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IVC Student Thrives by Doing What He Loves

Poorya “Pooris” Baine is firmly focused on taking a lifelong passion and transforming it into his life’s work.  

But his hasn’t been a straightforward or easy path. 

He grew up in Northern Iran, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and eventually ran his own video game company – testing and selling games and related accessories while capitalizing on his love for game development and design. 

“I started playing video games during the Atari era when I was just seven years old, it’s been a passion ever since,” he says.

From the Desk of The President

Welcome to Fall Semester! 

As we embark on another exciting academic year, I want to extend a warm welcome to each of you. Your diligence, passion, and commitment to our students and to each other are what make our college a truly special place. 

I am thrilled to see our vibrant campus come alive with the energy and enthusiasm that distinguishes our community. Our enrollments have reached a record in the history of our college. As of September 3, our unduplicated headcount has reached 15,793 students! 

IVC Ranked #1 Community College in California by WalletHub

Personal finance company WalletHub recently published a list of the best community colleges in 2024, ranking IVC as the #1 community college in California and #6 nationwide. WalletHub compared over 650 community colleges across the United States, evaluating 18 key cost and quality indicators. Their rankings were based on where students can receive the best education at the lowest price. The news has garnered local media attention, further publicizing this honorable recognition for IVC.