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IVC Selected for Youth Service Stimulus Grant Funded by The Allstate Foundation

Irvine Valley College has received a $25,000 grant from The Allstate Foundation in collaboration with the Center for Expanding Leadership & Opportunity (CELO) to  support youth-led, youth-driven community service among students. This grant is part of The Allstate Foundation’s national efforts to transform how we engage, equip, and  prepare youth to participate in community service.   

From Career to Classroom and Back: Julie Salerno's IVC Odyssey

It's said that the best teachers are lifelong learners, and IVC alumna Julie Salerno is one learner-teacher who takes that ideal to heart.   

With more than 20 years of experience as an instructional aide at Irvine’s Woodbury Elementary, Salerno found herself at a crossroads when she noticed the changing landscape of math education. Feeling a bit outpaced and eager to better support the elementary students she worked with, she took a courageous step — she went back to school, enrolling at IVC.  

From the Desk of The President

The Significance of Commencement: Celebrating Achievements and Embracing New Beginnings

As spring blossoms into its full glory, colleges and universities across the nation gear up for one of the most significant events of the academic calendar – commencement. This annual tradition marks the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance for students embarking on the next chapter of their lives. But beyond the pomp and circumstance lies a deeper significance that resonates with both graduates and with the IVC community.

Beyond Books: IVC's Industry Fusion Sparks Careers and Ignites Innovation

In the realm of higher education – where lectures and textbooks often dominate – Irvine Valley College Business Sciences Professor John Russo is on a mission to break the mold. His manifesto? To propel students out of the confines of traditional learning and into a realm of hands-on experience, networking, and industry immersion.