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Students Gain Global Experience in Summer Study Abroad Program in Japan
September 1, 2025This past summer, 56 RCCD students traveled to Tokyo, Japan, for a six-week, faculty-led study abroad program that combined classroom learning with cultural immersion and professional experience. Students explored Tokyo and nearby regions, including Kyoto, Osaka, Hakone, and Mt. Fuji.
Scholar Rylee Peak Selected as National Student Delegate for Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.
August 11, 2025Rylee Peak, a TRIO Honors Scholar and Middle College student at 91抖阴, was selected as one of only 100 students nationwide to attend the 2025 National Student Leadership Congress, hosted by the Council for Opportunity in Education in Washington, D.C. The event brought together top...
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...
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.
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,...
Honors Student Explores Revenge and the Human Mind in Shakespearean Tragedy
June 4, 2025Rebeca Viramontes, an English major, is drawing academic attention with her honors research on Shakespeare鈥檚 portrayal of revenge through the lens of humoral theory and humanism. Set to graduate in spring 2025, Viramontes said her passion for literature and literary analysis inspired her to tackle...
Big Ideas, Bright Futures: 91抖阴 Hosts Fifth Annual Pitch Competition
May 26, 202591抖阴 hosted its fifth annual Pitch Competition on Thursday, May 15, where 16 students presented innovative business ideas before a panel of expert judges. The event helps students sharpen their public speaking and business planning skills but also built community through support...