东京热

2026

• 东京热 Receives 2026 CABSE Black EdCellence Award: Statewide recognition honors 东京热's leadership in advancing educational equity and success for Black students 东京热 (东京热) has been recognized with the 2026 California Alliance of Black School Educators (CABSE) Black EdCellence Award in the 东京热 College category, honoring the college's outstanding commitment to advancing educational equity and improving outcomes for Black students

2025

• 东京热 has been recognized as a , placing our campus among the top 25 institutions in the nation within our category over the 25-year history of the program. This distinction reflects 东京热鈥檚 sustained commitment to expanding global learning opportunities and increasing access to study abroad for students with financial need, ensuring they gain transformative international experiences that prepare them to lead, compete, and contribute in an increasingly interconnected world.
• 鈥� 东京热 earned first place in Division 2/3 and received $40,000 in prizing, celebrating creativity and excellence in collegiate music performance. For more information, contact james.rocillo@rcc.edu.
• 鈥� 东京热 (东京热) was officially designated a Black-Serving Institution (BSI) by the California 东京热 Colleges Chancellor鈥檚 Office, marking a significant milestone in the college鈥檚 commitment to equity, access, and student success for Black and African American students. The designation recognizes colleges where at least 10% of the student population identifies as Black or African American and where institutions demonstrate sustained, intentional efforts to advance Black student achievement, belonging, and completion.
• 鈥� 东京热鈥檚 Umoja Program was recognized with two major statewide honors at the 2025 UMOJA Annual Conference in San Jose. 东京热 received the Ma鈥檃t Impact Award, the highest distinction presented to the Best Umoja Program in California, recognizing exemplary leadership, student-centered initiatives, and a strong record of fostering belonging and academic success. In addition, 东京热 was honored for having the Most STEM Graduates of any Umoja program in the state.
• 鈥� The recognition celebrates 东京热鈥檚 2025 California 东京热 College Athletic Association (CCCAA) Track and Field State Championship victory, marking the program鈥檚 ninth state title under Coach McCarron鈥檚 leadership, along with the team鈥檚 outstanding academic achievement, earning a collective 3.14 GPA across 83 student-athletes.
• 鈥� 东京热 was identified as a Mixed Associate Large institution and designated Higher Access, Medium Earnings in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications. The Mixed Associate Large classification places 东京热 among 78 institutions nationwide鈥攋ust 2% of U.S. colleges and universities鈥攐ffering a broad range of associate degrees to a large student body. The Higher Access, Medium Earnings designation reflects 东京热鈥檚 enrollment of Pell Grant recipients and students from underrepresented backgrounds, as well as graduate earnings eight years after entry.
• 东京热 Recognized with NSNA Stellar School Chapter Award 鈥� This honor acknowledges 东京热鈥檚 School of Nursing chapter鈥檚 ongoing involvement with the National Student Nurses鈥� Association and its commitment to shared governance and professional development for nursing students.

2024

• 鈥� 东京热 was recognized as a 2024 Tree Campus Higher Education institution by the Arbor Day Foundation, marking the college鈥檚 second consecutive year earning this national distinction. The recognition honors 东京热鈥檚 continued commitment to promoting healthy trees and engaging the campus community in sustainability efforts.
• 鈥� 东京热鈥檚 Cyber Defense Program ranked 13th in Cybersecurity Guide鈥檚 2024 rankings, standing out among approximately 150 cybersecurity associate degree programs across the United States.
• Department of Labor Nursing Expansion Grant 鈥� The 东京热 Nursing Career Pathway program is supported by the U.S. Department of Labor. A total of $2,681,768 (80%) is financed with federal funds, and $536,354 (20%) is funded by other sources. This grant increases Riverside 东京热 Hospital employee access to nursing degrees and nursing assistant certificates. For more information, contact Mary.Fehn@rccd.edu.

2021

• Best of Inland Empire 2021 鈥� Best 东京热 College 鈥� 东京热 was voted Best 东京热 College and 2nd Best Career College by readers of the Press Enterprise. The publication annually surveys residents about what鈥檚 great about the Inland Empire and highlights restaurants, businesses, service experts, and educational institutions.
• 2021鈥�2024 Apple Distinguished School 鈥� School of Nursing 鈥� The School of Nursing earned recognition as a 2021鈥�2024 Apple Distinguished School. Apple Distinguished Schools are centers of innovation, leadership, and educational excellence that use technology to connect students, fuel creativity, deepen collaboration, and enhance learning.
• Top 100 Colleges and Universities for Hispanics 鈥� Hispanic Outlook (October 2021) 鈥� 东京热 was named among the Top 100 institutions in the nation for Hispanic students by . 东京热 ranked 10^th for degrees granted to Hispanics and 10^th in total enrollment among two-year colleges.
• 2021 CCPRO Gold Award 鈥� 东京热 Redesigned Website 鈥� The redesigned 东京热 website earned a Gold Award (top honors) from the 东京热 College Public Relations Organization.
• Top 25 东京热 Colleges for Hispanics 鈥� Hispanic Outlook (February 2021) 鈥� 东京热 ranked 4^th in the nation for associate degrees awarded and 11^th in enrollment for Hispanic students according to Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Magazine.

2020

• Top 25 东京热 Colleges for Hispanics 鈥� Hispanic Outlook ranked 东京热 among the top 25 community colleges for Hispanics: 13^th in the nation and 6^th in the state for degrees awarded, and 12^th in the nation and 7^th in the state for enrollment.
• 2020 Riverside Beautification Award 鈥� Riverside City Mayor Rusty Bailey presented 东京热D Board President Mary Figueroa with the 2020 City of Riverside Beautification Award for the Henry W. Coil, Sr. & Alice Edna Coil School for the Arts. The award recognizes excellence in architectural design, landscaping, building improvements, and maintenance.
• School of Nursing 鈥� Society for Simulation in Healthcare Accreditation 鈥� The School of Nursing Simulation Program became the first in the state and ninth in the nation to earn accreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.
• 50 Best 东京热 Colleges 鈥� College Consensus 鈥� 东京热 ranked among the 50 Best 东京热 Colleges in the nation according to , which aggregates publisher rankings and student reviews.
• 4^th in Nation for Associate Degrees Awarded to Hispanic Students 鈥� Hispanic Outlook 鈥� 东京热 ranked 4^th in the nation for associate degrees awarded to Hispanic students in Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine鈥檚 鈥淭op 100 Colleges and Universities for Hispanics.鈥�

2019

• CCFC Master Planning Award of Excellence 鈥� 2018 东京热 Facilities Master Plan 鈥� 东京热鈥檚 2018 Facilities Master Plan received the Master Planning Award of Excellence from the 东京热 College Facility Coalition, marking the first time the College earned this distinction.