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.
Read MoreIVC 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.
Read MoreIVC Hosts Manufacturing Day for High School Students
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.
Read MoreIVC Ranked No. 3 in EDsmart’s 2024 List of Best Community Colleges in California
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.
Read MoreIrvine Valley College Named 2023 “Great College to Work For” Second Year in a Row
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.
Read MoreIVC Hosts Blood Drive for National Day of Service and Remembrance
On September 11, the IVC community gathered to honor those who died on that tragic day 22 years ago with a ceremony led by President John Hernandez. In recognition of this National Day of Service and Remembrance, the campus hosted a blood drive to support the UCI Medical Center.
In all, 78 donors provided 52 units of blood, which will impact up to 156 lives. These numbers are more than just statistics; they represent potential lives saved and improved. Thank you to everyone who participated!
Read MoreIVC Student Veterans of America (SVA) Chapter Attends West Coast Regional Conference
The IVC Student Veterans of America (SVA) Chapter attended the SVA West Coast Regional Conference in Sacramento from August 17-19. The trip began with a State Capitol tour, where students visited legislative chambers while learning about the state legislators’ voting processes. The conference focused on utilizing SVA’s national framework to build a sustainable SVA-affiliated veterans club at IVC.
Read MoreConstitution Day: September 17, 2023
Constitution Day, formerly known as Citizenship Day, commemorates the formation and signing of the US Constitution by thirty-nine brave men in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787, and also recognizes all who by birth or naturalization have become citizens of the United States.
The Constitution of the United States of America:
Read MoreJoining the Action of the Video Game Industry
Ten years ago, Pooris Baine was running a small video game retail store he founded with friends in his home country of Iran. At the time, he was taking civil engineering courses at a local university but it was the games in his store he really loved.
He recalled being in awe of the then-revolutionary graphics and player strategy that seemed to activate his senses and make him see, hear, feel, and almost taste the action.
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