Irvine Valley College Sets New Standard for Community College Transfer Success
Irvine Valley College (IVC) is demonstrating a remarkable success story in community college transfer rates, countering the troubling national trend highlighted in a recent article by Sara Weissman of Inside Higher Education.
From the Desk of The President
Post Accreditation Visit
Last week’s accreditation site visit was the culmination of IVC’s year-round efforts of continuous reflection and improvement to ensure we are providing the best learning environment and achieving our college mission. Our work in preparation for the visit began well over a year ago as we developed our Institutional Self Evaluation Report (ISER) to demonstrate how we are meeting accreditation standards and complying with eligibility requirements in alignment with commission policies and U.S. Department of Education regulations.
Diego Victoria Named to All-USA Academic Team
Associated Students of IVC (ASIVC) President Diego Victoria is one of 20 college students named to the prestigious 2024 All-USA Academic Team. He will receive a $5,000 scholarship.
Diego, who was selected from more than 2,000 students, was recognized for his academic achievements, campus and community engagement, as well as overall leadership. He will be honored at the Phi Theta Kappa Conference on April 8.
The Phone Call That Changed Everything: Kim Virrueta’s Unconventional Path Toward a Promising Career
Irvine Valley College (IVC) alumna Kim Virrueta's story is not a conventional one. Three weeks after receiving her high school diploma in 1992, she found out she was pregnant at age 17. Determined to build a life for her growing family, Kim embarked on a path that would begin with enrolling at IVC and then weave through time and opportunity to land her the career she feels she was always meant for.
From Geography Club to Global Impact: Dylan Thomas' IVC Legacy
Born and raised in Orange County, Dylan Thomas has always been passionate about the spectacular hiking, biking and fishing the county has to offer. When it came time to enroll in college, it was this passion for the land that served as Thomas’ motivation. "To preserve this,” he thought, “we have to be cognizant of future generations."
Irvine Valley College Attains All-Steinway School Designation
Irvine Valley College is proud to announce its prestigious recognition as an All-Steinway School, marking a significant achievement in music education.
The All-Steinway School distinction signifies IVC's unwavering dedication to musical excellence, exclusively utilizing Steinway & Sons pianos in teaching, practice, and performance spaces. This milestone reinforces IVC's position as a premier institution for music education in Southern California.
Arts Village
Introducing the Arts Village at Irvine Valley College, comprising three central buildings: Music and Dance, Visual Arts, and Fine Arts and Gallery.