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IVC 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. 

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Advaith 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.

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The 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.

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Intelligent.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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Designing a Fulfilling Future: IVC Graphic Design Student Alexis Howard

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.  

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IVC Kinesiology Instructor Praised for Life-Saving Efforts at Football Game

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. 

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IVC Hosts Manufacturing Day for High School Students

Students at booth for Manufacturing Day

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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IVC Ranked No. 3 in EDsmart’s 2024 List of Best Community Colleges in California

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EDsmart.org, a nationally recognized publisher of college resources and rankings, has released the 2024 edition of the Best Community Colleges in California, with Irvine Valley College (IVC) ranked third on the list.

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Irvine Valley College Named 2023 “Great College to Work For” Second Year in a Row

Great Colleges to Work For Honor Roll 2023

For the second year in a row, Irvine Valley College (IVC) has been named one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For® program. The results, distributed in a special insert of The Chronicle of Higher Education and released on GreatCollegesList.com, are based on a survey of 194 colleges and universities.

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