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Dr. George Thomas Obituary
Frye Chapel & Mortuary of Blythe Dr. George Thomas(January 26, 1940 - November 2, 2025) It is with a heavy heart and eternal sadness that our beloved Dr. George Walter Thomas, 85, of Blythe, California, went to his eternal home on Sunday, November 2, 2025. He was born January 26, 1940, in Jacks...
PRESS RELEASE - Important Update on...
Palo Verde College, On September 10, the Department of Education announced plans to reenvision all Minority Serving Institution (MSI) and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) programs and funding. This will impact several current Palo Verde College programs. We and other institutions are working to...
From Incarceration to College Graduation:...
In the heart of the California desert, a small college is making big waves in the world of higher education and second chances. Palo Verde College (PVC), long recognized for its service to incarcerated students, has been awarded the largest Rising Scholars Network grant in the state, receiving ov...
5 out of 5 stars for Palo Verde College...
Palo Verde College’s Child Development Center (CDC) has achieved the highest possible rating in the latest assessment by Quality Start Riverside County, the regional branch of California’s Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). This prestigious 5-star designation reflects the center’s ongo...
PVC star Brookelynn Thomas chooses LaSierra:...
Palo Verde College (PVC) 2024-2025 freshman standout Brookelynn Thomas will continue to build on academic and on-court success this upcoming season, as the Pirates’ star accepted a basketball scholarship on May 16 to play for LaSierra University in 2025-2026.The 5’9” PVC guard/forward freshman –...
Class of 2025 Shines at Palo Verde College...
Last week, hundreds of families, friends, and community members came together to celebrate the 77th Commencement of Palo Verde College Pirates, honoring the achievements of the Class of 2025 with ceremonies at both the Blythe main campus on Saturday, May 31, and the Needles Educational Center on...
Celebrating Palo Verde College's Achievement:...
We are thrilled to announce that Palo Verde College has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Dr. John W. Rice Award for Student Success! This honor recognizes our unwavering commitment to student success, diversity, and equity. On Monday, Dr. Bruce Moses proudly accepted the award on behalf of the s...