RVCC Student

The Director of Service Learning and Community Outreach was presented with the Community College Spirit Award from the New Jersey Council of County Colleges for her significant contributions above and beyond her day-to-day duties at RVCC.

The Pre-Pharmacy major says it’s refreshing to see so many people taking the time to advance their education while feeling accomplished for now being able to communicate with a wider range of people.

Elizabeth and Kerri worked to solve a real medical-testing problem for LabCorp through RVCC’s Authentic Engineering Experience. They presented prototypes to the Lab Corps Management Team.  

The students installed protective fencing and signing along the NJ coastline and conducted research and outreach to document the effectiveness of these activities at protecting habitat, reducing erosion, and enhancing the development of dunes.

The RVCC Planetarium Director served as scientific advisor for The Solar System, a new children’s Golden Book that brings the Solar System to life for preschoolers.

The Visual Communications major won Best in Show in Graphic Design at the 2018 Juried Art Students Exhibition for his piece titled “Frida from Type Specimens”.

The Business major founded the Dreamers Club because he believes everyone deserves a fair chance at educational success. Mathias is also Executive Vice President of Phi Theta Kappa and helped raised thousands of dollars to support students from different backgrounds.

The Freshman was the leadoff hitter for the softball team. Claudia led the team in runs, hits, stolen bases and batting averages.  The Criminal Justice major and has twice been named to the All-Region Academic Team for her performance in the classroom.

The first year soccer player was a defensive specialist for the Lions . He often played the entire 90 minutes  and was relied upon for his energy and leadership in every game. On the year he scored 1 goal and contributed 2 points. Adrian’s earned All-Region Academic Team Honors with a 3.25 gpa.

Mishelle’s essay, “The Significance of Diversity in Feminist Theory,” and Ann Marie’s essay, “The Rest Condemnation: A Fate of Declining Mental Health,” were among those selected for the NJ Women & Gender Studies Consortium Statewide Essay Contest.

The Associate Professor of English is the author of a new book of poetry, Divining Bones. The poet won critical acclaim and the Thom Gunn Award for Gay Poetry for his earlier book, All the Heat We Could Carry.

The goal of the Veterans Alliance is to provide resources, events, coaching, support and other tools to our veterans, service members and their dependents to be successful at RVCC, as well as in life.

Andrea is ESL Club President, The Record journalist and translator, and an Orgullo Latin Club member.  Her favorite part of forming the ESL Club is providing students with a place where they can feel safe, confident and at home.

Alvariana and Kevin served as co-hosts of Culture Shock, a celebration of fun, food, fashion and talent that combines all of RVCC’s Cultural Clubs into one experience.

Samuel & Viridiana are part of the Sanofi Mentors Program.  The program connects RVCC students with industry professionals who provide extra help navigating college life and transitioning into the professional world.