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Scholarships were awarded to each student in the top three teams at the annual competition, held virtually March 4.
No children were on the bus at the time of the crash.
The hope is that students will identify with alumni in the Coachella Valley.
The portion of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been rising. Here's how it’s changed in Riverside County.
Alyssa Silva's podcast "Educated" provides "a safe space for students to chat about things happening in their lives."
The approval was announced Tuesday as a result of the district's safety plan and Riverside County's falling coronavirus case rate.
Coachella Valley high school seniors of Mexican-American heritage can apply.
College officials have released a three-question survey in an attempt to learn what qualities residents want to see in a top administrator.
Prospective students have another six days to sign up for several classes now underway at College of the Desert.
Jeff Baker will lead the College while a search for a permanent replacement is made.
The online program, offered with the instruction of faculty in hospitality and business management, will run from May 3-Oct. 29.
Dr. Joel Kinnamon is set to depart on March 31.
District students have been learning remotely since the start of fall semester due to the pandemic, but staff have been on campuses.
Funds are from the Desert Healthcare District.
The plEDGE to Complete program offers free enrollment, academic counseling, educational planning sessions and support services.
The honoree, Allison Cyr, is a third-grade multi-subject teacher at Johnson Elementary School in the Desert Sands Unified School District.
Officials announced Tuesday that at least 95 percent of all sections will be completely online through the spring semester.
The family of Adrian Munoz informed his employer of his death on Tuesday, according to Superintendent Maria Gandera.
The University Legacy Scholarship offers up to $7,000 per year for outstanding graduating high school seniors in the Coachella Valley.
CSUSB Palm Desert Campus nursing faculty member Diane Vines was honored by the American Psychiatric Nurses Association for her poster.
The National Coalition of Certification Centers recognized the dedication of the Automotive Technology Program at the College.
The "Blue Ribbon" status is bestowed on schools based on their overall academic achievement or success in closing achievement gaps.
The federal dollars will pay for programs intended to help disabled, low-income and first-generation college students and veterans.
The money is designed to be used to order additional laptops and mobile hotspot devices to support distance learning for all students.
The online program is offered with the instruction of faculty in hospitality and business management.
A virtual format is expected to continue through December at all California State University campuses.
The Palm Desert-based community college announced last week that the school had been hit by a malware attack. Online classes began Monday.
The malware has disrupted the college's online services, but fall semester classes will begin virtually on Monday, officials said.
The three schools are the first Riverside County schools approved to reopen grades TK-6.
Several schools across the Inland Empire have reported glitches.
The CSUSB Department of Marketing recently welcomed Sean Kim as an assistant professor for the hospitality management program.
“Members of the Class of 2020 worked hard to finish their degrees as the world around them grew more uncertain."
At their August 14 meeting, the College of the Desert Board of Trustees voted unanimously to extend Superintendent’s employment contract.
In addition, everyone who visits a county or state-run testing location will receive a mask.
College of the Desert has been named one of “The 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America” by Condé Nast Traveler!
To see the list of open classes available, see the College of the Desert Open Class List and register for courses today!
Former service members who gave up high school to serve their country during WWII, the Korean and/or Vietnam wars can apply.