCC honors, ended the regular season with a 20-4 overall record and 15-1 run through the SCC. The team will play its first playoff game at home at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21 against Moorpark College in the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) Southern California Regional. Río Hondo College is located at 3600 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier.

Río Hondo College Soccer Teams Set to Open State Tournament

Both Río Hondo College men’s and women’s soccer teams have qualified for the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) Southern California Regional and will open the state tournament on the road with first-round matchups on Saturday, Nov. 18. The Roadrunner women will face fifth-seeded Santa Barbara City College at La Playa Stadium at 1 p.m., and Río Hondo College’s men will take on fourth-seeded Santa Monica College in Corsair Stadium at 4 p.m. La Playa Stadium is located at 721 Cliff Dr., Santa Barbara, and Corsair Stadium is located at 1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica.

Río Hondo College Volleyball Team Wins First Conference Championship Since 1995

La Puente High School senior Josiah Hernandez has emerged as a scholar and advocate for his school and District community, participating in various extracurricular activities, clubs and sports, earning him the National Football League’s Hispanic & Latino Excellence in Youth Football Award. Hernandez was recognized for his exceptional football abilities and dedication to civics. During the selection process, each of the 32 teams in the league selected one male and one female student to be recognized during game day on Oct. 15. The Los Angeles Rams selected Hernandez, leading to his inclusion as one of eight finalists in California eligible to receive a college scholarship.

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

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. The SURE Program has provided more than 100 community college students with the opportunity to participate in high-level, faculty-mentored research projects at Cal Poly Pomona. The program, which first began in 2014, spans eight weeks in June and August and introduces students to the world of scientific research in an immersive, supportive learning environment.

Río Hondo College Board of Trustees Member Re-Elected to Association of Community College Trustees Board of Directors

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. Valladares was first appointed to the ACCT Board of Directors in June 2023, and was elected to return to the Board during the ACCT’s Annual Leadership Congress Conference, held Oct. 7-12 in Las Vegas. He will continue to represent the ACCT’s Pacific region, which is made up of Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington.

Virtual Coffee Talk with Río Hondo College Superintendent/President

The Río Hondo College community is invited to join Superintendent/President Dr. Marilyn Flores for a virtual coffee talk event, Un Cafecito, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 1. Dr. Flores will use this opportunity to meet with members of the community, hear their ideas, and establish camaraderie with those who participate in the event. To join Un Cafecito, use this Zoom link.

Río Hondo College Library to Host First-Ever Zine Fest

Río Hondo College Library will host its first-ever Zine Fest over two days, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10 and from noon to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11. Zine creators and enthusiasts will be on hand to share their zines in hopes of educating the community about zines and inspiring them to create their own self-made zines. Both days will be hosted at the Learning Resource Center, located on the second floor of the campus library. The event will kick off the Río Hondo College Library Outreach Project, where participants can contribute their zine to be included in a printed publication of the Río Hondo College Library Zines. Río Hondo College is located at 3600 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier.

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

Representatives from Río Hondo College celebrated the impact of its educator pathway at the Center of Collaborative Education’s (CCE) gala on Oct. 3. The CCE gala commemorated the impact the Community Partnerships for Teacher Pipeline, a teaching exploration program Río Hondo College and two other community colleges have offered since 2020, has had in strengthening the teaching profession by increasing the number of teachers of color.