Arts Village Opens for Classes
At the start of the Spring '24 semester, Irvine Valley College (IVC) opened its Arts Village for classes. The complex spanning 62,471 gross square feet consolidates the School of the Arts into three main structures: Music/Dance, Visual Arts, and Fine Arts/Gallery. The new complex is located southwest of IVC’s Performing Arts Center and adjacent to the new Parking Lot 6. A noteworthy feature of the Arts Village is its architectural design, with all buildings achieving LEED Gold equivalency.
Read MoreFrom Literature to Ledgers, A Journey of Transformation
Starting college as an older student can be intimidating, to say the least. Many older students feel they've missed their chance, or that it's too late to change. But Julie Sandoval, a determined and ambitious 28-year-old, shattered these stereotypes when she embarked on her journey at Irvine Valley College (IVC).
Read MoreIVC Model United Nations Rings in Holiday Season with Clean Sweep of Awards
The Irvine Valley College Model United Nations (MUN) program attended two conferences this semester and won awards in each competition category for a total of 11 awards. Prior to attending the conferences, IVC MUN students developed position papers on key issues such as the role of information technology in the illicit arms trade, supporting the worlds aquaculture, the impact of bullying and discrimination on youth, and addressing warming permafrost, amongst others. At the conference, students simulated the workings of the actual U.N.
Read More12th Annual IVC/Saddleback Student Research Symposium
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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