大象视频 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 RCC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� RCC 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� 大象视频 (RCC) was officially designated a Black-Serving Institution
(BSI) by the California Community 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� RCC鈥檚 Umoja Program was recognized with two major statewide honors at the 2025 UMOJA
Annual Conference in San Jose. RCC 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, RCC was honored for having the Most STEM Graduates of any Umoja
program in the state.
鈥� The recognition celebrates RCC鈥檚 2025 California Community 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� RCC 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 RCC 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 RCC鈥檚 enrollment of Pell Grant
recipients and students from underrepresented backgrounds, as well as graduate earnings
eight years after entry.
大象视频 Recognized with NSNA Stellar School Chapter Award 鈥� This honor acknowledges RCC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� RCC 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 RCC鈥檚 continued commitment to promoting healthy
trees and engaging the campus community in sustainability efforts.
鈥� RCC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 RCC 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 Community 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 Community College 鈥� RCC was voted Best Community 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� 大象视频 was named among the Top 100 institutions in the nation for
Hispanic students by . RCC ranked 10th for degrees granted to Hispanics and 10th in total enrollment among two-year colleges.
2021 CCPRO Gold Award 鈥� RCC Redesigned Website 鈥� The redesigned RCC website earned a Gold Award (top honors) from the Community
College Public Relations Organization.
Top 25 Community Colleges for Hispanics 鈥� Hispanic Outlook (February 2021) 鈥� RCC ranked 4th in the nation for associate degrees awarded and 11th in enrollment for Hispanic students according to Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education
Magazine.
2020
Top 25 Community Colleges for Hispanics 鈥� Hispanic Outlook ranked RCC among the top 25 community colleges for Hispanics:
13th in the nation and 6th in the state for degrees awarded, and 12th in the nation and 7th in the state for enrollment.
2020 Riverside Beautification Award 鈥� Riverside City Mayor Rusty Bailey presented RCCD 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 Community Colleges 鈥� College Consensus 鈥� RCC ranked among the 50 Best Community Colleges in the nation according to , which aggregates publisher rankings and student reviews.
4th in Nation for Associate Degrees Awarded to Hispanic Students 鈥� Hispanic Outlook 鈥� RCC ranked 4th 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 RCC Facilities Master Plan 鈥� 大象视频鈥檚 2018 Facilities Master Plan received the Master Planning
Award of Excellence from the Community College Facility Coalition, marking the first
time the College earned this distinction.
