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In July, members of the IVC Chorale joined choirs from across the U.S. when they traveled to France to participate in the Paris Choral Festival, commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day and the Liberation of France. The group visited Normandy, including Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery, where they performed during a wreath-laying ceremony. They also explored cultural sites like Mont Saint-Michel and the Rouen Cathedral, famously painted by Claude Monet.  

The IVC Library building is closed for renovations during the fall semester. During the closure, you can access library services in their temporary location, A 311. 

Irvine Valley College’s women’s volleyball team has been named a recipient of the 2024 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award, sponsored by INTENT.  A record number of volleyball programs have earned the award this year.

Five Irvine Valley College (IVC) students showcased their research prowess at the 11th Annual California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) Summer Research Symposium held on August 8 at the Titan Student Union Pavilions at CSUF.

Meet Seira Homma, a distinguished graduate of Irvine Valley College whose academic journey was defined by her outstanding leadership and commitment to mental health advocacy. As an IVC Student Ambassador and President of the Active Minds Club, Seira demonstrated exemplary dedication to raising awareness and supporting mental health initiatives.

Mike Applegate was a pioneer in the accounting software arena back in the 1980's – and now he's paying it forward for Irvine Valley College (IVC) students. 

Applegate launched TimeValue Software in 1984, a time when the software industry was in its infancy.  Emerging as the industry leader in amortization software, the company’s first and flagship product – TValue – is now used by most of the top 100 accounting firms in the U.S.

Woraporn Sae-Hia is an enterprising international student at IVC, who is charting her path toward a future in business. Hailing from Thailand, Woraporn's journey towards academic and professional excellence began at Darunsikkhalai, where she specialized in Engineering Science. With a steadfast focus on her academic pursuits, Woraporn has set her sights on UC Irvine for her four-year institution plans. Her ambition to become an entrepreneur drives her forward, fueled by a desire to innovate and create positive change in the business world.

Madiha Pashtoon is a driven and accomplished student, who majored in Political Science at IVC, with a profound motivation rooted in her father's career as a diplomat. A graduate of University High School in Irvine, Madiha aspires to attend either the University of California, Irvine, or the University of California, Los Angeles, to further her education in pursuit of a career in international relations and law, with a focus on advocating for global minorities.

Luis Barbosa, a dedicated graduate of IVC, is pursuing his passion for Speech Language Pathology. After graduating from Segerstrom High School, Luis's journey toward becoming a Speech Language Pathologist has been marked by determination and excellence.