12th Annual IVC/Saddleback Student Research Symposium
November 14, 2023

The IVC and Saddleback Honors Programs held their 12th Annual IVC/Saddleback Student Research Symposium on November 3. Students from both colleges convened at IVC to share 59 oral and poster presentations of their research on topics including inequitable access to public transportation among community college students, AI-driven prediction for early detection of diabetes, and college students’ use of disposable vapes.
Read MoreVeterans Services Center Unveils "Sound Off": Stories of Veterans and Military Dependents at IVC
November 14, 2023

The Veterans Services Center officially unveiled the "Sound Off" comic book during the Veterans Day event on November 9. Sound Off is a photo-story blog and comic book of veteran and military-connected students sharing stories from their life experiences. Faculty Tutor Max Evans served as editor for the project, and former IVC professor Nathan Cayanan created the comic book illustrations and served as artistic lead.
Read MoreIVC Speech Wins 27 Awards Across Four Forensics Tournaments
October 31, 2023

IVC Speech kicked off their competitive season by earning 27 awards across four forensics tournaments.
The team made its return to competition at the PSCFA Warm Up Invitational on September 30th and October 1st. Seventeen colleges and universities participated in the two-day event hosted by El Camino College.
Read MoreAdvaith Thampi Irvine Valley College Alum Named a 2023 California Community Colleges Distinguished Alumni
October 30, 2023

On October 27, the Community College League of California (League) announced its selection of three outstanding California Community Colleges (CCC) alumni for the Distinguished Alumni Award during its Annual Convention. Among the recipients, Advaith Thampi, a graduate of Irvine Valley College (IVC), has been nominated by his peers and mentors to receive this prestigious recognition.
Read MoreThe Aspen Institute Names Irvine Valley College One of 150 U.S. Community Colleges Eligible for the 2025 Aspen Prize
October 30, 2023

The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program has named Irvine Valley College as one of the 150 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation's signature recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges.
Read MoreIntelligent.com Ranks Irvine Valley College Among Best in U.S.
October 27, 2023

Intelligent.com has included Irvine Valley College (IVC) in the Best Community Colleges in California. IVC ranks #3 out of the Top 50 Community Colleges, scoring 98.04.
Read MoreDesigning a Fulfilling Future: IVC Graphic Design Student Alexis Howard
October 26, 2023

When Alexis Howard first entered the Irvine Valley College graphic design program last year, she had no idea that within just a few months she’d be working with her first professional client: the sportswear company Slunks, which recruited her for a major design launch.
For Alexis, it was a hard-fought victory on an educational journey marked by self-discovery and transformation, perseverance, a passion for creativity, and a commitment to personal growth.
Read MoreIVC Kinesiology Instructor Praised for Life-Saving Efforts at Football Game
October 12, 2023

IVC Kinesiology Instructor Logan Post, who is also an athletic trainer at Beckman High School, along with two of his students are being celebrated for their quick, life-saving actions at a recent varsity football game. When a coach collapsed on the sidelines at the game, Post sprang into action along with help from students Frederick Kweon and Owen Kelso.
Read MoreIVC Hosts Manufacturing Day for High School Students
October 09, 2023

IVC welcomed over 150 students from the Tustin and Irvine Unified School Districts to the Advanced Technology & Education Park (ATEP) on October 6 for Manufacturing Day. This event provides students with a valuable opportunity to gain insights into various aspects of manufacturing, broadening their perspectives on the diverse career pathways within this industry.
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