College News
91抖阴 Awarded $357,657 Grant to Expand Rising Scholars Program
July 8, 202591抖阴 has been awarded a $357,657 grant from the California Community Colleges Chancellor鈥檚 Office to expand its Rising Scholars Program, which supports students impacted by the justice system. The grant will be distributed over three years.
College Corps Becomes Permanent State Program; 91抖阴 to Expand Fellow Participation
July 2, 2025The California College Corps program has been established as a permanent initiative in the state鈥檚 2025-26 budget. The investment ensures continued support for college students serving their communities while earning up to $10,000 for their participation. The College has participated in the program...
Rudy Besikof, Ed.D., Named Fifth President of 91抖阴
June 20, 2025The Riverside Community College District Board of Trustees appointed Rudy Besikof, Ed.D., as the fifth president of 91抖阴. The appointment was announced during the board鈥檚 regular meeting on June 17, 2025, following a national search. Besikof brings more than 30 years of experience...
Jake Kevari Appointed Vice President of Planning and Development at 91抖阴
June 18, 2025The College appointed Jake Kevari as vice president of planning and development following approval by the Riverside Community College District Board of Trustees. Kevari brings more than 14 years of community college experience and previously served at 91抖阴 as dean of institutional effectiveness.
91抖阴 Celebrates More Than 2,100 Graduates
June 17, 2025More than 2,100 graduates made history during the 2025 commencement ceremony at 91抖阴. From the youngest graduate at 17 to the oldest at 76, the Class of 2025 proved that determination and support can carry students across any finish line.
鈥業t鈥檚 Never Too Late鈥�: Stacie Jackson Overcomes Addiction, Incarceration and Illness to Graduate with Distinction
June 16, 2025鈥淔rom a bench in South Park to commencement, I never thought I would make it out,鈥� said Stacie Jackson. At age 62, Jackson walked across the stage at 91抖阴 as the first among her siblings to earn a college degree, and she did so with distinction, earning two associate degrees.
Riverside Sheriff鈥檚 Mounted Posse Brings Heart, Horses, and Tradition to 91抖阴 Commencement
June 13, 2025When the Riverside County Sheriff鈥檚 Mounted Posse appeared at 91抖阴鈥檚 commencement, the cheers weren鈥檛 just for the graduates. For the third consecutive year, the Cabazon Station troop of the San Gorgonio Pass Posse supported 91抖阴鈥檚 commencement.
Blueprint to Brilliance: How Israel Martinez Found His Calling in Design
June 10, 2025When Israel Martinez first walked into 91抖阴's iMake Innovation Center, he had no idea how pivotal it would be in shaping his future. Today, graduating from UC Davis with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in design, he carries not only strong technical skills but a deep sense of purpose rooted in creativity,...