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Victor Valley College is turning campus into a creative hub this Friday with the launch of the FAME Festival—a full-day celebration of fine arts, animation, music, film, and digital media. Hosted by VVC’s School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, the festival brings together internationally recognized professionals from across the creative industries for panels, workshops, live performances, and hands-on experiences designed to showcase real-world career pathways in the arts.ASB Fine Arts Senator Harmony Thompson, the student coordinator for the festival, shares why this event is a game-changer for students with a passion for creative expression. The lineup also features Grammy-winning, multi‑platinum producer Damon Sharpe, along with Euro Zambrano—drummer for legends Stevie Wonder and Chaka Khan. Plus, we’re also previewing another major campus event: the High Desert Job Fair, taking place May 13 at VVC, featuring nearly 100 employers and special guest 99.1 KGGI’s Evelyn Erives.

Students are back from Spring Break—and VVC is gearing up for a HUGE weekend! 🚗💨This Saturday, April 25, it’s the Thrive to Drive Ram Rush at RAMS Stadium, where one lucky student will drive away in a brand‑new Ram Truck, sponsored by Victorville Motors! Over 100 prizes are up for grabs (That's $10,000 in prizes—including PlayStations, Nintendo Switches, electric scooters, and more—starting at 10 AM!)Plus, Black Student Success Week is happening now at VVC 🖤✨ Hear from Umoja Program Manager Hakeem Croom and VVC Student Elijah Davis about this week's themed events! Learn about the upcoming Umoja Met Gala, what success means for Black students, and a FREE Umoja Talent Show Tuesday night in the PAC.And in sports—VVC Athletics stays hot with big wins for Baseball and a 1st place win for Men’s Golf 🏆⛳ 🎧 Catch the full episode now and stay connected to what’s happening on campus!

🎶 Spring Concerts Take Over VVCVictor Valley College’s Music Department is kicking off a full slate of FREE spring concerts, starting Thursday, April 9!• Thursday: Guitar Ensemble, Jazz Rock Combo & Studio Jazz Band• Friday: Tubas, Symphonic & Flutes — featuring special guests Sultana High School• Saturday: Orchestra — with musical guests Oak Hills High School• Sunday: Vocals featuring VVC’s Choir Department 🎼 All concerts are free to attend — donations welcome!🎓 Student Spotlight: Amada MunizVVC student Amada Muniz, a Business & Communications major, joins the podcast to talk about turning passion into a profession. Amada shares how storytelling plays a key role in her major and her future goals in entertainment and tourism.Catch her presentation Thursday, April 9, in Building 21, Room 171 at 12:30 PM, hosted at the BLAR Engagement Center.🤝 Community Service in ActionThe Ready Rams Club is giving back with a volunteer food drive this Friday, April 10.🎤 VVC Fine Arts Senator Harmony Thompson talks about the partnership and how students can get involved.📍 Location: Elks Lodge on Hesperia Road, Victorville📲 Follow @VVCReadyRams on Instagram for details.⚾🥎 Rams Athletics UpdateThe Rams softball team delivered a dominant home sweep of Barstow College, winning 17–3 and 14–2. 🏆 Athletes of the Week• Makyla Ortiz (Softball) — hit .714, drove in five RBIs, launched a home run, and struck out 13 batters in the circle• Isaac Jimenez (Baseball) — batted .400, crushed a two‑run home run, and delivered clutch RBIs against Cerro Coso🎧 Listen now to the latest episode of RAMS Report and stay connected to the voices, talent, and stories shaping Victor Valley College.

🎙️ RAMS REPORT 3.31.2026🐏🔥Catch the latest episode of the Rams Report and stay tapped into everything happening at Victor Valley College! Here’s what we’re talking about 👀👇💰 Financial Aid Awareness Day – FAFSA help, scholarships, grants & work study info (April 1, 10 AM–2 PM at the SAC)🛡️ Firearm Safety Training – Earn a CA POST certificate (registration deadline: April 27)🎤 Umoja Talent Auditions – Singers, dancers, actors & comedians wanted (April 1 & 3, Bldg. 30)🎓 APU Same‑Day Admissions – On‑the‑spot decisions (April 28, Bldg. 21)🎨🎶 JUST ADDED: VVC’s first‑ever Art & Music Festival Experience debuting May 1 with industry pros from film, TV & music! 👉 Don’t miss out — stream the newest episode now and stay in the know with your campus news, events, and opportunities. 📲 Stream / Listen now

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Actress, singer, and songwriter Dawnn Lewis is best known to many as Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor from the groundbreaking television series A Different World — a show that didn’t just entertain, but educated, empowered, and inspired a generation of students to see themselves in higher education.Beyond her on-screen presence, Dawnn Lewis also helped shape the show’s identity by co-writing its iconic theme song, earning multiple BMI TV Music Awards for her work Her career spans nearly four decades, with memorable roles on Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper, appearances in films like I’m Gonna Git You Sucka and Dreamgirls, and an extraordinary body of voice work — including Captain Carol Freeman on Star Trek: Lower Decks, and roles on Futurama, The Simpsons, and many more. Some of her roles and songs have won her multiple accolades, including best actress from the NAACP Image Awards as well as awards from ASCAP and BMI.She’s a trailblazer, becoming one of the first honorees to be inducted into the Women’s Songwriter Hall of Fame as well as being a grammy-award winning singer. Dawnn Lewis represents the power of women who lead with creativity, resilience, and purpose — making her voice especially meaningful as we continue our celebration of Women’s History Month here at Victor Valley College.   We now present Dawnn Lewis at Victor Valley College for our RAMS Report special during Womens History Month.The following keynote was recorded in February 2026 at VVC's Black History Month celebration.

🎙️ Rams Report – The Points Are Adding UpIn this episode, we break down how one VVC student could win a brand‑new RAM truck, with details on the Thrive to Drive giveaway and what it takes to qualify.We also head to the PAC as Victor Valley College premieres its spring musical, In the Heights. Lead actor Gabriel De La Paz joins us to talk about the show’s message, community impact, and bringing Washington Heights to life on stage.Plus, we check in on Rams Athletics, including a strong showing from Men’s Golf, a big week for Softball, a walk‑off conference win for Baseball, and a season‑ending playoff run for Women’s Basketball. 

✊🏾 Black History Month at VVCThe college's Outreach Department hosted a special Black History Month event on lower campus featuring Hollywood actress and award‑winning songwriter Dawnn Lewis as the keynote speaker. Lewis shared her journey and the challenges she overcame as a young artist. Lewis recently comes off her groundbreaking role as the first Black woman to lead as a starship captain in the Star Trek franchise. 🎬🚀🎤 We also hear from Rambassadors Ruben Navarro and Chelcea Williams, who talk about the pride and impact of helping bring events like this to the VVC community.🎧 A special Rams Report podcast episode focused entirely on this event is currently in the works—stay tuned!📚 Plus in this episode:• A look ahead to the School of HASS Black History Month event on Feb. 26• Pickleball is coming to VVC this spring through Community Education🏀 And yes—there’s a quick Rams Athletics update to keep you in the loop.Listen now and stay connected to what’s happening at VVC.

🎙️ RAMS Report – This Week at VVC📚 Math Success Center makes it easier to earn an A! Prof. Akram Samweil shares how free tutoring, drop‑in help, workshops, study space, and tech access can support students. 📍Building 21, Rooms 145–146.🎓 Dr. Oscar Cobian is named VVC’s new VP of Student Services. A former first‑gen student, Cobian outlines plans for a stronger first‑stop experience and improved onboarding for new students. ✊🏾 Black History Month at VVC🎶 Feb 24 | 9 AM – VVC Outreach hosts its annual celebration featuring Sir Lay Theo and actress/singer Dawnn Lewis (A Different World).🎬 Feb 26 | 1 PM – HASS hosts a Black Panther screening with food at the HASS Engagement Center (Bldg. 21, Room 176).⛳ Rams Golf makes history! VVC competes in its first NCAA D‑III tournament, finishing 4th of 16, then ties for 2nd at the Eagle Classic. 🏆 Athlete of the Week: Cory Rose. ⚾🥎 Home GamesThursday: Baseball vs Antelope Valley, 2 PMFriday: Softball vs Ventura, doubleheader at noon & 2 PM🔴 Go Rams!

Here’s the latest from The Rams Report:✊🏾 Black History Month at VVCVVC is hosting its annual Black History Month celebration, organized by VVC Outreach. Actress and singer‑songwriter Dawnn Lewis is expected to appear. 🎓 Foundation Scholarship DriveThe VVC Foundation Scholarship Drive is officially underway! Students have until March 15 to submit their applications. ✅Super Saturday Is Coming UpNeed help with enrollment or student services? Super Saturday is right around the corner! VVC will be open Saturday, February 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Admissions & Records, Financial Aid, Counseling, Cashier, and Outreach will all be available in the One Stop, Building 23 to assist students. ✅🏀🤼‍♀️ SportsWomen’s Wrestling is officially underway, and the Lady Rams are making noise early.Women’s Basketball delivered a dominant performance, overwhelming Barstow 86–24 in a statement win that showcased lockdown defense and smooth offensive execution.⭐ Athlete of the WeekThis week’s spotlight belongs to Chloe Navarrete, who competed at the tough Cerritos Wrestling Tournament in the 207‑pound class.   🎧 Stay locked in for campus highlights, student resources, and everything Rams athletics—this is The Rams Report.

In this week’s episode of the VVC Rams Report, we break down the biggest stories shaping campus life, student success, and Rams athletics. Here’s what’s happening across VVC:👨‍👩‍🎓 Student Parent Resource FairVVC is stepping up for student parents with a special resource fair offering support in food, clothing, housing, mental health, and more. Student Services Director Mason Blanche calls today’s student‑parent hustle “Time Poverty” — and this event is designed to lighten the load.🎓 Scholarship Drive Now OpenIt’s scholarship season! ASB President Hailey Reyes encourages all students to apply, prepare references, and take advantage of opportunities to excel in their educational journey.🏅 Rams Athletics Rundown⛳ Men’s Golf:Brady McColm fired a strong 76, placing 11th out of 103 golfers, while Joshua Peirce followed with a solid 79.🏀 Men’s Basketball:A nail‑biter ends in a 71–67 Rams victory over Cerro Coso.🏀 Women’s Basketball:The ladies dominated with an 82–41 blowout.🥎 Softball Takes Over the Diamond:A 1–0 pitcher’s duel win over Grossmont, followed by explosive back‑to‑back victories over Porterville (9–1 and 16–2). Pure 🔥.🌟 Athlete of the Week: Hope MerrillShortstop standout Hope Merrill. Absolute domination.

In this episode of Rams Report, we break down the latest news shaping Victor Valley College—on campus, in the community, and across VVC athletics.First, we take a look at a major upgrade to local transit: the Victor Valley Transit Authority has rolled out 13 brand‑new hydrogen fuel cell buses.Then, we spotlight a powerful homegrown leadership story. VVC alum Dr. Malia Carpenter has been named the new Dean of the School of Business, Law & Academic Resources.Students who are parents will also want to hear about an upcoming on‑campus resource fair on February 5, designed to offer support with essentials such as food, clothing, housing, school funding, and wellness services.In athletics, we recap a strong week for the Rams:Women’s SoftballMen’s Baseball Women’s BasketballMen’s Golf

Victor Valley College packed the Performing Arts Center for a powerful one‑night‑only Michael Jackson tribute, honoring the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recording artist Dorian Holley—MJ’s longtime backup vocalist—delivered an intimate performance filled with stories from life on tour with the King of Pop. Students from UMOJA and the Black Student Union shared emotional reactions from the standing‑room‑only crowd.Plus, we’ve got your Rams Athletics rundown:• Women’s softball gears up for the season opener• Men’s baseball hits the road for a busy weekend• Men’s basketball dominates with a 116‑point showcase• Women’s basketball powers past College of the Desert with a full‑team statement win.Catch the energy, the music, and all the latest from VVC in this week’s Rams Report.