蘑菇传媒

2025

• 蘑菇传媒 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 蘑菇传媒鈥檚 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� 蘑菇传媒 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� 蘑菇传媒 (蘑菇传媒) 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� 蘑菇传媒鈥檚 Umoja Program was recognized with two major statewide honors at the 2025 UMOJA Annual Conference in San Jose. 蘑菇传媒 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, 蘑菇传媒 was honored for having the Most STEM Graduates of any Umoja program in the state.
• 鈥� The recognition celebrates 蘑菇传媒鈥檚 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� 蘑菇传媒 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 蘑菇传媒 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 蘑菇传媒鈥檚 enrollment of Pell Grant recipients and students from underrepresented backgrounds, as well as graduate earnings eight years after entry.
• 蘑菇传媒 Recognized with NSNA Stellar School Chapter Award 鈥� This honor acknowledges 蘑菇传媒鈥檚 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� 蘑菇传媒 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 蘑菇传媒鈥檚 continued commitment to promoting healthy trees and engaging the campus community in sustainability efforts.
• 鈥� 蘑菇传媒鈥檚 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 蘑菇传媒 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 蘑菇传媒 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� 蘑菇传媒 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� 蘑菇传媒 was named among the Top 100 institutions in the nation for Hispanic students by . 蘑菇传媒 ranked 10^th for degrees granted to Hispanics and 10^th in total enrollment among two-year colleges.
• 2021 CCPRO Gold Award 鈥� 蘑菇传媒 Redesigned Website 鈥� The redesigned 蘑菇传媒 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� 蘑菇传媒 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 Community Colleges for Hispanics 鈥� Hispanic Outlook ranked 蘑菇传媒 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 蘑菇传媒 Beautification Award 鈥� 蘑菇传媒 City Mayor Rusty Bailey presented 蘑菇传媒D Board President Mary Figueroa with the 2020 City of 蘑菇传媒 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� 蘑菇传媒 ranked among the 50 Best Community 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� 蘑菇传媒 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 蘑菇传媒 Facilities Master Plan 鈥� 蘑菇传媒鈥檚 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.