Dean of Liberal Arts Brooke Bui Named 2025 Manager of the Year
Brooke Bui
Dean of Liberal Arts
IVC is proud to celebrate Dr. Brooke Bui, Dean of Liberal Arts, who has been named Irvine Valley College’s (IVC) 2025 Manager of the Year—an honor that recognizes her exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment to equity, and profound impact on the IVC community.
Read MoreProgram Specialist Larisa Korepanova Named 2025 Classified Employee of the Year
Larisa Korepanova
Program Specialist
School of Languages and Learning Resources
New Real Estate Coursework Brings Real World Insights to the Classroom
“It’s to everyone’s benefit to learn about real estate,” says Rick Boone, a professor and chair of the Real Estate program at Irvine Valley College (IVC). “Regardless if we are renters or homeowners, we all have to live somewhere – so it’s essential to learn about the legalities and nuances of the real estate industry.”
Read MoreIVC Celebrates 2025 Teachers of the Year
Full-Time Teacher of the Year:
Thomas Cullen
Instructor, Chemistry
School of Physical Sciences and Technologies
Irvine Valley College proudly honors Professor Thomas Cullen as the 2025 Outstanding Full-Time Teacher of the Year for his dynamic contributions to teaching, student engagement, and science education both on campus and in the community.
Acclaimed Musician Lands a Dream Job at IVC
Grammy-nominated saxophonist Anibal Seminario has big plans for Irvine Valley College’s (IVC) jazz program.
Read MoreIVC's Research and Planning Analyst Kevin Hsu Receives Rising Star Award
IVC Research and Planning Analyst Kevin Hsu has been named a 2025 RP Group Rising Star Award recipient, honoring his early-career leadership in institutional research, planning, and effectiveness (IRPE).
Read MoreFrom ‘Cast Member’ to College Grad – Charting Her Course with Grit and Purpose
It was Katelyn Klee’s connection to Irvine Valley College — and a lucky break at an IVC job fair — that helped her land a job as a “Skipper” for Disneyland’s Jungle Cruise.
Read MoreIVC Speech Wins Back-to-Back 1st Place Team Sweepstakes Awards Following South Korea Competition
After winning 161 awards over 21 days of competition this season, the IVC Speech Team tested their talents by competing at the 35th Annual International Forensics Association (IFA) Speech and Debate Championships. IFA is an affiliate of the National Communication Association and promotes the diversity of speech and debate competition in nations around the world by hosting an annual tournament in alternating countries. For 2025, Incheon South Korea was voted to be the location of the prestigious tournament.
Read MoreIVC Circle K International Brings Home Awards
IVC's Circle K International Club attended the annual California-Nevada-Hawaii District Convention February 28 – March 2 in Ontario, California. Circle K members from colleges across the district gathered for educational workshops, leadership training, regional elections, service projects, and to celebrate the past year’s accomplishments.
The IVC Circle K International Club brought home the following awards:
• 3rd Place Outstanding Club Media: Kristy Nguyen
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