Tuesday , March 19 2024

Education

Local colleges to hold orientation day

Moreno Valley College, Norco College and Riverside City College are scheduled to host their annual Welcome Day Aug. 24. Each event will be held on the school’s respective campus, and new and incoming students and their families are encouraged to attend, according to a statement. Welcome Day helps students get …

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Cal Poly lands $1 million grant

Cal Poly Pomona’s College of Science has received a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation, money it will use to help disadvantaged students who want to purse a science education. The grant is part of a program called SPIRES – Scholars Program in Research, Education and Science – …

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Cal Poly hospitality program recognized

Cal Poly Pomona’s hospitality program has been ranked among the best programs of its kind in the world by CEO World Magazine. The Collins College of Hospitality Management ranked 19, up from 32 last year, according to a statement released by the university. CEO World based their ranking on quality …

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Foundation receives BofA grant

The Riverside Community College District Foundation has received a $25,000 grant from Bank of America that it will use to help individuals and families secure financial stability. The grant will help veterans, foster youth and disabled individuals interested in pursuing a career in one or more of the STEM fields: …

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Cal State SB online MPA program earns recognition

Cal State San Bernardino’s online Master’s of Public Administration program has been ranked one of the best values among programs of its kind in the United States. The program, which offers online and hybrid degrees, was ranked 20th in the country for 2019 by www.valuecolleges.com, which ranks colleges and universities …

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Foundation will enhance Cal Poly’s fundraising

Cal Poly Pomona has established the Cal Poly Philanthropic Foundation, a nonprofit that will expand the school’s fundraising. The foundation, which is part of the university’s strategic plan, will be able to accept gifts and grants that will help pay for scholarships, facilities, academic priorities and strategic programs, according to …

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